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You Should Go: Subjectified Screening in Brooklyn

Subjectified is a documentary that gives women a space to speak openly and honestly about sex, and if you’re free this Wednesday you should go see it.

Vanessa December 4, 2012 3 Comments
Movie Reviews

Going Down (South): Home Is Where The (Queer) Heart Is

What can we stand to learn from a self-described ‘misfit’ living in rural Louisiana in the 1950s?

fonseca December 4, 2012 20 Comments
Music

Artist Spotlight: Gemma Hayes

An Irish singer-songwriter whose golden voice is going to win your heart.

Elaine December 4, 2012 3 Comments
Community

Straddler On The Street: Allison

Welcome to our second round of Straddler on the Street! Today we’re talking to Allison about Utah, the environment, and lesbian utopia.

Vanessa December 3, 2012 36 Comments
Queer Fashion

Style Thief: How to Dress Like Kiyomi McCloskey From Hunter Valentine

This week we’re stealing a lot of black, a lot of leather and a lot of swagger. I’m going to teach you how to dress like Hunter Valentine’s Kiyomi McCloskey.

Lizz December 3, 2012 42 Comments
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New Autostraddle Merch Is Here! “Straddle This” Boxer-Briefs, “You Do You” T-Shirts & More!

We made things for you! Let’s have a look at all the new stuff for the 2012 Holiday season, as well as a special sneak peek at something we think you will really enjoy. It involves your feelings.

Alex December 3, 2012 54 Comments
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Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2013: Christina is Miss December

Do you have tickets to the gun show? Let’s wrap up this year in a neat little bow with December’s calendar girl, Christina!

Robin December 3, 2012 21 Comments
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You Need Help: After Sexual Assault

“How do I deal with an assault that wasn’t rape? How can I keep from feeling like my assault is being minimized?”

Kate December 3, 2012 31 Comments
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Holigay Gift Guide 2012: History Buffs, Campaign Nerds and Political Junkies, Oh My

Not everyone’s sick of politics just because the election’s over. Here’s what to get those people who aren’t to hold them over until 2014.

Rose December 3, 2012 20 Comments
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Ode to My Pantry: Kale

There’s a 99% chance you’re already well versed in kale, but I will recruit the rest into Camp Kale with some shitty haikus.

Kristen December 3, 2012 21 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Behind-The-Scenes Of Season Two

A peek behind the curtain of the magical queer webseries Unicorn Plan-It!

Riese December 2, 2012 4 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee Episode 408 Recap: Thanksgiving Is A Place For Friends And Turkey Lurkeys

This week on Glee, the cool kids came back and sang songs and everybody got ready to embarrass themselves at sectionals and Carrie Bradshaw had a kiki!

Riese December 2, 2012 60 Comments
Sex Toys

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday’s Ultimate Sex Toys Shopping Guide

A thorough and delightful sexy holigay shopping guide from our resident sexperts! Applies year-round.

Ryan Yates December 2, 2012 39 Comments
Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Studs for Studs

Shiny spiky details and statements, and how to make your own spiked hardware statement necklace. Let’s get our hands dirty!

Gabrielle Korn December 2, 2012 28 Comments
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Sunday Funday Loves Being Queer, Here, Etc.

What a Presidential cat, indeed.

Carmen December 2, 2012 9 Comments
Christmas Pets & Animals Shopping

Holigay 2012 Gift Guide: Animals and The People Who Love Them

It’s gifts for your pet, gifts for your friends’ pets, gifts for your friends who love pets and even a gift for your imaginary future girlfriend (who will have a pet)!

Carmen December 1, 2012 39 Comments
Geekery

Queer Your Tech With Fun: Backing Up Your Ish, Part 1

Part one of backing it up: discussing what it is, why we need to do it, what the different kinds of back ups are, etc.

Lana Turing December 1, 2012 12 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Think Outer Space Is Still Sexy

In which we discuss whiskey, the galaxy and vagina statues. Happy weekend!

carrie November 30, 2012 14 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide: “Things I Read That I Love” Edition

Books and magazine/journal subscriptions for people with a special affection for longform journalism!

Riese November 30, 2012 14 Comments
Breakups

Study Says Journaling Your Breakup Won’t Make It Hurt Less, Causes Dismay

But where will I put my feelings?!

Gabrielle Korn November 30, 2012 25 Comments
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