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NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Just Can’t Wait Six Months

This week on NSFW Sunday: orgasms, casual sex, euphemisms, and dominatrixes.

Ryan Yates September 9, 2012 22 Comments
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Autostraddle Raises $116,645 In 45 Days, What A Wonderful World!

We just wanted to say a few things before taking your money and running off to a tropical island to do some offshore trading and margarita-drinking with the ladies.

the team September 9, 2012 61 Comments
Politics + Activism

Once Upon A Time in Charlotte: The Democratic National Convention Recap

“But we also believe in something called citizenship citizenship, a word at the very heart of our founding, a word at the very essence of our democracy, the idea that this country only works when we accept certain obligations to one another and to future generations.”

Rachel September 8, 2012 26 Comments
Lesbian Weddings Queer Fashion

Queer Your Wedding Wardrobe: For Shorties And Butch Bridesmaids

How to decide who wear heels when neither of you is The Tall One and break the news that you won’t be wearing a dress.

the team September 8, 2012 41 Comments
Geekery

Video Game Roundup: Five New iPhone And iPad Games For Your Gaming Pleasure

I love being able to play games while waiting on line at the DMV.

Whitney Pow September 8, 2012 17 Comments
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Cover Your Naked Walls: DIY Calendar

Craft a calendar to combine your love of counting, colours and being ridiculously cheap.

Kristen September 8, 2012 23 Comments
Straddleverse

32 Hours Of Autostraddle Fundraising Remain, We Hit $100K, Let’s Talk About It!

Laneia, Alex, Laura, Rachel and Bren on what this means to them and lots of overall happiness about reaching $100,000!

Riese September 7, 2012 63 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: On Public Transportation Late at Night

You had better not listen to this till it gets dark and you’re going somewhere.

Cara September 7, 2012 8 Comments
Visual Art

Sophia Wallace Wants The World To Get Cliterate

Vanessa’s Team Pick: Sophia Wallace believes “the world is illiterate when it comes to women’s bodies” but she’s decided it’s time for us all to get Cliterate.

Vanessa September 7, 2012 6 Comments
Friendship

Oh Gay Cupid! Your New Best Friend Awaits

The first installment in Autostraddle’s OkCupid Series! Take a chance, meet some people who simply want more queers in their lives.

Kristen September 7, 2012 107 Comments
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The Comment Awards Are Making History

Super moms, composting and the price of mini geese.

carrie September 7, 2012 9 Comments
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You Are Not Alone: On Being A Queer Survivor

“I called it sexual assault at first. Sexual assault seemed less damning, less permanent.”

Kate September 7, 2012 167 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #41: In Claudia’s Handwriting

Topics include surfing, Kraft Dinner, the inherent danger of existing while female, The Babysitters Club, the flood in Pratsville, hardcore and so much more!

Riese September 7, 2012 9 Comments
Lesbian Weddings Queer Fashion

Queer Your Wedding Wardrobe: Last-Minute Grooms, Center of Center, Boi-Girls & Classy Cocktail Dresses

In the last installment on out queer survival guide to weddings, we’ve got a tale of two disasters, a guide on finding your balance and advice on giving the right kind of fucks.

the team September 7, 2012 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

LGBT Caucus Realness Goes Down at the DNC

For the first time, there is at least one LGBT delegate from every state. Obviously, the time of LGBT influence is now.

Hansen September 6, 2012 16 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Excerpt From Notes of a Crocodile by Qiu Miaojin Explores Queer Themes, Is Amazing

Gabrielle’s Team Pick: “The second you see each other, you start to fight. Would you call that love or vengeance?”

Gabrielle Korn September 6, 2012 10 Comments
Lesbian Weddings Queer Fashion

Queer Your Wedding Wardrobe: Finding Your MOC-Style & Dressing in Dresses

On being brave when all you feel is panic and bringing out your inner superhero when your sig oth starts freaking out.

the team September 6, 2012 24 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Recap 312: The Lesbian Lady Killer

It’s the mid-season finale of Pretty Little Liars! Emily kicks some ass, the betrAyer is revealed and I say “I told you so.” Well sort of.

Lizz September 6, 2012 52 Comments
Society + Culture

This Week in Canada

American’s elections have laid claim to most of 2012. It’s only fair that Canadians have one week to show that our politics can be just as rowdy.

Kristen September 6, 2012 28 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Rappers Saying Things About the Gays and Other Stories We Missed This Week

This week I like Democrats more than Nicki Minaj. But not more than Kanye West.

Carmen September 6, 2012 28 Comments
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