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Bondage 101: A Lesbian Sexy NSFW Sunday Special

We’re getting a little kinky this week with an intro to bondage! There’s a lot to learn, ladies, and we’ll be going deeper all month.

Ryan Yates February 5, 2012 45 Comments
First Person

My First Christmas As A Man In Kansas

A story of an almost implausibly perfect Christmas with extended family who hadn’t seen me since I transitioned.

Sebastian February 5, 2012 81 Comments
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Sunday Funday is Watching the Puppy Bowl

Puppies, Ellen, puppies, feminism, PUPPY BOWL VIII.

Carmen February 5, 2012 8 Comments
NSFW Sunday Valentine's Day

Gift Guide: 10 Lesbosexy Valentine’s Day Things For Weirdos

Superman underpants, Rachel Maddow soap, spanking powder, boob-shaped pans and other very very very sexy Valentine’s Day themed objects.

Guest February 4, 2012 27 Comments
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“Every time a loudspeaker crackled in class, kids braced themselves for the feared preamble, ‘We’ve had a tragic loss.'”

Rachel February 4, 2012 46 Comments
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Things I Read That I Love #11

Topics include Bill O’Reilly’s mental health, botched murder investigations in Baltimore, Downton Abbey, Dan Savage, Brandon Teena and the for-profit Phoenix University.

Riese February 3, 2012 27 Comments
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Movie Night: The Darjeeling Limited

Let’s go on a spiritual journey.

Carmen February 3, 2012 26 Comments
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Artist Attack! Judy Chicago Invites You to the Dinner Party

Feminist artist Judy Chicago will be dining with Sojourner Truth.

Lindsay Eanet February 3, 2012 12 Comments
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Vote For Autostraddle In The 2012 Bloggie Awards!

Autostraddle is somehow miraculously a finalist n the 2012 Bloggie Awards for “Best Entertainment Blog” and “Best Community/Group Blog” AND “WEBLOG OF THE YEAR”!

Riese February 3, 2012 66 Comments
LGBT History

It’s Black History Month! Here’s Five Of My Favorite LGBTQ Black Women

A history lesson, a poetry lesson, and a some famous queer black ladies.

Carmen February 3, 2012 28 Comments
Politics + Activism

UN Chief Calls On African Union To Hop On The Gay Tolerance Train

“One form of discrimination ignored or even sanctioned by many states for too long has been discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.”

Jamie J. Hagen February 3, 2012 6 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Making The Most of a Winter Day

Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter.

Laura February 3, 2012 13 Comments
Movie Features

Men Not Too Busy Making, Starring In Movies to Tell You to Go See Them

I’ve only recently realized men dominate trailer voice-over work. Does it matter anymore?

Brittani February 3, 2012 20 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee 311 Recap: Michael Would Probably Not Do This

Brittany and Satana are gonna make out on Valentine’s Day, which gives me permission to like this episode.

Riese February 2, 2012 59 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars 218 Fashioncap: A Kiss Before Tie-Dying and Color Blocking

Get the low-down on Emily’s only leather jacket and Maya’s adorable datewear.

Lizz February 2, 2012 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay Marriage Passes Washington State Senate, Is That Much Closer to Actually Existing

It’s theoretically possible that same-sex marriage could be legal in Washington as early as June!

Rachel February 2, 2012 18 Comments
Straddleverse

Autostraddle 2013 Calendar Girls: Stephanie is Miss February

Meet Miss February! Stephanie has feelings about sweets, softball and ATM fees. You’ll get along swimmingly.

Robin February 2, 2012 29 Comments
Music

Artist Spotlight: Alabama Shakes

“I just had a significant experience. This woman who I have never seen before let me into the fire of her body.”

Lane Shelton February 2, 2012 11 Comments
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Playlist: 13 Degrees of Sleater-Kinney

From ragged riot grrrl roots to Portlandia, we pay homage to the late, great Sleater-Kinney.

taylor February 2, 2012 32 Comments
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For The Love of Graham Crackers

Six sinfully good recipes made from history’s most innocent cracker.

Laura February 2, 2012 41 Comments
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