You Need Help: Dating Makes Me Sad
The best thing you can do for your dating life right now is to actually take a break from dating.
Anonymous Sex Diary: The Leather Play Party
“A while ago, my gender friend and I realized we had both searched “power bottom” on Autostraddle, within the same week.” This week’s writer takes us to a leather play party for women and trans people and more!
“A Murder at the End of the World” Is a Mystery Worthy of Our Grief
There are killers among us. They’re on our TVs. They’re running our governments. They’re in charge of the companies that control our lives. Will we change our narratives? Will we stop them?
Pop Culture Fix: Brandi Carlile Wants a Lesbian “Golden Girls” (We Deserve)
Meg Stalter remixes “Silk Chiffon” in front of MUNA, Tracy Chapman won a Country Music Award for “Fast Car” 35 years after its first release, and Marlon Wayans loves his trans kid.
Billie Eilish Is “Gay & Tired,” Also “Physically Attracted to Women”
Billie Eilish used Instagram’s “gay & tired” filter, and it has some fans going 👀
Lena Headey Plays Queer in “Beacon 23” — But at What Cost?
I could spend the rest of my life watching Lena Headey play queer. But, at the end of the day, I’m not sure we can add this one to the “win” column.
Autostraddle Before the Tipping Point: A Trip Through the Archive
This year for Trans Awareness Week, I wanted us to focus on recent trans history. Autostraddle itself is part of that history.
So You’re Hosting Your First Thanksgiving: Tips for Crushing it From a Seasoned Pro
As someone who has been hosting Thanksgiving on and off for the last 11 years, I’ve learned a lot.
20 Cozy Drinks and Cocktails To Keep You Warm During Late Fall
Ciders, fancy coffee drinks, and warm cocktails!
Mini Crossword Is Looking at You
Why was Cinderella so bad at soccer?
Apple Cheddar Scones, Because We Deserve a New It Girl
Every bite comes with sweet chunks of baked apple and cheddar that makes its presence known without overwhelm. These deserve to be a gay classic, like oversized flannel and journaling your feelings.
Quiz: Who is Your Dream Women’s Soccer Wife?
Not everyone can win a World Cup or an NWSL championship but everybody CAN take this quiz.
I’ll Spend This Entire Weekend Thinking About That One Scene From “The Marvels”
There’s the kind of gay you can see, and the kind of gay you can touch, and then there’s the kind of gay that you just know.
I Got High and Watched Tello’s Latest Lesbian Christmas Movie, “A Holiday I Do”
Wow Rivkah Reyes really said I will be stealing hearts like the Grinch stole Christmas.
How To Send Your Best Post-Date Text
“There is one post-date texting practice the team universally despises.”
A+ Crossword is Googling Vicuñas
What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie?
Watch Ali Krieger and Megan Rapinoe Play Their Last Game: An Everything You Need Mega Post
Megan Rapinoe and the OL Reign will face Ali Krieger and Gotham FC for the NWSL Championship on Saturday. It’s a fairytale ending. Both will retire as legends, but only one will finish their career as a NWSL champion.
Boobs on Your Tube: The “Doom Patrol” Series Finale Sails Away With Not One, Two Queer Happy Endings
Plus, a Thanksgiving flashback stuffed with queer family drama on this week’s Black Cake.
It’s Official: Exceptionally Cute Soccer Couple Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis Are Engaged
Following a period of deep speculation and investigaytion, super-cute soccer players Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have confirmed that they are in fact engaged.
Grammy Nominations 2024: Janelle Monáe, boygenius, and Victoria Monét Are Queering Awards Season
The 2024 Grammy nominations were announced this morning at 8am PST and let me tell you they are GAY GAY GAY.