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The Autostraddle logo (AS) has been situated inside a tiny crossword grid to the left, and colorful crossword-like puzzle is to the right near a pen, all on a bright yellow background
Puzzles

Mini Crossword Is Very Into Queer Books, It Turns Out

What do you call a bear with no teeth?

Kate Hawkins September 15, 2023 3 Comments
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 12: (EDITORS NOTE: A special effects camera filter was used for this image.) Demi Lovato attends the 2023 Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV)
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Demi Lovato Took a Bite of the Cherry, Confirms Bisexual Anthem “Cool For The Summer” Was About Celebrity Ex

This week, on the Howard Stern Show, Demi Lovato confirmed that “Cool for the Summer” is about a relationship she had with a famous woman, thus suggesting her need to take a bite of the cherry was accomplished.

Riese September 14, 2023 3 Comments
Wanda Sykes at a podium in NYC for a picketing event by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: LGBTQ Film Representation Is Up But Studio Execs Need To Do Better Amid Strikes

Also, queer Arab culture and history, finding queer community while incarcerated, and more.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya September 14, 2023 2 Comments
Julianna Margulies in The Morning Show
TV Show Recaps

“The Morning Show” Goes to Space! (Yes, Seriously)

What’s that you ask? Why, that’s the sound of a chorus of angels singing in gorgeous harmony, because The Morning Show is back!

Christina Tucker September 14, 2023 3 Comments
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First Person

You Came Out As Queer; Now Come Out as an Artist

I still have a hard time saying: I am a writer. I am an artist.

Anya Richkind September 14, 2023 13 Comments
Moiraine and Siuan kiss
TV Show Recaps

“Wheel of Time” Season 2 Digs Deeper Into Moiraine and Siuan’s Secret Love/Alliance

Moiraine, in true queer fashion, takes a lot of hot, brooding baths to deal with her grief and angst.

Heather Hogan September 13, 2023 4 Comments
Keke Palmer in a shirt that says I'M A MOTHA
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Keke Palmer Releases “I’M A MOTHA” Merch…Marketing Legend!!

Plus, a bts post from the Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion music video shoot.

Christina Tucker September 13, 2023 1 Comment
Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance pose against an orange background to promote The Syd and TP Show.
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: We’re Finally Getting the Queer WNBA TV Show of Our Wildest Dreams

Trailers for Sex Education and Fall of the House of Usher, all the queer MTV VMA winners, and more!

Heather Hogan September 13, 2023 7 Comments
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Crafts & DIY Projects

Wanna Trade? A DIY Guide to Making Friendship Bracelets

Let’s make some gay bracelets.

Em Win September 13, 2023 4 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Named Its Cat Luna

I went shopping for camo pants last weekend

Rachel September 13, 2023 1 Comment
The gay, lesbian characters of Power on Starz, left to right and top to bottom: Jukebox (as a teenager), teen Jukebox kissing her first girlfriend, Claudia Flynn, adult Jukebox kissing her girlfriend, Claudia Flynn kissing a woman on dance floor, and Effie kissing her college girlfriend.
TV Feature

A Guide to Starz Smash Hit “Power” Book Universe (But Only the Gay Parts)

The first rule of the “Power” Book Universe on Starz is that there are no actual books, we’re working purely with aesthetics here. The second rule is that each “Power” spin-off is gayer than the last. Amen.

Carmen Phillips September 12, 2023 8 Comments
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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Dive Into the Pages of This Southern Black Queer Magazine That Started in 1995

Also, the anti-LGBTQ Leave Our Kids Alone movement showed up in LA, the history of pockets, and more queer culture + news reads.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya September 12, 2023 1 Comment
Bean and Mora kiss in the final season of Disenchantment
TV Show Recaps

Disenchantment Gives Abbi Jacobson’s Princess Bean a Queer Happy Ending

What is queerness if not Mommy Issues manifesting as a misplaced responsibility to save everyone around you?

Heather Hogan September 12, 2023 4 Comments
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Friendship

You Need Help: My Girlfriend Struggles With Social Skills

Just because someone operates differently from you doesn’t mean they’re wrong, bad, or need help.

Em Win September 12, 2023 44 Comments
Emma conducts in the movie Days of Happiness
Movie Reviews

TIFF 2023: “Days of Happiness” Is “TÀR” For Bottoms

There are dozens of lesbian vampire movies so why can’t we have two lesbian conductor movies?

Drew Burnett Gregory September 12, 2023 5 Comments
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 11: Tianna Hawkins #21 and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Washington Mystics high-five after Hawkins hit a 3-pointer against the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 11, 2023
Sports

It’s WNBA Playoff Season, Baby!

It’s Natalie and Heather’s regular season wrap-up and playoff predictions!

Natalie and Heather Hogan
September 11, 2023 10 Comments
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Movie Reviews

Spoiler Alert: Dutch Threesome Film “Happy Ending” Ended Badly

The movie has great queer sex scenes but falls flat in terms of characters.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya September 11, 2023 2 Comments
Robin Roberts and Amber Laign kiss as they walk back down the aisle after getting married
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Robin Roberts and Amber Laign’s Wedding Was Just So Beautiful

Thor: Love and Thunder’s storyboards reveal the queer love we lost, The Archers’ first lesbian kiss, Olivia Rodrigo’s new song sparks Gaylor-ish chit-chat, and more!

Heather Hogan September 11, 2023 10 Comments
Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, Waiting to Exhale and Clueless
Movie Features Quizzes

Love ’90s Movies? Prove It By Identifying 40 of 50 of These 90s Girl Movies

Do you love ’90s movies and for any reason at all tend to prefer 90s movies with women and girls at the center of the story? Prove it!

Riese September 11, 2023 21 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Is a Disaster Bisexual

Did you hear about the racing snail that got rid of his shell?

Amanda Rafkin September 11, 2023 2 Comments
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