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Health

How To Be Around People When You’re In A Crappy Mood

“You can MacGyver your way through having to hang out with dumb jerks you hate, crabbypants.”

Jezebel August 24, 2011 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

Lisa Diamond Calls Out Boehner’s DOMA Team For Fucking With Her Shit

“Hence they have completely misinterpreted my research.”

Riese August 24, 2011 38 Comments
School

The Lesbian Insider’s Guide to 40 LGBT-Friendly College Campuses

Queer girls from 40 different schools give you the uncensored scoop on what it feels like for a gay lady on their campus — from hookup culture to dyke parties to activism and academics.

the team August 24, 2011 268 Comments
Politics + Activism

Lawrence King Murder Trial: Defense Blames 15-Year Old Victim and His Deviant Mascara

Yesterday Brandon McInerney’s defense team rested their case in the murder trial of 15-year-old Larry King and according to them, it was King that was the bully, not McInerney.

Rachel August 23, 2011 27 Comments
Politics + Activism

Focus on the Family Thinks Companies are Under Pressure to Be Pro-Gay

And why’s that such a bad thing?

Laura August 23, 2011 21 Comments
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First Lesbian Take-Over of Las Vegas for Gay Pride: Join Autostraddle at Shedonism

It’s not often that we Autostraddlers put our computers and books aside to venture out into the big bad world of nightlife culture, but there are certainly a few occasions a year that warrant such an indulgence.

Alex August 23, 2011 10 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

The Magic Button: Make Everything OK

Jess’s Team Pick: Push it real good.

Jess August 23, 2011 14 Comments
Geekery

The Brooklyn Bunny Cam: Meet Roebling the Rabbit

Jamie’s Team Pick: Here is an adorable rabbit doing cute things that you can look at.

Jamie J. Hagen August 23, 2011 9 Comments
Comedy

The Triumph And Tragedy Of Lisa Frank

This is about Lisa Frank. What else could you possibly want, besides MORE DOLPHINS.

Jezebel August 23, 2011 17 Comments
The Scene

Celebrate Labor Day and Homosexuality at DYKEadence in New Orleans

If you are looking for something to do with your long Labor Day weekend, why not head down to New Orleans for some gumbo, jazz and a genderqueer burlesque show?

Bren August 23, 2011 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

A Light Has Gone Out: Champion of Social Democracy Jack Layton is Dead

“Jack Layton was a hero. The thing about heroes though, is that they never really die. “

Emily August 23, 2011 30 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

FEMINIST HULK is a 28-Year Old Queer Vegan Ph.D Student in Iowa

“HULK’S LITERARY LIFE-PARTNER SAYS HELLO TO INTERNETS”

Riese August 22, 2011 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

Binational Lesbian Couple’s Deportation Halted; Immigration Law Is “Fluid,” Confusing

Two same-sex binational couples can breathe a sigh of relief about deportation, but it’s not necessarily because new immigration guidelines are working.

Rachel August 22, 2011 7 Comments
Health

You Need Help: Binding Breasts and Stretching Marks

Advice on binding and making peace with your stretch marks.

Riese August 22, 2011 56 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich Blame Gays for the Economic Crisis

Plus Dan Savage’s inevitable response.

Rose August 22, 2011 30 Comments
Travel

I’m Going to Manchester Gay Pride!

In which I’m going to the UK for Manchester Pride, I bet it’s gonna be just like “Queer as Folk.”

Riese August 22, 2011 66 Comments
Geekery

Secret Hiding Places 101: Because None Of Us Are Really Over Harriet the Spy

Rachel’s Team Pick: Now no one can ever steal my candy!

Rachel August 22, 2011 14 Comments
Sports

Introducing the Lingerie Basketball League; Featuring My Headache

Introducing the Lingerie Basketball League. Their slogan is “where beauty meets the hardwood.” Doesn’t that make you want to puke? If it doesn’t it’s because you didn’t catch the “hardwood” pun the first time.

Brittani August 22, 2011 34 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday: So Many Things to Discover!

Clitoris, masturbation, asexuals, having sex vs. being sexual, A to Z sex, jane fonda’s sex secret, taboos, and some breaking news about gay insect sex.

Riese August 21, 2011 23 Comments
Sex

Ethics of Lust: All About Scantily Clad Women

“The laws surrounding what you can and cannot show of your own body in public are so complex and convoluted that I could not even begin to cover them all in a single blog post.”

Queerie Bradshaw August 21, 2011 55 Comments
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