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Health

Women’s Fitness Magazines Are Fundamentally Ridiculous

“Nowhere in the Magazine’s definition of “health” is there room for real strength, unless it’s a quarter page of lip service paid to a female body builder who is, I don’t know, sharing her tips for avoiding breakfast pastry cravings and fitting in her workouts between dates and shoe shopping.”

Jezebel February 9, 2011 46 Comments
Music Theater

Jess’s Team Pick: Broadway Benefit Concert For Autostraddle in NYC

Autostraddle reader Tiffany Schleigh is throwing a benefit concert for us on February 21 in New York City and packing it with tons of Broadway stars and local musicians. You obviously need to attend!

Jess February 9, 2011 24 Comments
Society + Culture

Lesbian Teen Speaks On Why She Fought to Royally Court Her Girlfriend

“One thing I would really like people to realize is that this was never about getting attention. This was only about Sarah and I wanting to share a special event together, and about showing other LGBT kids that they don’t have to be afraid to be who they are because they are not alone. “

Riese February 9, 2011 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

Indiana’s Vote to Outlaw Civil Unions is Totally Not Targeting Gays

The Governor would like everyone to stop talking about gay marriage and abortion and instead focus on finance and policy matters, such as education reform. But the people are really concerned about civil unions, so.

Ryan Yates February 9, 2011 17 Comments
Community

LANEIA WE LOVE YOU: Happy Birthday To Our Executive Editor!

Do you love anyone more than you love Laneia? No. And neither do we.

Riese February 8, 2011 90 Comments
Society + Culture

Alabama Lesbian Arrested for Getting Attacked Outside a Straight Bar

Thankfully, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act means that when someone is attacked by a dozen people and the police are called to the scene, justice can finally be served. Or maybe that’s just wishful thinking.

Rachel February 8, 2011 27 Comments
Movie Reviews

“On the Road” Stills Provide Opportunity to Admire Kristen Stewart, Pre-Judge

“I thought Marylou was basically Janis from the Muppets, and I thought Dean Moriarity looked like Frank Zappa. I realize this makes no sense but I was 15 and still figuring stuff out.”

Jezebel February 8, 2011 21 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Logo’s 2011 NewNowNext Awards Will Predict the Future

The list of Logo’s 2011 NewNowNext nominees may provide clues to upcoming gay things of importance. Skins, Darren Criss and Amber Heard are among nominees.

Jess February 8, 2011 12 Comments
Beauty Shopping

How to Smell Good 101: Cologne & Perfume Guide for Queers

Wanna smell like a really rich man? Wanna smell like a flower? Wanna smell like Julie Goldman or Deanne Smith? Presenting a cornucopia of smell-good advice for peoples of varied gender identities!

the team February 7, 2011 206 Comments
Music

Hercules & Love Affair Go All Picasso On Everybody’s Asses

Hercules & Love Affair’s new album, Blue Songs, is more Chicago house than Studio 54.

Lindsay Eanet February 7, 2011 6 Comments
Gender

“Injustice At Every Turn”: Report on Discrimination Against Trans & Genderqueer People Pretty Much As Bad As It Sounds

The first long-range national study on the experience of discrimination for trans and genderqueer people has been released.

Rachel February 7, 2011 32 Comments
pick an actual category, you strange genius

Ilene Chaiken Drops Medical Show, Finds New CBS Crime Drama To Ruin (I Mean Run)

“The number of questions I have for Ilene grows by the day.”

Jess February 7, 2011 26 Comments
TV Feature

Play Our “Parents Television Council Match Game,” Win a Thing

“Like a recurrent bout of dysentery, this show is the gift that keeps on giving.”

Riese February 7, 2011 33 Comments
Straddleverse

Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2012: Ashley and Kelli are January & February’s Girls

We’re getting fancy this year with a kick-ass behind-the-scenes video, some behind-the-scenes photos and some preview shots of January and February’s girls.

Robin February 6, 2011 77 Comments
Sex Toys

JimmyJane’s Form 2 Clitoral Massager & OhMiBod Club Dive Reviews

I plan on spreading chocolate sauce all over my body and eating strawberries off my knees this Valentines Day. You?

Riese February 6, 2011 18 Comments
Sports

2011 Superbowl Liveblog: Two Football Teams Will Play a Game, Declare a Winner

In the fourth quarter, a kicker will make downs, passes, field goals and other scoring situations and I will eat a nacho and drink a beer, and at some point GLEE will be on. Right?

Riese February 6, 2011 102 Comments
Society + Culture

Science Proves Homophobia is Really Screwing With Our Homogay Heads

THIS DATA IS A SCIENTIFIC REASON TO CHALLENGE HOMOPHOBIA, VIOLENCE, AND HARASSMENT, EVERYONE.

Carmen February 6, 2011 40 Comments
Theater

Kelsey’s Team Pick: Camp Wanatachi – A New Musical for the Queer Camper in All of Us

This ain’t your mama’s high school production of Oklahoma! Camp Wanatachi is a new musical that’s taking names and kissing girls in the name of Jesus H. Christ.

kelsey February 5, 2011 18 Comments
Geekery

Get Sh*t Done: 5 Productivity Posts to Pull Your Life Together

Because getting-shit-doneliness is next to Godliness.

taylor February 4, 2011 45 Comments
Travel

Sarah’s Team Pick: GayTravel.com is Awesome for Gays that Travel

In which GayTravel.com sends our managing editor to Whistler Winter Gay Pride in Canada, where maybe she will learn how to ski.

Sarah February 4, 2011 11 Comments
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