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Society + Culture

Revolutionary Study Promises to Prove Gay Gene, Use It For Gay Dating Website

Don’t worry, someone is going to look at your genes and figure out why you’re so freaking gay, and then they’re gonna get you a hot girlfriend! Also the debate over marriage (for straight people, obvs), eco-friendly transition towns, and a lack of female writers on the best books list. Yes, it’s a big day in the world of ideas..

Riese November 6, 2009 22 Comments
Straddleverse

Your Best Autostraddle Moments: Hey Did You See That Comment Friday!

Our weekly tribute to how funny and smart all you commenters are! (Except the anti-equality gang from Election Day, no treats for you, go eat some shellfish.)

November 6, 2009 18 Comments
Dating

How To Pick Up Chicks: A Lesbian Guide to Getting Girl-on-Girl Action

Hey anyone want a little girl-on-girl culture … in your pants? Well you’re not gonna get any if you don’t have your pants on. That’s one of many tips KC Danger would like to share with you — how to hit on chicks and get girls to go on dates with you or maybe one day have dinner, eat pizza, meet your mom, and have bang bang bang.

phoenix November 5, 2009 163 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Kristen Stewart’s Lesbian Talk Is Surprisingly Subversive

Kristen Stewart’s latest quote heard ’round the interwebs, Lindsay Lohan’s Dad’s latest nonsense, plus Beth Ditto, Obama’s new arts council, Jane Lynch on NPR, Jennifer Beals’ new gig, Natalie Portman’s lesbian sex scene and Kathy Griffin’s latest antic!

Riese November 5, 2009 45 Comments
Society + Culture

Gay Families Are So Special Yet SO Just Like Us, Aren’t They?

A new study reveals that gay families, just like the cute boys on the television show Modern Family, are just like straight families! Eeek! Also, a bra to fix your imaginary problems, gays kicked out of cab for hugging, Judy Blume’s sex lessons, and the lesbian gamer wedding.

the team November 5, 2009 12 Comments
Music

Yeah I’m Just Hanging Out At the Tegan & Sara Spinner.com Takeover

Spinner.com invited Autostraddle to hang out at the Tegan & Sara takeover in Los Angeles, where intrepid sweaty-palmed awestruck reporter Karmen reports on the moments in between the songs when we see the real girls we love so much.

Karmen November 4, 2009 43 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Lindsay Lohan’s Dad Sells His Soul/Voice Mail to the Devil via Radar Online

Why is Lohan’s Dad still considered a reliable witness? Lindsay is sad and needs a hug from Autostraddle. Also Shannyn & Lambert are in the same room, our heads explode, Sesame Street’s anniversary, Gossip Girl controversy, Lady Gaga’s new clothing line and an interview with Sarah Haskins!

Riese November 4, 2009 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay Marriage in Maine Loses; 53% Vote Yes on 1, Homos Remain Unpopular

Maine voted to strike down gay marriage tonight with 53% voting Yes on Question 1, which is depressing. Good news for the gays in Washington, North Carolina and Michigan, however!

Riese November 4, 2009 67 Comments
Politics + Activism

Maine & Washington Gay Marriage Election Day “Live-Blog”!

Autostraddle will be “live-blogging” election happenings coming in from Maine (voting on Question 1, could reverse law permitting same-sex marriage) and Washington (voting on Referendum 71 which would permit “everything but” marriage for Washington same-sex couples). And you know, whatever else happens. Hopefully no-one will get hurt this time.

Riese November 4, 2009 171 Comments
Society + Culture

Trojan College Sex Survey Ignores Homos, Misses Dental Dam Marketing Opportunity

In which a sex survery surprisingly fails to answer our only question, Mary Karr finds Jesus, a dude sues ’cause Axe Body Spray didn’t get him the ladies, nuns find feminism and legendary lezzies grace designer advertisements.

Riese November 3, 2009 7 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

You Got 7 Hot (Openly) Gay Actors? We Got 9 Hot (Openly) Lesbian Actresses. BAM.

We don’t want to miss out on an opportunity to make a list of hot girls! Also, Naomi and Emily Skins Season Four spoilers, Sex Rehab and Subtle Sexuality.

Riese November 3, 2009 32 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Week The World Discovered the Awesomeness of Gay Halloween

On this week’s televisionary, Carlytron accidentally takes some nice pills and is temporarily less snarky than normal. Journey with us as we delve into the gay Halloweens and implausible storylines of the Office, Parks and Recreation, Ugly Betty, Community, Gossip Girl, FlashForward, and Grey’s Anatomy.

carlytron November 3, 2009 24 Comments
Music

Tegan & Sara ‘Sainthood’ Winners Announced!

Intern Hot Laura draws the winners of our Autostraddle Win a Copy of Tegan& Sara’s Sainthood Contest!

Crystal November 3, 2009 19 Comments
Music

Autofocus! with Tegan and Sara at MTV Studios

Robin’s not-so-glamorous-but-still-completely-worth-it shoot Tegan and Sara experience during their interviews at MTV Studios. Perhaps we will get our very own photo shoot with them, but until then, here are a few stills from Robin’s 15 second shoot!

Robin November 3, 2009 17 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Lady Gaga: ‘When It Comes to Gay Rights, I Really Know What I’m Talking About.’

Lady Gaga has so much going on! Magazine covers, Beyoncè music video premiere announcement, interviews and a trip to the z100 morning show — we’ve excerpted her bit on gay rights for you to listen! Also; Chaz Bono, Wanda Sykes, a new lesbian TV project and another “lindsay lohan kissing a boy” rumor.

Riese November 2, 2009 16 Comments
Halloween

Autofocus! Goes to Carlytron’s Hollywood Scares Halloween Costume Eleganza

I set up a camera with a self-timer on a tripod to allow guests to take photobooth-type images at Carly’s Halloween Bash this year — Check out Team Autostraddle and all the other gays & lesbians & allies in all our costumed glory!

Robin November 2, 2009 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

Tomorrow Maine Will Vote on Gay Marriage, WA Will Vote on Everything But: Where Do We Stand?

On November 4th, big elections are gonna go down in Washington and Maine. Where do the polls stand and what’s at stake? Also; the NFL has a homophobe and the MLB has a gay winner,

Riese November 2, 2009 17 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Lindsay Lohan Debunks Boyfriend Rumors & Adam Lambert Deboinks Boyfriend

Lindsay Lohan denies boyfriend rumors, Adam Lambert Releases a New Single and breaks up with boyfriend, Power Up to honor lesbians in Showbiz including Susan Miller tonight. Also; an Ally McBeal reuinion, Here/Regent media layoffs and Maine governor interview in the NYTimes Magazine.

Sarah November 1, 2009 19 Comments
NSFW Sunday

Where Are All The Lesbian Sex Blogs? It’s NSFW Sexy Sunday, B*tches.

Lesbian Cowgirls, Muffy the Vampire Slayer, Orgasm Day, Working in a Porn Store, Her Weirdest Time, Waxing and p.s. Overweight & Underweight Ladies Take More Sexual Risks. Also let’s join the Australian Sex Party! Hot photos though.

Riese November 1, 2009 23 Comments
Halloween Pop Culture Fix

Autostraddle’s Best Halloween Costumes of the Day, Inspired by Gays

Autostraddle looks at the best costumes ever, with inspiration from queers and their friends — Buffy, Lindsay Lohan, Carlytron & Robin, Ellen DeGeneres, My So-Called Life, The L Word and more!

Riese October 31, 2009 39 Comments
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