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Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Satellite of Love: Queer Horoscopes for December 2021

As we come to the close of another pandemic year, I can only describe the collective energy as exhausted. Aren’t we all just a little tired of character-building growth opportunities at this point?

By Corina Dross | December 1, 2021 | 12 Comments
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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Earring Magic Ken, An Ode to a Whole Entire Queer Icon

Congratulations to Barbados on becoming a republic (and celebrating with Rihanna, as one should!), lesbian feta cheese, and announcing Oestrogeneration — a magazine for trans women writers.

By Carmen Phillips | November 30, 2021 | 9 Comments
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A+

The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 86, November 2021

What terrible advice would you give your 16-year-old self just to see what kind of hell you could unleash on the world?

By Carmen Phillips | November 30, 2021 | 21 Comments
Most Lesbian Christmas Songs: A collage of five Christmas albums by Doris Day, Nat King Cole, Wham!, Brenda Lee, and Eartha Kitt
Christmas Music

Classic Christmas Songs, Ranked by Lesbianism

The lyric “someday soon, we all will be together, if the fates allow” is very Sappho if you know what I mean. I’ll take any opportunity to find the dyke root in any piece of media, so why not rank some holiday classics by how much lesbian energy they exude?

By danijanae | November 30, 2021 | 15 Comments
Aubrey Plaza and Kristen Stewart in Happiest Season
Movie News & Trailers

Witchy Aubrey Plaza Prophesies “Happiest Season 2” ‘Cause Riley Needs Love Too

Ho ho ho, homos! 

By Heather Hogan | November 30, 2021 | 11 Comments
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Breakups Relationships

You Need Help: Trusting Yourself After Leaving an Abusive Relationship

The first thing I want to say is that I’m so sorry you had this experience with someone you loved, who you trusted. You deserve to be treated with respect and honor and grace. Remember that when you feel yourself doubting your heart and mind in the future.

By danijanae | November 30, 2021 | 1 Comment
First Person Identity

I’m Tired of Apologizing for My Intersex Trans Body

Within a binary understanding of sex, a binary understanding of gender, or a binary separation between sex and gender, I am impossible.

By Sam Sharpe | November 30, 2021 | 14 Comments
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Dating

I Used to ‘Compensate’ for My Blackness in the Dating World — Now I Embrace It

As a teen, my insecurities made me feel like my Blackness was something that dragged down my worth.

By Lola Renn | November 29, 2021 | 8 Comments
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Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft Holigays

Holigay Gift Guide: For Winter Solstice

I’ve gathered a variety of ritual kits, books, supplies, and tools to help you tap into the deep, powerful, recovery-oriented magic of this season.

By meg | November 29, 2021 | 3 Comments
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Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Sara Ramirez and Cynthia Nixon Pal Around at Pride on Sex and the City

Also! JoJo Siwa’s holiday gift picks for queer youths, Dickinson’s lasting queer legacy, Stephanie Beatriz chats about Encanto, and more!

By Heather Hogan | November 29, 2021 | 8 Comments
Yellowjackets 103 recap: Taissa doing Akilah's hair by a lake
TV Show Recaps

“Yellowjackets” Episode 103 Recap: Never Quite As It Seems

Three Taissas have frightening encounters with eyeballs (or lack thereof); Misty wants wings; and Shauna and Jackie have a bff fight.

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | November 29, 2021 | 25 Comments
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Holigays Relationships

How To Plan a Cozy, Sexy Holiday Date Night

Gifts don’t have to be physical objects. Setting up a sweet, sexy date-night-in for your partner or polycule can be an incredibly meaningful experience, as well as a beautiful way to show your care and affection.

By meg | November 29, 2021 | 8 Comments
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Food Lists Holigays Quizzes

Quiz: What Cozy Season Soup Should You Make?

Not sure what’s for dinner? Take this quiz to find out what cozy season soup you should make — featuring vegetarian and vegan recipes with lots of options for substitutions!

By Lucia | November 28, 2021 | 17 Comments
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NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Feeling Feelings

Having great sex when you don’t feel great and sexy, what it means to feel your feelings, the state of sex parties today and more.

By Ryan Yates | November 28, 2021 | 3 Comments
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Music

Taylor Swift’s Red (Emily Dickinson’s Version)

I never met a straight person who pines like these two!

By Heather Hogan | November 27, 2021 | 17 Comments
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Webcomics

Reine #28: Love Is A Community Experience

You cannot love alone.

By Ren Strapp | November 27, 2021 | 12 Comments
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Shopping

Best Black Friday 2021 Deals: Boxer-Briefs, Boots, Skincare, Candles, Planters and More!

We’ve got our eye on flannels, skincare, planters, boots, sneakers, underpants and so much more at the year’s best Black Friday sales! Support Autostraddle by shopping through our affiliate links!

By Riese | November 26, 2021
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TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: “The Sex Lives of College Girls” Is — Surprise! — G A Y

Plus updates on All American, New Amsterdam, Riverdale, and Nancy Drew!

By Natalie and Valerie Anne
November 26, 2021 | 8 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Batwoman” Episode 307 Recap: Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Slow Burn, Angst

Can you imagine having SOPHIE MOORE in your bed and just…leaving? I love you Montoya, but it couldn’t be me.

By Nic | November 26, 2021 | 7 Comments
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LGBTQ+ Businesses Straddleverse

25% Off The World’s Best Gay Gear at the Autostraddle Store Starts NOW

It’s here and queer and only comes once a year: it’s the annual HOMO FOR THE HOLIDAYS sale! Now through Small Business Saturday and concluding on Cyber Monday.

By Sarah | November 26, 2021
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