FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I Wanna Know Who You Keep As Family
You know, I pull my family from everywhere. Tell me who makes up the family in your life, be it bio or chosen or something else entirely.
The Comment Awards Are Sleeping With Their Ex. Maybe. Possibly.
“Well, now I need ‘Consider disengaging if you’re processing more than you’re fucking’ embroidered on a pillowcase.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Has Your Diva Cup Ever Rolled Down The Aisle On A Bus Full Of People Or Was That Just Me?
I want to hear about an embarrassing moment in public you’ve had! And then I want to hear how you SURVIVED it!
The Comment Awards Are Crushing On Carmen SanDiego
“I’ve had a crush on Carmen SanDiego’s femme badassery since before I knew what crushes were, and long before I knew I could have them on women.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I Came Out in a Minivan on the Way to New York, How About You?
Sometimes when we come out, especially after that first time…it’s kind of hilarious.
The Comment Awards Think You’re Hot and You Can Too
“If Erin Sullivan has taught me anything, it’s that someone will try to use a bath bomb as a dildo.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Who Was Your First LGBTQ Inspiration Model?
Do you remember the first inspiration models or role models in your life? Come chill with me and let’s get hella nostalgic!
The Comment Awards Are Crushing On Gillian Anderson
“Dana Scully and the XXX Files? I’m into that.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: If You Could Write A Letter To Who You Were 10 Years Ago, What Would You Say?
Don’t be shy! We’re all family here and we’re all in this together.
The Comment Awards Are Folding You Into Thirds and Setting You Upright In a Drawer
Spark joy, motherf*ckers!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: A Modest Proposal That Pet Stores Are The New Queer Meet-Up Spots In 2019, Do You Agree?
You may be saying, “Alexis, you’re late to the party here,” but gentlepeople I believe I am right on time.
The Comment Awards are Cheering for You in this Brand New Year
“Gay cheerleader of the cosmos, guess I found my desired position for future job applications.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Which Fictional Character’s Energy Are You Channeling in 2019?
Happy New Year, my friends, and welcome to the first FRIDAY OPEN THREAD of 20biteen!
Call For Submissions: The Birthday Issue
Autostraddle turns ten in 2019 and in that spirit, the first theme issue of the year is BIRTHDAY. This can mean so many things! Pop in to find out more!
The Comment Awards Are Eating Leftover Chocolates in Bed
“I’m calling it Carbmas now.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What’s Something Good That Happened To You In 2018?
2018 wasn’t *all* bad, was it? I mean, we called it 20GAYteen for a reason.
The Comment Awards Are Dancing Around A Solstice Fire
It’s a magical time of year.
The Comment Awards Can Have Nice Things
“The heart with a dot below it is the menstruation heart you cannot change my mind.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Which Romantic Comedies Remind You That Love Isn’t A Lie?
Romantic comedies are the cure to my broken heart, and maybe yours! Get in here and talk about them with me!
The Comment Awards Can’t Sit Properly
“The chairs thing! THE CHAIRS THING. All my life.”