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7 Halloween Costumes That Subvert the Heteronormative Patriarchy

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Valentine's Day

25 Secretly Gay Vintage Valentines For A Very Special Valentine’s Day

Can I PURR-SWADE you???

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I’m really excited to talk about much of a total babe you are all weekend long.

Adrian February 12, 2016 280 Comments
Valentine's Day

10 Love Poems by Queer Poets for Your Queer Valentine’s Day

Have some love poems by queer & lesbian poets along with your Hallmark cards and chocolates.

Maree February 9, 2016 14 Comments
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10 Movies That’ll Make You Pleased To Be Single On Valentine’s Day

“First everybody chews spaghetti really loud.”

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Valentine's Day

Itty Bitty Valentine’s Day Gift Committee: Small Things for Your Gal or Your Pal

Enamel pins, yes, but also so much more! Come get some ideas for tiny small Valentine’s Day gifts for your little heart thief and/or best friendo.

Laneia January 26, 2016 45 Comments
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NEW YEAR’S OPEN THREAD: What’s 2016 Gonna Be All About For You?

In 2016, we’re giving ourselves permission to do stuff we wanna do, on our terms, for ourselves. How about you?

the team December 31, 2015 233 Comments
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POST-HOLIDAY AUTOSTRADDLE MERCH SALE BLOWOUT! TREAT YOURSELF!

EVERYTHING IS ON SALE! Discounts of 20% – 60% store-wide! We’ve got ‘zines, flasks, sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, crop tops and so much more!

Riese December 26, 2015 5 Comments
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HAPPY HOLIGAYS TO ALL, AND TO ALL SOME REPLIES!

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For me, making tamales is a way for me to connect with my mother, to feel like her daughter, and to take parts of herself that she’s passing down and make them a part of myself.

Mey December 21, 2015 23 Comments
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Some might say that faux fur gets a little… flamboyant but I say f**k the haters.

Lydia O December 17, 2015 13 Comments
Christmas

10 Imaginary Lesbian Christmas Films to Grow Your Holigay Heart Three Sizes

“Janeane Garafalo stars as Helen, who considers herself a witch first and lesbian second.”

Erin December 17, 2015 47 Comments
Christmas

19 Best Subscription Boxes For Last Minute Gifts That Continue Giving At Periodic Intervals

We’ve got so many boxes! Boxes for geeks, beauty queens, chefs, pet-owners, spa-lovers, artsy folks and those in need of more toilet paper.

Riese December 16, 2015 38 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide 2015: Movies, Books, Music & Media with Quality Trans Representation

We still have a long way to go when it comes to trans representation in pop culture, but the gifts in this guide are a solid step forward for trans equality.

Mey December 15, 2015 5 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide: Stylish Gifts for Fashion-Forward Friends

You’ve hit that spot on your list. The one friend/sibling/significant other who is so goddamn fashionable it hurts. Together, we’ll find the perfect “I can’t BELIEVE you knew!” present.

Lydia O December 15, 2015 10 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide 2015: The Ultimate Guide to Giving Autostraddle Merch to Everyone

Now with our limited edition holiday Gal Pal sweater in olive green!

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FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Hands Up If You Know What The Heck You’re Getting Everyone This Year

We’re smack-dab in the middle of the prime-time of gift-buying season. So get in here and tell me all about your list and whether you’ve checked it twice! Or whatever else you wanna talk about, that’s cool too. Also inside: a peek into what I got my loved ones so far for the season!

Beth December 11, 2015 115 Comments
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Holigay Gift Guide 2015: For The Cat Lady Without A Cat

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Christmas Crafts & DIY Projects

Mom-Tested, Mom-Approved Holiday Crafts to Make with Kiddos

My mom, expert holiday lover and lifelong crafty lady, came up with three fun holiday crafts to do with kids and we did them together, because I’m her kid!

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