Editor’s Notes: On Pride 2022
As Pride increasingly becomes co-opted, soured by capitalism, and diluted from its original organizing and protest roots, it’s easy to become exhausted every June.
Kiersey Clemons and the “Fairfax” Youths Are Back to Spoof Hypebeast Culture
Fairfax is like if 30 Rock had a baby with Daria that was raised inside the world of BoJack Horseman.
What Are Lesbian Eyebrows? A Housewives Investigation
On the new season of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, Brandi Glanville said a woman has “lesbian eyebrows,” prompting questions like: What are lesbian eyebrows? Do I have them?
Also.Also.Also: “My Girl” Made Tegan and Sara Gay, Just Like Every Other 90s Kid
He can’t see without his glasses! Plus: How queer chefs are reclaiming “bottom food,” Wimbledon’s Victorian dress code, how to tell if an elephant is about to get violent, and more.
Welcome Our New Art Director, Viv Le!
Hi there it’s me, Viv Le, aka the first Art Director of Autostraddle and your resident grinch.
Queer Books Across America: Incredible Lesbian and Queer Novels and Memoirs Set in Every State
Take a gay road trip to all 50 states right on your couch with queer fiction, memoirs and graphic novels set all across the United States.
Some Answers to Some Things You’ve Been Asking Us #42
“Thanks for listening to my lesbian soccer rant!”
A Letter to My Ex-Best Friend This Pride
I will always love you, and I know you will always love me. Sometimes love isn’t enough.
You Need Help: Will I Be A Virgin Forever?
There are a lot of harmful messages in our society about lack of experience, specifically about virginity. But you have so many things to offer, things which are far more vital to a good experience than whether you’ve had partnered sex before.
Davey Davis on “X,” True Crime, and the Fantasy of Screwball Comedy
“The thing that gets me about a lot of people’s just criticisms of Fifty Shades of Grey is, as a romance novel, as a ravishment novel, it’s a lot closer to real SM, real sexy pulp, than most.”
Pixar’s “Lightyear” Is So Much Queerer Than Just That Hyper-Scrutinized Lesbian Kiss
Alisha’s queerness isn’t just some sidelined reference. The whole plot of Lightyear revolves around Buzz comparing his life to that of his queer, Black best friend and realizing that family and community is what he truly desires.
Interview with My Fiancee: Beth
“Give me a human, I’ll keep it alive. Give me a plant, it’ll last a week.”
Pop Culture Fix: Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore to Fall in Love Carol-Style in “May December”
Plus also: Meg Stalter is creating a Christian lesbian comedy, E.R. Fightmaster showed out at the Connecticut Sun Pride game, and Janelle Monae invites SCOTUS to go fuck itself at the BET Awards.
Welcome Autostraddle’s Newest Writers!
Say hello to the 14 (yes, you heard that right!) new writers who are helping to make Autostraddle brighter and sharper.
In Their Debut Romance, Akwaeke Emezi Writes a Kind of Love I Recognize
The friendship central to You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty is as important as the romance.
This Episode of “Real Housewives of New York” Was Performative Pride Allyship at Its Finest
“March Madness”, as completely unhinged and dated as it is, also reveals something far more depressing and contemporary: Nothing has really changed.
14 Boy Band Songs That Would Be Better If They Were Sapphic
Professing your eternal love to someone who has literally never expressed romantic interest? Must be sapphic.
Quiz: Which ’90s Nickelodeon Heroine Are You?
For this quiz, you’re headed to sleepaway camp!
Autostraddle’s WNBA Fantasy League Proves You Cannot Win Without The Gays
“How do I pick Candace Parker for all five starting line up spots?” — Autostraddle Editor in Chief Carmen Phillips
The Comment Awards Are Barely Balancing on this Skateboard
“The DIY, ‘we’re making and taking our space’ vibe was intensely creative. I see Autostraddle as right in line with that history.”