Baopu #101: Effortlessly High Expectations
How do you balance effort and expectations? You gotta meet yourself half way… or not.
Boobs on Your Tube: Each New Episode of “P-Valley” Is a Chef’s Kiss, Bon Appétit
On P-Valley, Mercedes once again has had the rug yanked out from under her by someone who professed to care. Plus updates from All Rise, The Chi, Roswell, New Mexico and For All Mankind.
“Good Trouble” Episode 411 Recap: The Year of Yes
Am I a little sad that Alice didn’t use this opportunity to find out more about Sumi’s feelings and what sparked their initial break-up? Yes, but the biggest impediment between Alice and Sumi has always been the lack of trust. This is how you build it back up.
Obsessed: The Stayner Family’s Real American Horror Story
Hulu’s “Captive Audience” is one of the most intense crime stories I’ve ever heard, and it starts with the kidnapping of a seven-year-old boy and ends with a serial killer in Yosemite park.
So You Want To Go To The Beach
This is a packing list for VACATIONS. The ones where you aren’t really doing anything, just reading a ton of romance novels between dips in the ocean and playing board games while drinking wine at night.
The Comment Awards Are Racing Rainbow Road
“MAKE TRANS ICON BIRDO A MAIN PLAYABLE CHARACTER IN MARIO CART, YOU COWARDS!”
Chris Belcher’s “Pretty Baby” Examines the Power of Shame in Our Culture
You don’t have to look very closely to see that shame is one of the foremost organizing principles of our society.
Into the A+ Advice Box #64: BREAKING UP
Breaking up with a queer anti-choice friend, your partner isn’t over their ex, and more!
Three Sober Queers on Their First Drinks and Workplace Drinking Culture
“It’s funny, much like coming out, I always look back on these moments and think ‘Ah that’s when I should have known I had a problem’.”
Also.Also.Also: Kehlani Rides Hard for LGBTQ Starbucks Workers, and We Ride Hard for Them
Kehlani opens up that their viral parking lot moment this week came after “influencer” Christian Walker harassed LGBTQ Starbucks workers. Also, librarians stand together in protest of anti-LGBTQ harassment…. and umm, the brands are getting horny!?
“The Boys” Narrowly Missed A Bury Your Gays Storyline
The Boys sidesteps a harmful queer trope but only after sidelining their only queer woman for the season and I’m not sure how I feel about it.
In the Sexy and Smart New Novel “Sirens & Muses,” the Art World Is Hell
The chaotic art school tale is a confident debut from Antonia Angress.
These Queer Handyworkers Want to Make Your Life Easier
Rent-A-Butch and The Handy Dyke provide queer customers a safe and friendly option in a space dominated by straight cis men.
Find the Perfect Summer Lip With These Four Shades
Who doesn’t want to look sun-kissed, moisturized, and blushing? Whether a soft matte or a high shine cream, I’ve probably got something for you.
Rainbow Reading: Happy “Our Wives Under The Sea” Week to All Who Celebrate
After another banger week for books coverage on Autostraddle, catch up on all the latest happenings in the queer lit world.
Foolish Child #122: Butter Warmer
“Is that like a wink-wink butter warmer from a catalog of ‘discreetly shipped’ adult play-things?”
Pop Culture Fix: Trans Superhero Dreamer Flies From Screen to Page
Nicole Maines co-wrote Superman: Son of Kal-El #13, which officially introduced Dreamer into the DC comic-verse!! Plus, Lily and Ola won’t return for Sex Education’s fourth season, a new show from the creator of First Kill, and more.
“Motherland: Fort Salem” Episode 304 Recap: Make the Yuletide Gay
It’s Yuletide in July! Our runaway witches are trapped in the Marshal Manor so they take a break from fighting to celebrate Yule.
“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 203: Dating Men
Whether you’re a lesbian who dated men as a teen or a queer person who dates lots of genders, our community is far too mixed and gender is far too complicated to leave men — cis and trans — out of our discussions.
No Filter: Literally What Is Not To Love About This Photo of Javicia Leslie
Plus, if I have said it once I have said it a thousand times: Keke Palmer is a 48-year-old Auntie in a 28 year old’s body and I! Love! It!