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First Person

Measuring My Queerness By Different Therapists I’ve Had

If I had a dollar for every therapist I’ve had, I’d probably have enough money to buy a relatively decent meal at a nearby bodega.

Lily Alvarado May 26, 2022 8 Comments
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viv May 25, 2022 3 Comments
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Sex Toys

I Tried Foria’s CBD Intimacy Melts and Achieved My Size Queen Dreams

The thought of a suppository didn’t exactly set my vulva ablaze, but I decided to keep an open mind and an open vagina.

Guest May 25, 2022 6 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Seriously Who Are We Supposed to Ship Valkyrie With?!

Big questions from the Thor: Love & Thunder trailer; another day, another anti-trans Netflix special; what Kate McKinnon gave to SNL; and more.

Heather Hogan May 25, 2022 10 Comments
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Sports

Cherelle Griner, Wife of Brittney Griner, Opens Up to Robin Roberts About BG’s Russian Detainment

“I won’t go down until she’s back,” Cherelle said. “Every single day matters for me to be sound, for me to be alert, for me to be attentive, to make sure that she comes back.” 

Heather Hogan May 25, 2022 4 Comments
Sex

Intimate Geographies: An Old-Fashioned Lesbian Melodrama

This is a story where I’m not the protagonist.

Drew Burnett Gregory May 25, 2022 6 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: This Thirsty Reel of Ashlyn Harris Is Incredibly Effective!

Also, ahem, did my invitation to the “Hacks” pool party get lost in the mail??????????????

Christina Tucker May 25, 2022
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The Autostraddle Team Maysturbation Survey Results Are In!

Our favorite fantasies, how often we masturbate, unexpected items we do the job with, and more!

Nico May 25, 2022 2 Comments
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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: They’re Children.

Thinking of Uvalde, Texas tonight. There are no words.

Carmen Phillips May 24, 2022 11 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Gentleman Jack” Inches Closer to the Great Cheater Reckoning!

It’s time to eat the rich!

Heather Hogan May 24, 2022 4 Comments
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TV Reviews

“The Circle” Is Here With Bisexual Chaos — and Spice Girls!

I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I knew next to nothing about the Spice Girls before this season of The Circle, but I can now confidently say that I would die for Mel B.

the team May 24, 2022 2 Comments
Sex

Intimate Geographies: I Didn’t Think I Deserved To Be Topped, I Was Very Wrong

Over and over, the universe has instructed me: ask for what you want. Over and over, I’ve refused.

Abbie Jones May 24, 2022 17 Comments
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Identity

You Need Help: Will I Ever Feel Comfortable in My Own Skin?

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Darcy May 24, 2022 13 Comments
Solo Dance by Li Kotomi, translated by Arthur Reiji Morris
LGBT Book Reviews

Li Kotomi’s “Solo Dance” Is Haunted by Death and Literature

Solo Dance has no illusions that in the present day, the implicit and explicit violence of homophobia still leaves lasting scars on young queer people.

himani May 24, 2022 3 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Kate McKinnon Bids a Tearful, Hilarious Goodbye to SNL

How Ellen won and then lost, the WNBA doubles down on bringing Brittney Griner home, Netflix’s new gay vampire anime, and more!

Heather Hogan May 23, 2022 2 Comments
Love + Sex

Intimate Geographies: Two Femmes Kissing on a Futon

This was my first time with a girl and my first time with a fellow femme and it was hot and gentle and earnest and soft, soft, soft.

KaeLyn May 23, 2022 8 Comments
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Sex Toys

I Got Absolutely Jackhammered by the Lovers Joy Stick Thruster and It Was Fine, I Guess?

While the Lovers Joy Stick Thruster fulfilled its promise of reaching “sweet spots,” it was ultimately too intense.

Guest May 23, 2022
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Quizzes

Quiz: Which Baby-Sitters Club Book Are You?

Travel back to 1994 with this extra summery pick-your-own-adventure style quiz.

Darcy May 22, 2022 18 Comments
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Queer Fashion

Style Thief: How To Rock the Queer Maximalism of Hayley Kiyoko

Lesbian Jesus is know for her bold color- and pattern-mixing, creating looks that are over-the-top and gay as hell. Add a little more maximalism to your life with this guide to dressing like Hayley Kiyoko.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 22, 2022 8 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Come To Lesbian Jesus, Hayley Kiyoko and Becca Tilley Have Confirmed Their 4-Year Relationship!

After four years of taking romantic vacations in the same location at the same time, Becca Tilley and Hayley Kiyoko have officially confirmed that they are girlfriends!!

Riese May 21, 2022 7 Comments
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