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7 Badass Ladies of “Buffy” and the Halloween Costumes They Inspire

From vampires to their slayers, Buffy‘s got you covered.

Rachel October 13, 2014 25 Comments
Halloween

Top Five Gillian Anderson-Inspired Halloween Costumes

As the season of wearing costumes recreationally approaches, you may be interested in leveraging Gillian Anderson’s icon status for yourself. Fear not! We have you covered with a plethora of Gillian Anderson based costumes, from the well-loved and recognizable to the delightfully obscure.

Rachel October 9, 2014 17 Comments
Halloween

My Top Seven Comics-Based Halloween Costumes for 2014

Dressing up like your favorite comic-inspired character is one of the best things about Halloween.

Mey October 7, 2014 10 Comments
Holigays

Top Ten Ways For Non-Americans To Celebrate a Gay America Day

There is so much LGBTQ American awesomeness in this post that we can hardly believe it exists (there’s a PLAYLIST, even!), but that doesn’t mean we don’t need some more American feelings from you.

Trouble July 4, 2014 26 Comments
Holigays

Top Ten Ways For Non-Canadians To Celebrate a Gay Canada Day

There is so much LGBTQ Canadian awesomeness in this post that we can hardly believe it exists (there’s a PLAYLIST, even!), but that doesn’t mean we don’t need some more Canadian feelings from you.

Riese July 1, 2014 28 Comments
Holigays

Team Pick: Mamas Day Cards for All Your Mama Needs

I love Mamas Day because I don’t feel like I have to awkwardly try and squish my own life around to try and make it applicable.

Maddie May 11, 2014 7 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Holigays

20 Gifts To Make For Mother’s Day

Because no one appreciates your skills quite like the human who saved all of your paintings from K-12 Art Class.

Hansen May 8, 2014 29 Comments
Jewish Holidays Recipes

Matzo Brei: Nothing to Pass-over Here

How do you make omelets and French toast even better than they already are? Matzo, that’s how.

Stephanie Goldfarb April 17, 2014 18 Comments
Music Valentine's Day

Captain’s Log: Happy Belated Valentimes

New music from Angel Haze, Brody Dalle, Cibo Matto, Warpaint, CHVRCHES and Kelis.

Stef February 21, 2014 2 Comments
Valentine's Day

6 Things To Do With Conversation Hearts Besides Eat Them

I’ve never had a candy try to convince me to eat it, yet still fail. But that’s the problem with Conversation Hearts.

Kristen February 17, 2014 9 Comments
Valentine's Day

7 Alternatives to Your Stupid Valentine’s Day Traditions

I have a lot of strong opinions about most things and this time, it’s things people like doing on Valentine’s Day.

Brittani February 14, 2014 39 Comments
Recipes Valentine's Day

Get Baked: Beet-ing Hearts & Citrus Quinoa Salad for Your Most Colorful Valentine’s Day Ever

What says “I love you” or any other variation of it, more than “I carved these beets into hearts for you”?

Yvonne February 12, 2014 3 Comments
Food and Drink Valentine's Day

Liquor In The V-Day: My Bloody Valentine

We present to you a V-Day drink that could be romantic, bro-mantic or no-mantic — either way, it’ll still be delicious.

A.E. Osworth February 11, 2014 14 Comments
Shopping Valentine's Day

I Heart Valentine’s Day: The Gay Girl’s Great Big Gift Guide

Gifts for blackhearts, strawberry kisses, white knights, red hot lovers, hearts of gold, blue valentines, you and your girlfriend. Really it’s all in here. All of it. Try me.

Riese February 6, 2014 23 Comments
Relationships Valentine's Day

8 Great Long-Distance Dates for A Really Gay Valentine’s Day

Even if we can’t spring for round-trip tickets for two to a shared favorite destination or get enough time off work to visit for a long weekend, we can make it an adorable night.

Carmen February 6, 2014 42 Comments
Sex Toys Valentine's Day

30 Super Lesbosexy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

What to get someone for Valentine’s Day when you have no idea what to get someone for Valentine’s Day but you do like sex. Vibrators, strap-ons, robot cufflinks and more.

Ryan Yates February 5, 2014 15 Comments
Community Holigays

New Year’s OPEN THREAD 2014: Braver / Bolder Edition

Here’s how we’re gonna be brave and bold in the new year. What about you?

the team December 31, 2013 77 Comments
Holigays Playlists

Playlist: New Year’s, No Fears

This is a good time, self-reassurance, “you’re about to OWN the new year” kind of party. You got this.

Lauren December 31, 2013 3 Comments
Christmas

LGBTQ Charity List for 2014: Your Guide to Giving Back

‘Tis the season to give back, so consider Autostraddle your Queer Charity Matchmaker. We’ve put together a list of some of the best North American charities whose missions focus on the LGBTQ community.

Kate December 23, 2013 14 Comments
Christmas

Last Minute Holigay Gift Guide 2013: Caffeine is the Key to Everyone’s Heart

Because nothing powers you through the holidays better than caffeine and chocolate.

Wren December 20, 2013 10 Comments
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