Our Favorite Hand Lotions For Soothing Your Extra-Dry Hands
Who’s got dry hands WE’VE ALL GOT DRY HANDS
Dark Under Eye Circles Are Gay, or: Hi, I’m Depressed
Is it not a gay badge of honor to be tired and sad and drained and to still exist?
95% of Lesbians Keep Their Fingernails Short, All Hands On Deck
According to our Lesbian Stereotypes Survey, y’all have overwhelmingly short nails and also a lot of you play the piano?
Yup, A Lot Of Us Are Hairy Dykes After All
It’s true that queer women and non-binary people are more likely to let their body hair grow than straight cis women are — but a lot of us still take it off.
VIDEO : Make Me Feel with This Janelle Monáe-Inspired Halloween Look
Can you believe it’s already Halloween?! Check out this RAD last minute makeup look inspired by Janelle Monae’s “Make Me Feel” video!
VIDEO: Easy Breezy No-Makeup Makeup with Noto Botanics
This no-makeup look is actually super minimalist — who has time for fifteen products designed to make you look like you aren’t wearing any? With multi-use stain sticks that work for a range of skin tones and concealer, you’re looking amazing and natural in just a few minutes.
VIDEO: Get Your Summer Babe ☀️ Shine On
Sometimes you need a quick everyday look that will have you turning heads in ten minutes or less. This is it, from one summer babe to another!
Monday Roundtable: The Makeup That Changed Our Lives
“A bold lip is my femme secret to instant confidence. I could be wearing day-old sweatpants and bed head and a red lip makes me feel READY TO BE SEEN.”
VIDEO: Pride’s Final Weekend Look Is Spacey Glowy Glam, So Get Ready
I’ve put together a spacey glowy glam look that will turn your face into a magnet. A magnet for what? YOU DECIDE.
Flung Out of Space: Create a Queer Alien Look With Holographic Makeup
In this political climate, it’s refreshing to feel powerful for a change, and it’s amazing what channeling the spirit of a galactic demagogue will do for your confidence. In case you need a boost, here are range products I love for getting the look.
6 Over-the-Counter Eczema Treatments I’ve Tried, Ranked From Worst to Best
A rundown of the more effective products I’ve tried, plus some common treatments that just did not work.
Self-Acceptance & Butt Cover-Ups: 8 Queer Women’s Tattoo Stories
I talked to several smart, artistic, and wonderful inked-up queers in my life about what inspired their body art.
AM/PM: Waking Up Is Hard to Do
“I give myself the first hour I’m awake to lie in bed wishing I was still asleep and do the mental gymnastics necessary to get my feet on the floor. Sometimes it takes less than an hour and that’s great! Often it does not.”
AM/PM: I Can’t Sleep, Can You?
Sleep apps, French girl skincare, and some truly adorable watercolors!
5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Gender-Neutral Perfume or Cologne
Here’s how to find a fragrance that fits who you are, even when you don’t fit neatly into marketers’ boxes.
AM/PM: Kitten Alarm
Is Kristin the kind of person who makes her own granola? Only one way to find out!
5 Things to Consider Before Getting Your First Tattoo
Getting a tattoo is exciting. But don’t get so excited that you lose sight of a few important things.
AM/PM: Tender Tomboy on a Bike
Heather Hogan can conquer the world with the right routine; find out what it looks like!
AM/PM: It’s Morning
Welcome to AM/PM, where Autostraddle team members share our morning and evening rituals. This is how Erin starts her day!
How Stiletto Nails Helped Me Embrace My Queer High Femme Identity
My nails may contribute to the erasure of my queer identity, but they represent a departure from following other people’s rules — and instead listening to my own voice.