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Most Lesbian Christmas Songs: A collage of five Christmas albums by Doris Day, Nat King Cole, Wham!, Brenda Lee, and Eartha Kitt
Christmas Music

Classic Christmas Songs, Ranked by Lesbianism

The lyric “someday soon, we all will be together, if the fates allow” is very Sappho if you know what I mean. I’ll take any opportunity to find the dyke root in any piece of media, so why not rank some holiday classics by how much lesbian energy they exude?

danijanae November 30, 2021 17 Comments
Aubrey Plaza and Kristen Stewart in Happiest Season
Movie News & Trailers

Witchy Aubrey Plaza Prophesies “Happiest Season 2” ‘Cause Riley Needs Love Too

Ho ho ho, homos! 

Heather Hogan November 30, 2021 11 Comments
young Black woman sits on her bed looking thoughtfully into the distance
Breakups Relationships

You Need Help: Trusting Yourself After Leaving an Abusive Relationship

The first thing I want to say is that I’m so sorry you had this experience with someone you loved, who you trusted. You deserve to be treated with respect and honor and grace. Remember that when you feel yourself doubting your heart and mind in the future.

danijanae November 30, 2021 1 Comment
First Person Identity

I’m Tired of Apologizing for My Intersex Trans Body

Within a binary understanding of sex, a binary understanding of gender, or a binary separation between sex and gender, I am impossible.

Sam Sharpe November 30, 2021 14 Comments
A person with dark brown skin and black curly hair wears a light blue shirt with a white tank underneath. They lean on a couch and look at their phone.
Dating

I Used to ‘Compensate’ for My Blackness in the Dating World — Now I Embrace It

As a teen, my insecurities made me feel like my Blackness was something that dragged down my worth.

Lola Renn November 29, 2021 8 Comments
A collage of winter solstice gifts
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft Holigays

Holigay Gift Guide: For Winter Solstice

I’ve gathered a variety of ritual kits, books, supplies, and tools to help you tap into the deep, powerful, recovery-oriented magic of this season.

meg November 29, 2021 3 Comments
Sara Ramirez and Cynthia Nixon are seen on the set of "And Just Like That..." the follow up series to "Sex and the City" in Foley Square NYC
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Sara Ramirez and Cynthia Nixon Pal Around at Pride on Sex and the City

Also! JoJo Siwa’s holiday gift picks for queer youths, Dickinson’s lasting queer legacy, Stephanie Beatriz chats about Encanto, and more!

Heather Hogan November 29, 2021 8 Comments
Yellowjackets 103 recap: Taissa doing Akilah's hair by a lake
TV Show Recaps

“Yellowjackets” Episode 103 Recap: Never Quite As It Seems

Three Taissas have frightening encounters with eyeballs (or lack thereof); Misty wants wings; and Shauna and Jackie have a bff fight.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya November 29, 2021 25 Comments
Holiday date night collage of sexy, cozy items
Holigays Relationships

How To Plan a Cozy, Sexy Holiday Date Night

Gifts don’t have to be physical objects. Setting up a sweet, sexy date-night-in for your partner or polycule can be an incredibly meaningful experience, as well as a beautiful way to show your care and affection.

meg November 29, 2021 8 Comments
Cozy season soup recommendations: A collage of soups
Food Lists Holigays Quizzes

Quiz: What Cozy Season Soup Should You Make?

Not sure what’s for dinner? Take this quiz to find out what cozy season soup you should make — featuring vegetarian and vegan recipes with lots of options for substitutions!

Lucia November 28, 2021 17 Comments
Ashley Paige and Ava D'Amore
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Feeling Feelings

Having great sex when you don’t feel great and sexy, what it means to feel your feelings, the state of sex parties today and more.

Ryan Yates November 28, 2021 3 Comments
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Music

Taylor Swift’s Red (Emily Dickinson’s Version)

I never met a straight person who pines like these two!

Heather Hogan November 27, 2021 17 Comments
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Webcomics

Reine #28: Love Is A Community Experience

You cannot love alone.

Ren Strapp November 27, 2021 12 Comments
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Shopping

Best Black Friday 2021 Deals: Boxer-Briefs, Boots, Skincare, Candles, Planters and More!

We’ve got our eye on flannels, skincare, planters, boots, sneakers, underpants and so much more at the year’s best Black Friday sales! Support Autostraddle by shopping through our affiliate links!

Riese November 26, 2021
Leighton kisses her Tinder match against the hotel wall.
TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: “The Sex Lives of College Girls” Is — Surprise! — G A Y

Plus updates on All American, New Amsterdam, Riverdale, and Nancy Drew!

Natalie and Valerie Anne
November 26, 2021 8 Comments
Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder and Meagan Tandy as Sophie Moore -- Photo: Kailey Schwerman/The CW
TV Show Recaps

“Batwoman” Episode 307 Recap: Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Slow Burn, Angst

Can you imagine having SOPHIE MOORE in your bed and just…leaving? I love you Montoya, but it couldn’t be me.

Nic November 26, 2021 7 Comments
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LGBTQ+ Businesses Straddleverse

25% Off The World’s Best Gay Gear at the Autostraddle Store Starts NOW

It’s here and queer and only comes once a year: it’s the annual HOMO FOR THE HOLIDAYS sale! Now through Small Business Saturday and concluding on Cyber Monday.

Sarah November 26, 2021
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AF+

You’re One Lucky Homo! All A+ Members Get 40% Off in the Autostraddle Store!

So go on, scroll on, 
There’s merch for every gender.
And thank you, oh thank you,
for being an A+ Member.

Sarah November 26, 2021 7 Comments
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House & Garden

Notes for a Queer Homemaker: Tips From Someone Who Loves You

Many of us are getting into the season of hosting and cleaning that comes with the holidays, and I hope that this makes preparing for company feel a little easier and brings a little order to what can sometimes feel like an unhinged time of year.

Ari November 26, 2021 32 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are With Jodie Foster! On a Skateboard! At the Eiffel Tower!

“Let me have the illusion that I am tough and mean please!”

Darcy November 26, 2021 3 Comments
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