Lez Liberty Lit: Do Not Privatize Libraries
Why is privatizing libraries a thing! Plus, centering voices not just bodies, banned books, stoner novels, nonlinear narratives, and more.
Foolish Child #109: Foolish Child(ren’s Books)
Do you know how beneficial a book about inexplicably loving random pairings of older women would have been to me at like fourteen, when Agent Scully met Agent Reyes?
December 2021: What’s New and Gay To Stream
This December we’ve got the Sex and the City reboot and its non-binary Sara Ramirez character, a bisexual reindeer on Santa’s B-Team, a Black gay dating app inventor, the new Matrix movie, a queer character in a Christmas rom-com, a queer Real Housewife, a lesbian organic dairy farmer in an all-female dystopia and so much more!
Pop Culture Fix: Kathryn Hahn Is Our New Jo in the “Facts of Life” Live Re-Enactment
Even more lesbian Christmas movies, the first trailer for the Sex and the City sequel, The best Harry Potter novel isn’t written by JK Rowling, and more!
No Filter: All I Want To Do Is Celebrate Christmas Caroling Through the Night With Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts
Plus, Indya Moore for British Vogue? What else is there to say but “I’d like some more?” And hot moms (Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris) and cute baby? This is the future gays want!
NEW HOLIDAY MERCH ALERT: Gay Chaos Socks, Fresh Tees, Queer Hoodies, More Pronoun Pins, etc!
Fresh, bright, zesty Autostraddle merch served up just in time for your holigay gifts list.
Satellite of Love: Queer Horoscopes for December 2021
As we come to the close of another pandemic year, I can only describe the collective energy as exhausted. Aren’t we all just a little tired of character-building growth opportunities at this point?
Also.Also.Also: Earring Magic Ken, An Ode to a Whole Entire Queer Icon
Congratulations to Barbados on becoming a republic (and celebrating with Rihanna, as one should!), lesbian feta cheese, and announcing Oestrogeneration — a magazine for trans women writers.
The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 86, November 2021
What terrible advice would you give your 16-year-old self just to see what kind of hell you could unleash on the world?
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?
Witchy Aubrey Plaza Prophesies “Happiest Season 2” ‘Cause Riley Needs Love Too
Ho ho ho, homos!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
“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.
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.
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!
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.