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Amity and Luz hold hands on purpose and blush
TV Show Recaps

Amity and Luz Get Together-Together in The Owl House’s Hootiest Episode Yet

Luz accidentally takes Amity on a haunted ride through a Tunnel of Love. Even scarier? She finally holds Amity’s hand on purpose.

Heather Hogan August 4, 2021 14 Comments
The Words "Wait Is This a Date" are in neon purple against a neon green background. It is surrounded by various cartoon emojis and text message bubbles.
Dating Podcasts

Welcome to “Wait, Is This a Date?” a New Autostraddle Podcast about Queer Dating You Never Knew You Always Needed

Think of us as your friendly neighborhood co-hosts, guiding you through super specific queer dating conundrums because honestly, straight dating podcasts could never.

Christina Tucker August 4, 2021 6 Comments
Aubrey Plaza attends the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 08, 2020 in Santa Monica, California.
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Aubrey Plaza’s Got Major Imposter Syndrome (GAY!) in Her New Hulu Dark Comedy

Also! Your first look at Beanie Feldstein as Monica Lewinsky, Lucy Hale spoiled PLL for Demi Lovato, Carmen is convinced Charlotte’s kid is queer in the new Sex and the City, and more!

Heather Hogan August 4, 2021 2 Comments
In two black and white images, Demi Lovato has their hair slicked back. In one they are sucking on a blonde woman's finger, in the other they are biting on a high heel
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: WOWEEE ZOWEEE Demi Lovato! Giving me KD Lang!

Stars! They are just like us — gay, online and with a cat! And I am having some very gay feelings about this image of Sara Ramirez. They are simply not fit for the public.

Christina Tucker August 4, 2021 7 Comments
Three images of Raven Saunders, the lesbian shot-putter for the United States Olympics team. In the first Raven is dancing and celebrating, in the second she is flexing her muscles, and in the third she is raising an X above her head with her arms during her flag ceremony.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: When You Defeat All the Other Masc Lesbians, Raven Saunders Is the Final Boss

Some new Kehlani dropped! Also: Lil Nas X in a feature interview about Black queerness that must be read, and a link about DaBaby losing DaBookings, because I couldn’t help myself.

Carmen Phillips August 3, 2021 6 Comments
Mythic Quest: Rachel and Dana smile at each other
TV Show Recaps

The “Mythic Quest” Queer Girls Get Their Nerdily Ever After

Season two of Apple TV+’s goofy video game office comedy Mythic Quest gives its gay gamer girls individual stories, plus a happy ending.

Valerie Anne August 3, 2021 1 Comment
3 pictures of Rosie O'Donnell in blazers
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff) LGBT History

Rosie O’Donnell In Blazers, 1992 – 1999

In this much-anticipated follow-up to “12 Monumental Moments In Lesbian Blazer-Wearing History” we are narrowing our focus onto one key subject in 90s blazer history: Rosie O’Donnell.

Riese August 3, 2021 19 Comments
Three photo collage: Karin Büttner-Janz, Stella Walsh, and Babe Didrickson compete in the balance beam, disc throw, and hurdles, respectively
Sports

The History of LGBTQ Women in the Olympics

LGBTQ Olympics history is full of powerful women achieving arduous goals on and off the field/court/track — and it’s also full of infuriating injustices.

Sally August 3, 2021 14 Comments
A genderqueer person with a cane walking down the hallway in a h
First Person Gender

Why Discovering Your Trans Identity As A Disabled Person Can Be So Confusing

Society painted me as a burden, and undeserving of autonomy. I have taken that paintbrush and created a beautiful life where being disabled isn’t a bad thing.

antiableist August 3, 2021 5 Comments
Tara Maclay of Buffy the Vampire Slayer stands in front of a window with a shocked look on her face and a bullet hole over her heart
Movie Features

You Need Help: Can I Kill Queer Characters As A Queer Writer?

If queer creators are so worried about backlash from the community that we begin to self-censor, then the only interesting queer work will be made by straight people.

Drew Burnett Gregory August 3, 2021 13 Comments
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Quizzes

Quiz: What’s Your Summer Olympics Event?

On your marks, quiz fans, because the race is on to discover which is the Olympic event for you!

Sally August 2, 2021 38 Comments
Teela and Andra share a secret look of adoration
TV Reviews

Sarah Michelle Gellar Gays Up “Masters of the Universe: Revelation,” He-Man Fanboys Drown in Own Tears

Last week I followed the sweet sound of fanboy weeping and discovered a treasure beyond my wildest imagination.

Heather Hogan August 2, 2021 154 Comments
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

To L and Back: Generation Q Special Pre-Season 2 Podcast Episode Is Here

“Analyssa, no, that’s National Treasure, that’s not The L Word: Generation Q. I know they’re very similar.”

Riese August 2, 2021
image shows three screenshots from three differernt music videos where each lead singer is posing with a thin romantic love interest.
Music

The Drop: When Will Black Queer Artists Realize That Fat Black Girls Need Love Too?

These music videos just perpetuate the idea that you have to look a certain way to be worthy of love.

danijanae August 2, 2021 11 Comments
A dark-skinned transgender woman looking in the bathroom mirror at school.
First Person Gender

When Thin is a Trans Requirement

Body fat is central to how we perceive gender. So what does that mean if you’re a trans person?

Eli Cugini August 2, 2021 16 Comments
Melissa King and Lena Waithe chat at a dinner party in Malibu
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Melissa King and Lena Waithe Are Gaying Up Dinner Parties Together

Rosie has joined the new A League of Their Own TV series, Dolly honors Whitney, Clea DuVall will play Eleanor Roosevelt’s BFF in First Lady, and more gayness from the Batcave.

Heather Hogan August 2, 2021 1 Comment
A collage of three shows mentioned in this list
TV Lists

August 2021: What’s New and Gay To Stream

We’ve got some girl-on-girl in Modern Love’s second season, a dramedy about Indigenous teens in Oklahoma, a documentary exposing the ex-gay movement, Season 2 of Control-Z and a little bit more!

Riese August 1, 2021 8 Comments
Valentine Boudreaux, Lain Arbor, River Gray
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is All About Sexual Self-Discovery

Pandemic sexual self-discovery, how vanilla sexual narratives can be harmful, how to tell your friend their partner sucks and more.

Ryan Yates August 1, 2021 3 Comments
A stylized graphic featuring a grid of the 12 astrological signs in a light lavender against a swirled muted navy blue background.
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Queer Horoscopes for August 2021: Where Does Your Sign Find Peace in the Chaos?

During these intense times, we need to find places to rest and restore ourselves. What helps get you unstuck from patterns of tension?

Corina Dross August 1, 2021 3 Comments
feature image collage showing team members enjoying the summer across the country
AF+

The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 82, July 2021

one time someone said they hoped i got absolutely railed before a date and it meant a lot to me, wanted to just share that love and support.

Carmen Phillips July 31, 2021 7 Comments
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