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Money + Work

You Need Help: Coming Out as Non-Binary at Work

Our gender is not a burden, the binary mainstream society is. You are wonderful, I’m so proud of you for reaching out. Take what works from my suggestions, and know I’ll be hoping it all turns out for the best.

Araguaney R. Da Silva November 9, 2017 33 Comments
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Health

Autostraddle Roundtable: All About Our Mental Health

A lot of the requests from readers for advice and for personal writing are about mental health, so today we thought we’d share with you about our brain situations, what helps, what doesn’t, and what we’re still working on.

the team November 6, 2017 66 Comments
Community Halloween

Community Photo Gallery: You All Looked So Good On Halloween

This community gallery is filled with 200+ photos of you queerdos looking very spooky, very sexy, very gay, and all around very, very good!

Vanessa November 6, 2017 54 Comments
Community Halloween

Did You Dress Up This Halloween? Send Us Photos For A Community Gallery!

Did you dress up for Halloween this year? Send me a picture of yourself in costume so I can put together the family photo album of our queer dress up dreams!

Vanessa October 31, 2017 15 Comments
Health

You Need Help: Your Therapist Is Clueless About Disability

Yes, helpful therapists exist! Yes, they are worth it! And yes, they are very hard to find! Stay with me.

Carrie October 24, 2017 12 Comments
Halloween

Roundtable: Our Spookiest Real Ghost Stories

Turn on all the lights in the house and come read about the Winchester Mystery House, haunted cabins, songs playing from beyond the veil, and our deeply unsurprising number of experiences with ghost cats.

the team October 23, 2017 51 Comments
Halloween

This Queer House, Vol 7: Halloween Decorations on a Budget

Get ready to get spooky.

Jenna October 20, 2017 6 Comments
Halloween Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: ‘Tis the Season to Be Spooky

It’s Friday, the week is winding down and we’re headed into one of the most important times of the gay holiday calendar: the weekend closest to Halloween.

Rachel October 20, 2017 58 Comments
Halloween Movie Features

Movie Night: Hocus Pocus

When the air turns crisp and leaves turn orange, I only yearn for one thing: for a virgin to light the damn candle and bring my favorite trio of witches back from the dead.

Carmen Phillips October 20, 2017 33 Comments
Halloween

14 Halloween Costume Ideas from Your Favorite TV Shows, Movies, and More

Halloween is almost here! Here’s how to nail the look of your favorite characters from this year’s TV shows, movies, and video games.

Nora October 20, 2017 12 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: Iowa City, Iowa

Hey, we may be small – but that doesn’t mean we’re small-minded!

Queer Girl City Guides October 17, 2017 8 Comments
Money + Work

Harvey Weinsteins Everywhere: Let’s Talk About Workplace Sexual Harassment

This is a feelings atrium to talk about our own experiences with workplace sexual harassment and predatory bosses and all the stuff that comes up for us when stories like the one about Harvey Weinstein happen.

Riese October 11, 2017 53 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: Asheville, North Carolina

It’s a little city full of odds and ends (and some queers) planted in the mountains.

Queer Girl City Guides October 10, 2017 13 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: Baltimore, Maryland

Although Baltimore is not known as a tourist destination or a LGBTQ vacation spot, the city has an abundance of culture and beauty to offer its visitors and residents.

Queer Girl City Guides October 3, 2017 25 Comments
Jewish Holidays LGBT History

18 Influential Lesbian & Bisexual Jewish Women To Remember Today

Some very cool ladies to remember in all that we do

Riese September 30, 2017 24 Comments
Health

Gym Class: Power Up with Powerlifting

Greetings, Gym Class! Blend up a protein shake and get ready to set a new personal best. It’s just you and the barbell, baby. Today’s article is all about powerlifting.

Katrina September 28, 2017 15 Comments
Health

Gym Class: Ready, Set, Row!

In addition to the basics, I’ll give you a brief rundown on safety and proper form, introduce you to the erg, and provide some sample workouts.

Katrina September 27, 2017 23 Comments
Health

The 2017 WNBA Finals: Just Another Case of History Repeating

Tonight we’ll see if the defending champs can claim a decisive advantage in the series or if it’s just another case of history repeating. If it’s the latter, and this year’s WNBA Finals can even come close to matching the excitement of last year, basketball fans are in for a real treat.

Natalie September 26, 2017 6 Comments
Health

Gym Class: Put Up Your Dukes, We’re Boxing

This series will help you get started with your new favorite sport. Today, pop in your mouthguard and put up your dukes! This Gym Class is all about boxing.

Katrina September 26, 2017 31 Comments
Identity Jewish Holidays

Shanah Tovah, Here’s 36 Influential Jewish LGBTQ Women & Non-Binary Humans!

Some interesting Jewish people to enjoy with your apples and honey.

Riese September 21, 2017 38 Comments
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