The Comment Awards Love You! Yes, You!
“Crying in the gay bar right now.”
It’s A-Camp 2019 Campership Time: Apply For One, Donate Some Money
Read essays from our 2018 A-Camp Campership recipients and find out how to help send more lucky campers to this year’s celebration in Ojai!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I Wanna Know Who You Keep As Family
You know, I pull my family from everywhere. Tell me who makes up the family in your life, be it bio or chosen or something else entirely.
The Comment Awards Are Sleeping With Their Ex. Maybe. Possibly.
“Well, now I need ‘Consider disengaging if you’re processing more than you’re fucking’ embroidered on a pillowcase.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Has Your Diva Cup Ever Rolled Down The Aisle On A Bus Full Of People Or Was That Just Me?
I want to hear about an embarrassing moment in public you’ve had! And then I want to hear how you SURVIVED it!
23 Black Queer and Trans Femmes to Follow on Instagram This Black History Month
Honey, these glorious embodiments of black femme magic are about to sweep you off your feet.
The Comment Awards Are Crushing On Carmen SanDiego
“I’ve had a crush on Carmen SanDiego’s femme badassery since before I knew what crushes were, and long before I knew I could have them on women.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I Came Out in a Minivan on the Way to New York, How About You?
Sometimes when we come out, especially after that first time…it’s kind of hilarious.
Introducing Camp Autostraddle XI
Join Roxane Gay, Be Steadwell, Nia & Ness, Gaby Dunn, Brittani Nichols and 400 LGBTQ women, non-binary people and other trans folks for five days of fun fun fun in Ojai, California!
Send Autostraddle a Birthday Card, Because We’re Turning 10!
In honor of our 10th birthday, our Birthday Issue, and your senior editors’ intrepid love for all things DIY and tangible in a world determined to go all digital, we invite you to send Autostraddle a physical birthday card to celebrate our big day.
The Comment Awards Think You’re Hot and You Can Too
“If Erin Sullivan has taught me anything, it’s that someone will try to use a bath bomb as a dildo.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Who Was Your First LGBTQ Inspiration Model?
Do you remember the first inspiration models or role models in your life? Come chill with me and let’s get hella nostalgic!
The Comment Awards Are Crushing On Gillian Anderson
“Dana Scully and the XXX Files? I’m into that.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: If You Could Write A Letter To Who You Were 10 Years Ago, What Would You Say?
Don’t be shy! We’re all family here and we’re all in this together.
Monday Roundtable: Reflections on Being 19 From 2019
“I hadn’t yet come to terms with being a lesbian, so I also spent a lot of time making excuses not to have sex.”
The Comment Awards Are Folding You Into Thirds and Setting You Upright In a Drawer
Spark joy, motherf*ckers!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: A Modest Proposal That Pet Stores Are The New Queer Meet-Up Spots In 2019, Do You Agree?
You may be saying, “Alexis, you’re late to the party here,” but gentlepeople I believe I am right on time.
The Comment Awards are Cheering for You in this Brand New Year
“Gay cheerleader of the cosmos, guess I found my desired position for future job applications.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Which Fictional Character’s Energy Are You Channeling in 2019?
Happy New Year, my friends, and welcome to the first FRIDAY OPEN THREAD of 20biteen!
Call For Submissions: The Birthday Issue
Autostraddle turns ten in 2019 and in that spirit, the first theme issue of the year is BIRTHDAY. This can mean so many things! Pop in to find out more!