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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.

Vanessa January 31, 2019 15 Comments
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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.”

Darcy January 25, 2019 44 Comments
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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!

KaeLyn January 25, 2019 78 Comments
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The Comment Awards Are Crushing On Gillian Anderson

“Dana Scully and the XXX Files? I’m into that.”

Darcy January 18, 2019 17 Comments
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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.

Reneice Charles January 18, 2019 100 Comments
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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 team January 14, 2019 39 Comments
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The Comment Awards Are Folding You Into Thirds and Setting You Upright In a Drawer

Spark joy, motherf*ckers!

Darcy January 11, 2019 47 Comments
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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.

A. Tony Jerome January 11, 2019 101 Comments
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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.”

Darcy January 4, 2019 9 Comments
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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!

Heather Hogan January 4, 2019 96 Comments
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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!

The Editors January 3, 2019 10 Comments
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The Comment Awards Are Eating Leftover Chocolates in Bed

“I’m calling it Carbmas now.”

Darcy December 28, 2018 17 Comments
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FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What’s Something Good That Happened To You In 2018?

2018 wasn’t *all* bad, was it? I mean, we called it 20GAYteen for a reason.

Natalie December 28, 2018 199 Comments
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Getting In Bed With Kristin + Ryann Holmes: Creating Community, Breaking Up With Social Media and More!

bklyn boihood’s co-creator is here to answer all your pressing questions!

Kristin December 28, 2018 1 Comment
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POST-HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: 20% Off Everything in the Autostraddle Store

Celebrate the end of #20GAYTEEN with 20% off everything in the Autostraddle store! We’re pretty sure that your happiness and our future depends on it.

Sarah December 26, 2018 6 Comments
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The Comment Awards Are Dancing Around A Solstice Fire

It’s a magical time of year.

Darcy December 21, 2018 22 Comments
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Straight People Watch: Holiday Edition

“To everyone’s credit, something they never tell you about as a child is the metaphorical cowboy snowman ready to do the devil’s bidding in a marriage, so who, really, is to blame here?”

Erin December 21, 2018 65 Comments
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Not In Our Name: A Statement on Trans Inclusion From Lesbian Editors and Publishers

We have joined with the editors and publishers of Diva, Curve, Lesbians on the Loose, Tagg Magazine, DapperQ and Lez Spread The Word to make a statement on our commitment to trans inclusion, support and advocacy.

Riese December 18, 2018 106 Comments
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The Comment Awards Can Have Nice Things

“The heart with a dot below it is the menstruation heart you cannot change my mind.”

Darcy December 14, 2018 24 Comments
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FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Which Romantic Comedies Remind You That Love Isn’t A Lie?

Romantic comedies are the cure to my broken heart, and maybe yours! Get in here and talk about them with me!

Ari December 14, 2018 95 Comments
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