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Christmas

The Nerdiest Holiday Gift Guide

Don’t know what to get that nerdy cuddle buddy in time for the holidays? Or need help wink-nudging that bad-gift-getting significant other of yours? I’ve got you covered.

Whitney Pow November 22, 2011 33 Comments
Christmas

Cameras Are a Queer’s Best Friend: The Holiday DSLR Guide

Why don’t you take a picture? It’ll last longer.

the team November 21, 2011 68 Comments
Community Halloween

Many Pumpkins Enter, Some Pumpkins Leave: Halloween Thunderdome Winners!

Winners announced!

Rachel November 7, 2011 12 Comments
Halloween

You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume: Down to the Last Minute

Thirteen awesome last-minute adorable queer costumes for your crafting pleasure. I swear, even right now, you still have time to make a hilariously awesome (Gay) Halloween costume.

Lizz October 31, 2011 40 Comments
Halloween

Gallery: 50 Sexy Vampires and Witches For a Happy Halloween

Who’s your favorite witch/vampire? Look at these hot pictures and decide for yourself. (Includes an early horror film starring Jennifer Beals)

Riese October 31, 2011 32 Comments
Halloween

You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume: Glee and Brittana, Part Two

I told you I’d be back for more Glee costumes! Check out my advice for Rachel Berry, Blaine, Mercedes, Mr. Scheuster. Best of all, there’s more Brittana!

Lizz October 29, 2011 16 Comments
Halloween

12 Geeky Halloween Costume Ideas To Perplex Friends, Onlookers

Because it’s no fun when people can guess what you are.

taylor October 28, 2011 45 Comments
Halloween

I’m Not a Costume: STARS and the Campaign Against Racist Halloween Costumes

A student group from Ohio University decides to launch a campaign against racist costumes — how people have reacted against it and why they’re wrong.

Whitney Pow October 27, 2011 432 Comments
Halloween

You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume: Pretty Little Liars Halloween Special

What do you get when you cross a Pretty Little Liars Fashioncap with a dose of You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume? Lady Gaga, Witches, Elizabethan figures and more!

Lizz October 27, 2011 21 Comments
Halloween

You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume: Glee and Brittana, Part One

Halloween’s getting closer by the day! No worries, I’ve got you covered with a Glee costumes. Cheerios, football players and your favorite coach. Let’s Gleek out costume style!

Lizz October 20, 2011 18 Comments
Halloween

You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume: The Black Swan

Oh no! Halloween is two and a half weeks away! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with a Black Swan costume.

Lizz October 17, 2011 36 Comments
Halloween

Happy Halloween, Homo: Pumpkin Carving Thunderdome

Impress us with your pumpkin carving skills, win love and admiration!

Rachel October 14, 2011 18 Comments
Holigays

Give Your Mom the Gift of the Gay Agenda For Mother’s Day

Better than flowers.

Riese May 5, 2011 36 Comments
Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Open Thread: Where All Our Love is Unconditional Love

The best Valentine I ever got was in the ninth grade and it was done in colored pencil. You?

the team February 14, 2011 149 Comments
Valentine's Day

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

You’re going to be really embarrassed when she pulls out a Je Joue Mimi vibrator and all you’ve got are those dumb roses.

Rachel V February 12, 2011 6 Comments
Holigays

Alex’s Team Pick: FoxDesignBrooklyn’s Gay Valentines Day Cards

Valentines Day is lame, but these cute (AND GAY!) cards from Susanne Fox at FoxDesignBrooklyn (via Etsy) save the day.

Alex February 4, 2011 7 Comments
Holigays

New Year’s OPEN THREAD and “Resolution” Party

Are you (thinking about maybe) changing your life in 2011? Tell us about it.

the team December 31, 2010 248 Comments
Holigays

Christmakwanzakah Open Thread: For All Your Homo-Holiday Feelings

Really hope I get a fingerbox for Christmas.

the team December 24, 2010 554 Comments
Christmas Food and Drink

Get Toasted with Autostraddle: A Very Special Holiday Drinking Edition

Eight holiday drinks! One for each night of Hanukkah! Which is already over but don’t let that stop you from celebrating. Later on we can hunt for Easter eggs. What? I don’t know. Aren’t excerpts fun? I learned how to say ‘cheers’ in German!

Laneia December 20, 2010 60 Comments
Holigays

Lessons Learned: How a Jewy Lesbian Can Enjoy a Pleasant Chanukah with Her Uncharacteristically Bigoted Parents

Dad: Let’s light the candles.
Me: Let’s light your face.

Amy York Rubin December 14, 2010 47 Comments
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