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LAGOS, NIGERIA - OCTOBER 19, 2020: group of nigerian youths protesting around the city about end sars, end bad government, end police brutality in Nigeria.
Politics + Activism

Where Do We Go to be Queer, Nigerian and Alive?

Queer and gender non-conforming Nigerians are more vulnerable to threats and extortion by the Nigerian Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) because they can legally be targeted for their sexuality or gender presentation.

Chinelo Anyadiegwu October 21, 2020 4 Comments
Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris smile directly into the camera. Ashlyn is wearing a grey hoodie and clear glasses, she rests her head on Ali's shoulder.
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Ali Krieger Wishes Ashlyn Harris “Happy Birthday!” Soccer Wives Win at Everything!

Trace Lysette’s belly button ring, Samira Wiley’s drip, Javicia Leslie’s cutest baby Batwoman, and Gigi Gorgeous twirls near the ocean dressed in finery.

Christina Tucker October 21, 2020 5 Comments
A leatherdyke featured in the documentary Bloodsisters.
Movie Reviews

“Bloodsisters”: A Timeless Exploration of Leatherdyke Culture

Michelle Handelman’s Bloodsisters, a documentary about a group of San Francisco leatherdykes, is celebrating its 25th anniversary at NewFest. More than just whips and chains, the film spotlights a culture that focuses on political activism and sexual imagination that has rendered it timeless.

DaemonumX October 21, 2020 6 Comments
A photo still of the television series "Euphoria" in which Rue and Jules are dressed up as Romeo & Juliet. The lights sparkle behind them.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: I’m Dreaming of a “Euphoria” Christmas (and I’m Getting What I Asked For)

Gay Santa is bringing us a “Euphoria” Christmas special in their bag of toys! Also: Self-help hacks at the end of the world, Emma González on voting, and yes this one apartment really was perfect in every way — except for the ghosts.

Carmen Phillips October 20, 2020 1 Comment
Feature image for Editor's Note with peaches along the border.
AF+

Editor’s Notes: On Butt Week

“I was sitting at my little desk in my little living room, staring out my little window and thinking about this one girl’s extremely good ass.” And so it began.

Laneia October 20, 2020 8 Comments
A group of cheerleaders in red-orange uniforms with pom poms cheer.
Halloween

Halloween Costumes That Double as Hot Role Play Costumes

Winter is coming, so we’re turning up the heat with Halloween costumes that are also hot role play costumes. You’re welcome.

Ro White October 20, 2020 5 Comments
Well, this is an illustration of two people wearing jean shorts with their bums facing you and farting!
Relationships

5 Good Reasons to Just Fart in Front of Your Partner Already

Consider this your invitation to stop hiding, loosen your cheeks and let your sphincter siren sing for the one(s) you love.

Ro White October 20, 2020 17 Comments
Viola Davis stars as Black queer Icon Ma Rainey in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" on Netflix.
Movie News & Trailers

Viola Davis Is Iconically Queer Again in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”!

The “Ma Rainey” Trailer Drop is THEE most important Black queer pop culture news this week, and I’ve broken down 5 reasons why… then I shall be proceeding directly to my fainting couch.

Carmen Phillips October 20, 2020 12 Comments
tv butt feature now with 100% more peaches
TV Lists

11 of the Best Lesbian and Bisexual TV Butt Moments

If you’re not complimenting your friends’ butts what even are you doing?

Valerie Anne October 20, 2020 8 Comments
Rachel and Luce hug in Imagine Me & You
Movie Reviews

Is “Imagine Me & You” Even Good? I Don’t Know, But I Keep Rewatching It

Arranging flowers is gay — you heard it here first.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 20, 2020 24 Comments
An illustration of a hand holding a small bottle with a screw-on lid.
First Person

Giving Poppers to Cis Women

“A cultural exchange from a person with a prostate to those without.”

Drew Burnett Gregory October 19, 2020 27 Comments
A person with long curly red hair and a very cute pair of thick black glasses, wearing a dark blue denim shirt, stares off to the left of the camera and thinks hard about their ex.
Breakups

You Need Help: Am I Really “Over Them” Enough to Date New People?

There is no quantifiable metric for being over someone. If you’re ready to date, you’re ready to date.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 19, 2020
Reba McEntire at the Academy of Country Music Awards 2017 at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Reba McEntire and Norman Lear Are Making a “Fried Green Tomatoes” TV Series

Viola Davis’ on Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Javicia Leslie’s Batwoman is getting her own Batmobile(!!!), new super gay yuletide pics from Kristen Stewart’s Happiest Season, Chyler Leigh on Wynonna Earp, Hashtag You on Netflix keeps trying to ruin my life, The Great British Bake Off and the meaning of life, and more!

Heather Hogan October 19, 2020 12 Comments
headshot of kamala puligandla sitting in an arm chair with an inviting but stern look on her face. she wears glasses and has a mohawk and is wearing a maroon t shirt. her image is beside the cover of her novel, Zigzags. the cover is a graphic that features two queer women lounging beside Lake Michigan as the sun sets into the purple water.
Book Features First Person

Kamala’s First Novel Zigzags Is Out Today!

Ultimately, Zigzags was fueled by the nostalgia of all the places I’ve loved and left and missed. There’s a lot of flirting and parties and witty banter, but it’s very much about the necessary and heartbreaking recognition of when it’s time to move on.

Kamala Puligandla October 19, 2020 14 Comments
Various butt plugs surrounded by peaches!
Sex Toys

It’s Time to Put a Butt Plug Directly Into Your Butt

Check out these better butt plugs and toys for Butt Week! Our picks come in confetti, hardwood, stainless steel, tie dye (!) and more.

Ryan Yates October 19, 2020 4 Comments
Three stainless steel butt plugs sure are just hanging out on a white backdrop with illustrated peaches and leaves surrounding them!
Sex Toys

Anonymous Sex Toy Review: Njoy Pure Plug

“Nothing, and I mean nothing, feels as nice as stainless steel on your asshole.”

Guest October 18, 2020 33 Comments
Two Black women dance on a sofa wearing headphones.
Playlists

Pull Up To The Bumper: A Butt Week Playlist

You better pull up to the bumper, bend and make your booty whop and shake it like a polaroid picture because it’s time for a playlist that celebrates the backside!

Ro White October 18, 2020 10 Comments
Beating Hart, C’est La Vie, and Cinnamon Maxxine
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Shadowbanned

Shadowbanning and censorship disproportionately impact sex workers. A new report from Hacking/Hustling on the recommendations policy makers and platforms need to implement now.

Ryan Yates October 18, 2020
Feature image showing one of the coloring pages -- a person wearing a thong with a heart shaped tattoo on their butt that says "pervert" -- surrounded by colorful peaches and leaves!
Webcomics

Butt Week Coloring Pages!

Coloring pages of God’s greatest gift to humankind: butts!

Archie October 17, 2020 11 Comments
Dating

How To Take A Perfect Butt Selfie

We’re going to learn how to take a perfect ass selfie together in honor of Autostraddle’s Butt Week and your perfect butt.

Vanessa October 17, 2020 81 Comments
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