“Bound” Is a Trans Classic
If we’re going to reexamine The Matrix through the lens of the Wachowskis’ transness, it’s time we do the same here. Bound is ready for its estrogen shot.
Characters From Gay Cartoons as Zodiac Signs (by Someone Who Only Knows Astrology From Instagram Memes)
I AM AN ETERNAL FLAME, BABY!
Feeding the Poor to Honour the Dead With Hecate’s Deipnon
Given that we’re living in the midst of a global pandemic – with a wave of crushing poverty that could, and should, have been prevented – honouring the goddess who cares for the wronged and forgotten dead, who punishes evil doers and feeds the disenfranchised, feels particularly appropriate this year.
Some Answers to Some Things You’ve Been Asking Us #32
I follow my ex girlfriend’s rabbit on Instagram, but not her or her new girlfriend. Felt I should share.
Pop Culture Fix: Surely Jennifer Beals Will Guest Star in Angela Robinson’s “Flashdance” TV Show
Niecy Nash is getting her own daytime TV talkshow, more lesbian Bly Manor outtakes, The L Word: Generation Zoo, a new album from Miley Cyrus, and Dolly Parton’s new Christmas movie has already replaced Carol in my heart.
Amy Coney Barrett Shows Once and for All White Women in Power Aren’t Inherently Feminist
Treatment of Barrett as a feminist icon reflects a broader trend of oversimplifying the politics of powerful women across the ideological spectrum on the basis of their gender.
AS Political Survey: What Top Political Issues Most Matter to Queer Communities During the 2020 Election?
Over 2,000 respondents lay out the “real” gay agenda: If queer people were running the United States it would be, undeniably, a more environmentally friendly, equitable and humane place to live.
Sex Ed 2.0: Books on Queer Sex That Answer Questions You Never Got To Ask
Our ongoing adult sex ed requires a little research. These books on queer sex address the questions you didn’t get to ask in health class.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Mild And Wild
How to go to your first sex party, how to remember social skills when you’re still staying home, it’s time to retire the baseball sex analogy, why can’t bodies just orgasm on an indefinite loop? And more.
Covering Our Butts: Let’s Talk About Underwear
“I like how I feel in my boring, black briefs, and I’ll probably keep wearing them for the rest of my long, gay life.”
Respect Your Elders: Zoom With 72-Year-Old Therapist Antonio Feo
“Be present for yourself and others. It’s not asking a whole lot.”
The Lakeview Crew #8: Halloween Spooktacular!
Your first ever socially distanced Halloween party is in the works!
What Does It Mean to Have a “Civil Debate” with a Man Who Put Children in Cages?
“This debate was not civil. There is nothing civil about orphaning 500+ kids as a matter of public policy. There is nothing civil about putting them in cages. There is nothing about the way we’ve treated these families who came to the United States — in accordance with the law and asked for our mercy.”
Extra! Extra!: Everything Not the Election It’s Been Hard to Keep Up with
This week’s Extra! Extra! looks at a whole slew of non-election related news, including LGBTQ+ rights and the trifecta of global pandemics: police violence, climate change and COVID-19. And then, of course, we do take a look at election-related news too.
How and Why We Like to Be Scared by TV and Movies
Horror has always been my favorite genre. I’m a very anxious person and something about having that anxiety externalized in a way that’s fun or cathartic has always really appealed to me. I like roller coasters too. How often is our fear so wonderfully contained?
“Alice Júnior” Review: The Trans Girl Coming-of-Age Romcom of My Dreams
Stop what you’re doing right now and watch Alice Júnior on Netflix.
Rating Villains, Monsters, and Cryptids on a Scale of Sexiness
It is not only my pleasure, but my DUTY to compile this list ranking different horror villains, classic monsters, and cryptids on their levels of raw sexuality. What would it be like to fuck or date a ghost? Let’s talk about it.
The Comment Awards Are Feeling Just Peachy
“I never expected to hear anyone describe the ‘Thong Song’ as healing! I’m delighted!”
Into the A+ Advice Box: US Politics Special Edition
We asked you for the political questions or issues keeping you up at night. From getting started in activism, to questions about phone banking and volunteering, to the Supreme Court and what will happen with the legalization of gay marriage, untangling the United States’ electoral system, talking to your conservative relatives, and more — the Autostraddle team takes on your questions related to the US election. We’re all super stressed, but at least we have each other!
Also.Also.Also: Clea DuVall Is Officially Adapting Tegan and Sara’s High School Memoir!! Sound the Lesbian Alarms!!
Clea DuVall and Tegan and Sara unite to give the gays everything that they want! Also, the Pope said that thing he said. What happens if Roe v. Wade if overturned? And while we’re talking nightmares, here’s how to survive election night.