No Filter: A Cuddle-Off Between Janelle Monáe’s Bathrobe and Samira Wiley’s Hoodie
It’s a holiday week, Gigi Gorgeous and Clay teach us what art is, and could someone explain Amber Heard?
“The L Word: Generation Q” Review: Something Old, Something New, as Much Queer Sex as You Remember
I loved Generation Q. I don’t know why I’m so nervous to say that out loud? I suppose because it’s The L Word. And that means there’s so much on the line for so many of us, but damnit — I really did love it.
Unfortunately There Is Such a Thing as Too Much Processing; Here’s How Not To
A hot take: processing literally everything all the time is not only *not good*, it is actually *bad*!
Get Cozy With This Custom Queer Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch involves stabbing things with needles thousands of times, so it’s great for getting out all that frustration you’re holding this time of year!
VOTE NOW! Bette Porter 2020? Dawn Denbo Edged Out Rhonda Johnson in Round 1!
Eight candidates remain and you have one day to vote!
Generation Ex: 9 Chaotic Queers on Their Decision to Watch “L Word: Generation Q” With Their Exes
Some folks I talked to said they’ll be watching with exes, some with their current partners’ exes, some with exes who they’re still hooking up with. What a rich tapestry of messy queer life.
On Saying No
Saying yes almost destroyed me, but I was still afraid to say no.
Top 25 Most Egregious Acts of Queerbaiting on TV
“They murdered someone together which was sex. I don’t understand what’s confusing here.”
VOTE NOW! Bette Porter 2020? Or One of These Other Fictional LA Gays? (Round 1)
Is this just an excuse to keep saying “Govern Me, Mommi”? Let’s put Bette Porter 2020 to an actual vote!
Also.Also.Also: Online Boundaries! Get Some!
Queer women in crime fiction, a queer take on “A Different World”, YouTube, online boundaries, and more!
“Frozen 2” Review: Elsa Gets Mommy Issues Instead of a Girlfriend
If Disney wasn’t ready to explicitly represent a fifth of its young audience, they could’ve at least given Elsa a gal pal. I don’t need to see Elsa make out with the mysterious voice calling her to the next chapter of queer life, but lord did it have to be her mother?
Finding Personal Power and Magic in Tarot
Church leaders wielded the idea of “the will of the Lord” in ways that forced me to surrender power and agency — but when I started reading tarot, I found a new way to move through the world.
Autostraddle’s Ultimate Team Holigay Gift Guide 2019: We’re So Tired, Will These Things Make Us Less Tired?
Here’s a brief glimpse into the deepest materialistic desires of Team Autostraddle – these are all the things we want besides a very long nap!
“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 304: Light My Fire With Cerise Castle
This week on the “To L and Back” podcast we discuss “Light My Fire,” a fascinating journey through tennis matches, spaghetti on the floor, skateboarding parties and Senator Grisham’s art collection!
Sunday Funday Would Rather Not Choose Between Lena Waithe and Young M.A
Happy Sunday, we’ve got chihuahuas, Cincinnati, King Princess, astrology queers and more!!
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday’s Dog Ate Her Sex Toys
Pets! Sometimes they eat your sex toys or underwear or bondage rope or whatever. Has this happened to you? Let’s discuss.
Femme Brûlée: Almond Butter Apple and Pomegranate Toast
I stan this toast. Join me in that endeavor and add it to your rotation this week!
Grease Bats: Three Concise Witty Sentences
“May all the anonymous hookups of the early 2000’s R.I.P.”
Boobs on Your Tube: It’s Unofficial Date Night on “How to Get Away with Murder”
Plus updates on All American, Legacies, Almost Family, Black Lightning, and This Is Us.
Join Autostraddle and REI for an #OptOutside Gathering in NYC on Black Friday
Come join us for some hot chocolate and cider, REI swag, and a chance to hang out with other queer and trans folks on a weekend when a lot of us aren’t able to go home to our birth family for the holidays.