Femme Brûlée: Honey Herb Grilled Peaches
A playful and delicious journey that I hope you’ll be taking very soon.
Things I Read That I Love #294: Nestled Among Fake Flowers and Flourishes of Glitter
Topics include the women who are obsessed with true crime (ahem), “bad teeth,” a very bad doctor, Jia Tolentino, Mic, migrant detention centers, Mariah Carey and so much more!
Boobs on Your Tube: Hey, Did You Meet These Gays on “Ambitions” and “Grand Hotel”?
Plus updates on Ackley Bridge, Claws, and Siren!
“The L Word” Reboot Cast Assembles at Last, Announces Plan to Gift You “Generation Q” For Christmas
Today was Showtime Day at the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour, and you know what that means! Crying, laughing, loving, breathing, fighting, fucking, Gen Q teasing!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Tell Me Your Travel Horror Stories
I know there are some of you out there who have been dumped on vacation and, like, you don’t have to talk about it, but also I do have questions.
Meet Cutting Room Floor, Your New Favorite Self-Described Sad Gay Band
If you’re looking for Cutting Room Floor on social media, you’ll find them under the moniker “Sad Gay Band.” It’s sort of a joke, it’s also not an exaggeration – it might even be an understatement, both with regard to being gay and to being sad. Sink/Swim is their latest album, and it’s been over three years in the making.
The Comment Awards Are Posting The Very Best Thirst Traps, TYVM
“I posted that photo just to be included in No Filter.”
How to Care for an Air Plant
I suppose the truth is my home, then, is in transition — in the in-between of leaving home, and finding another, in that bittersweet knowledge that nothing is forever.
The Travel Issue: Letter From The Editor
These are stories of risk and growth, building connections and realizing when they’re ending — all the places we think are worth moving toward and the things worth returning to.
“Pose” Episode 207 Recap: Elders
Queer elders are often way too young for the responsibility but they are invaluable. Our community survives because of all of us.
Democratic Debate #2, Night Two: Frontrunners Falter, Booker Shines
Last night, the remaining ten qualified candidates for the Democratic nomination competed in their second debate of the 2020 campaign. Like the previous night’s debate, there were a lot of fireworks, with lower-tier candidates taking their last and best opportunity to bolster their standing in time to qualify for the third debate in September.
Queer Horoscopes for August 2019: Leo Season Brings Flowers, Honey, Glitter, Leather
Leo season is arriving in full lushness. It’s time to come out again.
The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 59, July 2019
“megan rapinoe’s leather shorts and a tux jacket ONLY look is exactly what a 7 year old might negotiate to be able to wear to a fancy thing, and i love it.”
“The L Word: Generation Q” Casts Trans Actress Jamie Clayton as Tess, Which Is a Gay Name
While last week’s announcement was exciting, there’s something especially thrilling about a trans woman character who is actually in the age range of the main crew.
“Good Trouble” Episode 207 Recap: In the Middle
With the summer finale looming, everyone is forced to take a good long look at themselves and their relationships.
What We Love and Hate About Dating Leos
“I’ve dated several Leos and they were all very mean to me!!!!”
Pop Culture Fix: Kristen Stewart Just Wants to Be Loved, Man
Kristen Stewart’s Vanity Fair profile, even more new Lena Waithe projects, goodbye to Jill Ellis, Stephanie Beatriz would really love to be a lesbian viking and Jaimie Alexander would really love to be Tessa Thompson’s queen.
Democratic Debate #2, Night One: Warren and Sanders Stand Out Amidst the Midwestern Discourse
After 10 minutes of Superbowl-esque graphics and introductions and some performative patriotism, we got an hour of questions that came straight out of the GOP playbook.
Foolish Child #51: White (Culture) Tears
“I’m so tired of stark white classic movies being attributed to queer and feminist culture…”
No Filter: This Extremely Hot Picture of Jen Richards
Also, Lena Waithe meets a childhood hero and Kehlani has an enticing offer.