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NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Always Already Censored

Instagram and Facebook etc. are failing sex workers by shadowbanning their content. Plus: what to do if you can’t orgasm, what love bombing is, misunderstanding herpes and more.

Ryan Yates August 4, 2019 11 Comments
Webcomics

Grease Bats: Visual Shorthand

“I wanna be seen as who I am: A NON-BINARY QUEER FUCK BOY WITH POOR IMPULSE CONTROL.”

Archie August 3, 2019 9 Comments
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Femme Brûlée: Honey Herb Grilled Peaches

A playful and delicious journey that I hope you’ll be taking very soon.

Reneice Charles August 3, 2019 15 Comments
Literature

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!

Riese August 2, 2019 3 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Hey, Did You Meet These Gays on “Ambitions” and “Grand Hotel”?

Plus updates on Ackley Bridge, Claws, and Siren!

The TV Team August 2, 2019 10 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q

“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!

Heather Hogan August 2, 2019 10 Comments
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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.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya August 2, 2019 67 Comments
Music

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.

phoenix August 2, 2019 7 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Posting The Very Best Thirst Traps, TYVM

“I posted that photo just to be included in No Filter.”

Darcy August 2, 2019 22 Comments
Issues

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.

ananyaa August 1, 2019 14 Comments
Issues Travel

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.

Riese August 1, 2019 6 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“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.

Chinelo Anyadiegwu August 1, 2019 2 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Natalie August 1, 2019 12 Comments
A hand drawn illustration of all the various astrological signs with a light blue cloudy sky behind them.
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

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.

Corina Dross August 1, 2019 3 Comments
AF+

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.”

Riese July 31, 2019 54 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q TV News & Trailers

“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.

Drew Burnett Gregory July 31, 2019 14 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“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.

Natalie July 31, 2019 1 Comment
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

What We Love and Hate About Dating Leos

“I’ve dated several Leos and they were all very mean to me!!!!”

the team July 31, 2019 18 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

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. 

Heather Hogan July 31, 2019 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Natalie July 31, 2019 14 Comments
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