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Book Lists

Tomboys of Literature: An Incomplete Survey

A subjective beginning exploration into the far-reaching but inconsistent landscape of literary tomboys.

Rachel March 7, 2019 43 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Riverdale” Episode 314: Be Gay, Do Crimes

Cheryl Blossom really encapsulates that “Game Of Thrones But Make It Teen Drama” essence that represents Riverdale at its finest.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya March 7, 2019 2 Comments
TV Reviews

“Derry Girls” Is Back and if You’re Not Watching, You’re Robbing Yourself of Joy

I’m pleased to report that series two, which landed this week on Channel 4, is just as irreverent, just as uproarious, just as unpredictable as series one.

Heather Hogan March 7, 2019 24 Comments
Dating

10 Queers Get Honest About Ghosting

Communication is hard, especially when you have to tell someone something they might not want to hear, which is why sometimes we… just don’t do it!

the team March 7, 2019 50 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Good Trouble” Episode 109 Recap: Willful Blindness

This week’s Good Trouble is a little over-stuffed, but we’re finally getting to the heart of Alice’s issues.

Natalie March 6, 2019 3 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Lesbians Seize Our Hearts In Netflix’s “Queer Eye” S3 and “Someone Great” Rom-Com Trailers

Topics include a new Gina Rodriguez rom-com with a black queer lead played by DeWanda Wise, big things on Queer Eye’s third season, Anna Paquin’s new lesbian period film, the Derry Girls and teenage apathy

Riese March 6, 2019 5 Comments
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YES NO MAYBE: Pink Lightbulbs and Wine Butt Plugs

“I’m gonna give this one an enthusiastic YES for the sole reason of their weird cow advertising.”

Archie March 6, 2019 38 Comments
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No Filter: Stephanie Beatriz is the Cat’s Pajamas

Also, Hayley Kiyoko in Spain, Janelle Monáe in Paris, Samira and Lauren have a SNL date night, and WILL KEHLANI HAVE HER FRIGGIN BABY ALREADY????

Stef March 6, 2019 7 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

“Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good” Asks Us to Practice for the World We Want

Pleasure Activism offers up a multitude of tactics for which to embody pleasure, claim it as a central and essential liberatory practice, and a sustainable one for the long-term road trip of justice work.

Bani Amor March 6, 2019 12 Comments
Pets & Animals

Fictional Cats, Ranked

There’s been even more talk of cats than usual on the queer internet lately, due to Oatmeal the cat in Russian Doll and Chewie the cat in Captain Marvel. Let’s keep that momentum going!

Heather Hogan March 5, 2019 86 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Black Lightning” Episode 214 Recap: Get You a Girlfriend Who Knows How to Brawl

Well then, Grace and Anissa had their first real fight. But, it’s not at all what you think.

Carmen Phillips March 5, 2019 2 Comments
Food and Drink

For Your Consideration: Make the Bisque

Become a kitchen top, even if just for one day.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya March 5, 2019 14 Comments
Money + Work

Take Autostraddle’s Big Queer Money Survey So We Can All Prosper

Let’s talk about everybody’s favorite topic: money!!!

Riese March 4, 2019 38 Comments
TV Reviews

Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Stephanie Beatriz-Directed #MeToo Episode Wallops the Patriarchy, Hilariously

When you have legitimately diverse cast and a writers room willing to evolve with the cultural conversation, you get episodes like this that ask hard questions and don’t shy away from broken penis jokes.

Heather Hogan March 4, 2019 14 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 413 Recap: Among the Elite

Lena wore a pinstripe suit and Alex spends some time with her in the lab.

Valerie Anne March 4, 2019 19 Comments
TV Lists

15 TV Shows We Loved and Lost and Were Actually Sad About

News breaking last week that queer fan favorites One Day at a Time and Wynonna Earp were facing an uphill battle getting another season made has caused our TV team to: a) wail and gnash our teeth, and b) reflect on some of the shows we’ve actually mourned losing.

The TV Team March 4, 2019 38 Comments
Dating

You Need Help: Seeking Poly People and (Relationship) Anarchy in Small Town, U.S.A.

The first statement of the Relationship Anarchy Manifesto is that “Love is abundant,” so why don’t we start there? Love is abundant. What kind of love do you want to create in your life?

Christina Tesoro March 4, 2019 16 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Honoring the USWNT Honoring Audre Lorde, Sally Ride and Abby Wambach at the SheBelieves Cup

Femme birds and lesbian animals, non-binary podcasters, Edie Windsor’s memoir, celebrate #BHM365, and more! Have a great Sunday!

Ari March 3, 2019 8 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Watching Hotel Room Porn

The history of hotel room porn, how to get comfortable with wearing a strap-on, sex might help you focus and more.

Ryan Yates March 3, 2019 7 Comments
Recipes

Femme Brûlée: Caramelized Bananas in Maple Walnut Sauce over Labneh

The warm caramelized bananas alone are a treat, but coated in this deep maple and brown sugar sweetened sauce that essentially candies the walnuts – they’re mouthwatering. I would eat this every damn day.

Reneice Charles March 2, 2019 13 Comments
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