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LGBT Book Reviews

Resistance and Hope Dares Us to Go Beyond Activism 101

If you’re looking for easy answers that preserve your bubble, you won’t find them here. But that’s exactly why anyone who considers themselves an activist, an ally, or a member of the resistance writ large needs to read this book.

Carrie January 24, 2019 7 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Delightfully Weird Period Lesbian Film Gets Ten Oscar Nods and Other Stories

Stories include a record-breaking number of LGBTQ-inclusive films garnering Oscar nods, the long road to The Favourite, Kristen Stewart’s hot new haircut, queer Sundance picks, Batwoman gets a filming start date, gay women role models on TV, the Intimacy Coordinator of sex scenes, and so much more!

Riese January 23, 2019 14 Comments
Movie Reviews

I Watched Lesbian Classic “Disobedience” and Be Quiet Tiffany

We were rooting for you.

Erin January 23, 2019 81 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Good Trouble” Episode 103 Recap: Allies

Callie continues working inside the broken justice system to try to do some good while Mariana figures out maybe all guys really are jerks.

Natalie January 23, 2019 3 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Janelle Monáe Does SoulCycle So I Guess We All Do SoulCycle Now

Will someone other than Teddy Geiger ever win the Thirst Trap Award? Have we named Kehlani’s baby? What is Sara Dinkin’s outfit?????

Stef January 23, 2019 18 Comments
Webcomics

Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #63: Germs

We’re not even sick of each other.

A. Andrews January 23, 2019 7 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Black Lightning” 210 Recap: When In Doubt, Try Masturbation

May we all be the sex-positive gay older sister that Anissa Pierce reminds us to be, telling the little sisters in our lives to masturbate whenever they feel the need.

Carmen Phillips January 22, 2019 3 Comments
Music

Angels Make Love: Lena Waithe Packs Hot Queer Sex Into Andy Allo’s New Music Video

This Lena Waithe produced music video features queer (and straight) couples of all races, genders, and presentations allllll tangled up in each other.

Carmen Phillips January 22, 2019 7 Comments
TV Reviews

Grace Hanson Is a Confirmed Bisexual in Grace and Frankie’s Gayest Season Yet

It’s like a damn Nancy Meyers movie up in here in season five.

Heather Hogan January 22, 2019 12 Comments
Politics + Activism Sex Toys

Why Did CES 2019 Revoke Its Award for Ultra-Innovative Woman-Oriented Sex Toy?

The team from Lora DiCarlo believes gender bias played a significant role in losing an award for one of their products, a sentiment echoed by other woman-run sex-tech companies. Meanwhile, the company behind the trade show insists the award was a mistake in the first place.

Molly Priddy January 22, 2019 8 Comments
First Person

For Your Consideration: What (Not) to Watch After You’ve Been Cheated On

While recovering from being cheated on, you’re honestly best off bingeing unscripted cooking series or documentaries about serial killers or just not watching TV at all and instead playing The Sims, where you can create your own fantastical world where nobody cheats and where if they do there are immediate consequences.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 22, 2019 27 Comments
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Politics + Activism

How Coretta Scott King Leveraged MLK’s Legacy to Fight for Gay Rights

On this Martin Luther King Day, Autostraddle remembers the activist legacy of Coretta Scott King and her fight for gay rights.

Carmen Phillips January 21, 2019 25 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 410 Recap: Forget Me Not

Alex and Supergirl butt heads with Haley, Kara and Lena go to spin class together, and Alex takes drastic measures to protect her sister.

Valerie Anne January 21, 2019 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

PHOTOESSAY: The 2019 Los Angeles Women’s March

Hidden in the sea of pussy hats and Instagram marchers, folks took up space, amplified others’ voices, and marched for intersectionality.

Molly January 21, 2019 6 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Queer Tarotscopes: Aquarius Season Offers Healing and Trust to Start off 2019

Aquarius’ combination of optimism, passion, and determination make this a powerful season for healing, change, and hope — just what many of us need as we move firmly into 2019.

meg January 21, 2019 24 Comments
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AF+

A+ Roundtable: Our Favorite Mistakes

“I don’t really view those choices and connections as mistakes, because anything I did that I overall don’t regret isn’t really a mistake.”

the team January 21, 2019 25 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Stormy Daniels is Bisexual: Adult Film Actress Comes Out As Fan of Fisting Girls

Twenty-Bi-Teen is well underway.

Riese January 20, 2019 15 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is Striking Down Bigotry in Kansas!

Sara Ramirez and Indya Moore on bisexuality, Miss Major has a message, the Dallas Diocese of the Episcopal Church will finally start marrying same-sex couples, Kansas’ new governor reinstates protections for LGBTQ state employees, the best signs from the 2019 Women’s March, and more!

Ari January 20, 2019 17 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Over Nudes

Nudes! What if we just stopped judging people for having them when everyone does? Also, don’t use bath bombs as dildos.

Ryan Yates January 20, 2019 3 Comments
Recipes

Femme Brûlée: Lemon & Thyme Buttermilk Ice Cream

There’s something about lemon and thyme that really makes me ship them as a couple.

Reneice Charles January 19, 2019 8 Comments
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