Coming Out 101: The Autostraddle Guide
We’ve got tips, personal essays (the bad and the good), roundtables, advice, and everything you need to come out as a lesbian, bisexual, queer, trans or whatever YOUR TRUTH may be.
Julia Weldon’s “Comatose Hope” Captures the Anger and Catharsis of Being a Non-Binary Artist
We chatted with Weldon about their new music video for “When You Die,” their upcoming NYC show, and the revival of their childhood acting career.
Lez Liberty Lit Is Into Unlikable Women
Loving unlikable women in literature, talking about horror, new poetry by Ursula K. Le Guin, how to start making zines, and more.
National Coming Out Day Trivia Quiz: A Thing You Can Take If You Feel Ready
Celebrate National Coming Out Day by taking this trivia quiz! You might even learn a little something.
8 Books Featuring Disabled Queer Women Characters
Enjoy these eight books, mostly fiction, about queer disabled women characters!
“Riverdale” Episode 301 Recap: Bring On The Cults, Baby!
Ah, yes. Cheryl Blossom is back. Riverdale is back. Let the beautiful chaos begin.
“All American” Review: Bre-Z Shines as a Badass Lesbian BFF on the CW’s New Football Drama
All American’s been described by other critics as “The OC meets Friday Night Lights” and while there are certainly are some parallels, it does a disservice to brush it off as something you’ve already seen before.
Escaping Eden: Finding Lilith in Queerness
Lilith after all has become a sign of every socially unacceptable aspect of women, including and especially our sexuality.
16 Iconic Coming Out Moments to Celebrate on National Coming Out Day
Here’s to the lesbian, bisexual, non-binary, queer, trans and free-ass-motherfucker celebrities who opened the closet door a little wider when they walked out of it.
“Black Lightning” Episode 201 Recap: Redemption Song
This Week: Anissa Pierce goes full on “Set It Off”/Robin Hood, stealing from Freeland’s drug dealers to give back to those in most need. Next Week: She’s kissing a girl! WE’RE BACK!!
No Filter: Janelle Monáe Made Tessa Thompson a Birthday Present Song That Will Leave You Screaming
Also, Evan Rachel Wood visits a Rage Room and Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli’s marriage is exactly how you imagined it.
VIDEO! Getting In Bed With Kristin: Facebook Is A Nightmare But Queer Friendship Is A Dream
This week Kristin’s in bed solo to give advice about getting a parent up to speed on what it means to have a non-binary kid, crushes, friendship, Judith Butler, and so much more! Sam the Cat makes a cameo too, obviously.
La Boda Jota #4: Loving Another Queer Latina Is A Radical Act
I choose her, always, because she’s my home and my light.
Pop Culture Fix: Ruby Rose’s Mouth Looks Great in Batwoman’s Outfit and Other Superheroic Dispatches
The CW really wants you to relax about Batwoman, Tessa Thompson covers Essence, Edie and Thea on Drunk History, so many queer trailers from NYCC, Desiree Akhavan’s The Bisexual is almost here, and oh so much more.
Desert Heartbreaker
“I always went the extra mile for you and did so gladly because I loved being around you. You never returned these more concrete gestures, which should’ve been the first sign that things were not reciprocal between us, but I was oblivious and idealistic. I genuinely believed I had found love.”
PHOTOESSAY: All The Queers Were Equally Hot at Los Angeles’ First “Equality Fashion Week”
Los Angeles’ first “Equality Fashion Week” featured incredible queer and trans designers on the rooftop of a fancy hotel and we had fun!
33 Deeply Enchanting Feelings You Have About Witchcraft
“One day I will end up a witch on the corner with thirteen black cats cursing the prime minister”
Find Your Fit: The Non-Binary Student Ready to Evolve Past Jeans & T-Shirts
I’m a Taurus sun, Sagittarius moon non-binary person from France, who recently discovered that they feel much more at home in the men’s section of the stores.
The Gayest Comic Books from 2018 NYCC
From the McElroys to Zoë Quinn and Tina Horn to the random guy that tries to make me buy his titty comics, I ask everyone how gay their shit is.
Impact Play 101: How to Successfully Spank and Slap With Your Very Own Hands
Your hands are your first and best sex toy, and one thing you can do with them is spank people! Hot. Let’s talk about how you can do that in a safe and sexy way!