Invisible Histories Won’t Let You Leave the Queer South Behind
Collectively, the states that make up the South are home to more Black people, more people of color, and more LGBTQ people than any other region of this country.
I Watched New Reality Show ‘I Kissed a Girl’ and I Liked It
Ten women are matched into couples, and the first time they meet, they must greet each other tongue-first!
AF+ Mini Crossword Is Curating a Wedding Playlist
What is the queer equivalent of the “Cha Cha Slide”??
Anarchist Author Margaret Killjoy Crafts Trans Worlds in the Woods
Margaret Killjoy is a master world-builder. Her first young adult book, The Sapling Cage, comes out next month.
The Gayest Thing I Ever Did Was Become a Florist
The art of floral design is beautifully queer-coded, and floristry is an art run and cultivated by the gays.
No Filter: Hayley Kiyoko Is Writing Another Book!
And more IG updates from Chappell Roan, Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer, and more!
28 LGBTQ+ Women and Trans People Competing in the 2024 Paralympics
The 2024 Paralympics in Tokyo kick off this week, and we’ve found all the queer and trans athletes to watch — including the first trans woman to compete and the married lesbian couple on the same wheelchair basketball team!
I’ve Always Loved Deception
As I begin my career as a therapist, I have to hide parts of myself.
AF+ Mini Crossword Has a Point
You’ll just have to solve the puzzle to find out what it is!
Julia Fox Will Play a Pregnant Woman in an Age Gap Sapphic Romance in Upcoming Film Appropriately Titled ‘Perfect’
Fox will play a wealthy pregnant woman in a fraught relationship with a younger woman.
Vote Now in the 7th Annual Autostraddle TV Awards!
Fewer gay shows are being produced and the ones that do slip through are often canceled. But that makes it all the more important to celebrate the work that does get made!
‘I Haven’t Felt a Spark With Anyone Since My Ex’
“is it leading someone on to keep repeatedly seeing them and going on dates if I’m unsure about them?”
Chappell Roan Isn’t Alone in Wanting More Boundaries With Fans
Support for Chappell Roan’s discussion about fan boundaries, an upcoming “queer crime musical,” Drag Race’s Detox coming out as trans, and more!
You Have Texas Queers To Thank for Roller Derby
“The adrenaline rush from the sport is addictive in nature, but it’s the community that keeps you coming back.”
Mini Crossword Has Some Strong Opinions
And it’s not going to apologize for that.
Quiz: Which Queer Action Heroine Are You?
Finally, you can imagine yourself kicking ass in The Matrix or the MCU or in space or wherever you prefer to kick ass in this hypothetical situation where you’re a hot, queer, strong, and confident action hero.
Queer Tennis Thriller Series ‘Fifteen-Love’ Should Be Your Next Obsession
In these first two episodes, Fifteen-Love is masterful in its storytelling about abuse, power, trauma, and sports.
AF+ Crossword Is Obviously a Villain
Evil mastermind cruciverbalist seeks word-loving wicked henchpeople.
Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega Make Out, Do Knifeplay in ‘Taste’ Music Video
A gay music video that ends with an ex-boyfriend dying seems like a great way to begin a post-break up awakening.
I’m Monogamous, They’re Polyamorous, Can We Make It Work?
You don’t want to lose them or change them, but you sure do wish you could make them be monogamous! Also: advice on breaking the rejection cycle.