Sex Work After FOSTA-SESTA: Why the New Wave of Prohibition Has So Many Panicking
One of the most annoying things I have heard during this process of figuring out what to do and how to react to the FOSTA-SESTA prohibition deal is “Don’t panic.”
Kiersey Clemons’ Heart Beats Loud for Young Black Queer Women: The Autostraddle Interview
Kiersey Clemons talks to us about sliding into those Instagram DMs; her undying love for old school Disney channel; being an out queer black actress in Hollywood; and of course her new movie, Hearts Beat Loud!
“Ocean’s 8” Review: Women Doing Crimes And (Probably) Each Other
Come, let me whisper into your ear about this movie like Sandra Bullock seducing Sarah Paulson back into a life of elaborate heists.
The “Sense8” Finale Bestows a Queer Happy Ending Upon Us All
Ofc there’s one final telepathic orgy.
Sunday Funday Is the Bisexual Sibling
Hennessey Carolina came out! Plus, some thoughts on Frida Kahlo, Mulan, and feminism for boys. Happy Sunday!
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Knows What to Bring to the Orgy
Puppy pads are a secret orgy essential.
Boob(s On Your) Tube: The “Wynonna Earp” Season 3 Trailer is Here and Heckin’ Queer
Plus updates on Queen Sugar, Into the Badlands, Westworld, Imposters, and Mi Familia Perfecta!
Femme Brûlée: Rainbow Pride Cake
“I felt now was a better time than ever to make a big, bright, beautiful AND delicious, gay af rainbow cake to truly take pride in. A mouthwatering five-layer fuck you to the haters.”
Baopu #47: Like a Climbing Vine
Finding resilience in challenging times.
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Show Me Your ASS!!
This week: an ode to our favorite social media apps of the past. Did you love Myspace? 4Chan? ASS? Well get in these here comments and tell me about it! Also, happy birthday to me.
The Comment Awards Are Sauced on the Today Show
“Every conversion into Hayley Kiyoko fanhood that I enable makes me feel more holy and closer to g-d.”
Things I Read That I Love #265: He Was Never Imaginary, He Just Had Bad Timing
Topics include Christian films, NXivm, Caitlyn Jenner, Sesame Street, blood stain pattern analysis, XXXTentacion, The Real World, con-artist Anna Delvey, plus-size clothing and so much more!
10 Incredible Queer and Trans Artists to Get You Ready for Summer
Some of these songs and/or albums are dark, slow, and ponderous, great for really sinking into your mattress. Most of them, though, are cute, sweet, upbeat tracks that helped me keep going when it seemed like I was going to never leave my house again.
Building a Better Speculum: How Design That’s Inclusive of Queer and Trans People Can Change Reproductive Care
The speculum hasn’t been meaningfully redesigned since the 1800s. These three women are working to change that, but they have a ways to go, needing to overcome medical barriers and focus on better health for queer and trans people. The good news? We can help!
“The Bold Type” Episode 201 Recap: Let’s Talk About Sex!
Emotional honesty is sexy.
Good for Cate Blanchett and Sarah Paulson Getting Hammered Before Their Today Show Appearance
Sit back, do the opposite of relax, and enjoy.
“Gorogoa” is a Gorgeous, Dreamy Puzzle Experience That’ll Let You Put Your Stress on Hold
This game was exactly what I needed: a couple of hours where my busy brain could focus on tangible puzzles with achievable solutions.
Lez Liberty Lit: Language as Control
Language is a way to exercise control. Also some Pride reading lists, three Latinx zines, dying languages and more.
“Hearts Beat Loud” is the Quirky, Queer Rom-Com We All Deserve
When was the last time a motion picture centered itself on the premise that a teenage, mixed race, black lesbian is worthy of support and love from everyone surrounding her? It’s simple and tender and because of those things it’s groundbreaking.
Talking to Hayley Kiyoko About Her Twisty New TV Show “Five Points”
“Honestly, I never really get cast as a lead. When they offered me the role, I was like, are you sure?”