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TV Lists

Gay Hairplay: Top 11 Times a Girl Touched Another Girl’s Hair on TV and Film

Lesbian and bisexual gal pals caressing each other’s hair on TV and in movies has gotten a bad rap, probably because that’s what most fictional queer women have historically done instead of kissing on the mouth. But hairplay can also be really sexy!

Heather Hogan January 11, 2018 57 Comments
Sex

You Need Help: When Strap-On Sex Leaves (Accidental) Bruises

Strap-on sex shouldn’t leave any bruises unless you want it to.

A.E. Osworth January 11, 2018 8 Comments
Book Lists

Read These 8 Works of Intersex Fiction Right Now

Eight stories that feature intersex characters for you to read right now.

Casey January 11, 2018 15 Comments
Queer Fashion

Gay Classic Warm Up Pants Are Back, and You Can Wear Them Anywhere

Abby Wambach, but make it fashion.

Nora January 11, 2018 3 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Would You Like to Hear a Story About Kate McKinnon, Gillian Anderson and a Bathtub?

A new Supergirl trailer to watch while still talking about the One Day at a Time trailer, Ellen’s new game show and Runaways has been renewed, everybody’s eyes are on Lena Waithe, Sally Draper is Sabrina the Teenage Witch and a tweet that’ll make you smile guaranteed.

Heather Hogan January 10, 2018 20 Comments
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Geekery

3 Ways To Actually Improve Electoral Process Integrity (With Science!)

How cryptography, human-centered design, and statistics can be used in support of our democracy.

Laura Mandanas January 10, 2018 9 Comments
Television TV Reviews

“Grown-ish” Is Here, Queer and Even Better Than We Hoped

Somewhere between Zoey’s orientation visit to California University on black-ish and the debut of grown-ish last week on Freeform, the writers decided to make her imperfect — and that’s a good thing!

Natalie January 10, 2018 14 Comments
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No Filter: Gillian Anderson Cordially Invites You to Walk All Over Her

Also, please enjoy Lena Waithe and Samira Wiley’s Golden Globes ensembles, an encouraging portrait of Ellen Page’s marriage and the true essence of Cameron Esposito’s hair.

Stef January 10, 2018 9 Comments
AF+

2017 By the Numbers: An A+ Members Exclusive

It’s that time again! Time to look back at the content that did good on social media, our income and expenses, and the other numbers that determined our sense of self-worth in 2017.

Riese January 10, 2018 47 Comments
Webcomics

Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #38: Handsome

“She/Her is fine, They/Them is great, and my name is best.”

A. Andrews January 10, 2018 16 Comments
Television TV Show Recaps

“Marvel’s Runaways” Episode 110 Recap: Sweet Karolina

Leslie confesses something terrible to Tina, and now my ship is in shambles!!!!!!!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 10, 2018 18 Comments
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First Person

I Hated Country Music Until I Met Lena

“Who was this country-music-loving New Englander? I both hated and loved that she seemed to be playing this garbage as if to impress me.”

Cassie Pruyn January 9, 2018 16 Comments
Community

AM/PM: Reclaiming Domesticity

Domesticity is queer culture. It is taking a space, making it feel good for you, taking care of it, showing it love, and then letting that place show you love in return.

Ari January 9, 2018 35 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: America Vol 1: “The Life and Times of America Chavez” Punches You In the Face (In a Good Way)

“The first time I read a comic with America Chavez, it was Young Avengers and it changed my entire view of comics. I had never seen a character that was so much like me and such a badass. The first time I read a comic with America Chavez written by former Autostraddle writer Gabby Rivera, it changed everything all over again.”

Mey January 9, 2018 3 Comments
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Sex

What Are Dental Dams, and How Do They Work?

Why dental dams are the safer sex tool no one gives a shit about, and why it’s time to start.

Ryan Yates January 9, 2018 23 Comments
Queer Fashion

Business Lounge Is Your Fancy Pajama-esque Winter Aesthetic

Wearable blankets, anyone?

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 9, 2018 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

36-Year-Old Black Lesbian and 11-Year-Old Daughter Murdered in West Palm Beach

11-year-old Kyra Inglett and 36-year-old Kaladaa Crowell were murdered by the son of Kaladaa’s girlfriend, Robin Denson.

Riese January 8, 2018 7 Comments
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AF+ Breakups

A+ Monday Roundtable: My Achy Breaky Heart

When did you know it was over?

the team January 8, 2018 34 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

2018 Golden Globes Winners: Oprah and the Simmering Rage of Women

There were two Golden Globes ceremonies last night. One where men went about their business as usual and blithely collected their awards for unremarkable films, and one coordinated by the Time’s Up Initiative.

Heather Hogan January 8, 2018 14 Comments
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Health

Gym Class: A Beginner’s Guide to Gym Workouts

This Gym Class will help you get comfortable at your local fitness center. Read on for information on weight machines, free weights, bodyweight work, and combining all three in a workout tailored just for you.

Katrina January 8, 2018 28 Comments
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