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Gender

You Need Help: Reacting to Misgendering in Public

“Why can’t I just let it roll off me? And do you think there’s a way to react that might make the situation a little less miserable for me?”

Abbie Jones February 2, 2018 56 Comments
Culture

Straight People Watch: Winter 2K18

The holidays have come and gone, but straight people? Oh, they’re still here. More than ever.

Erin February 2, 2018 92 Comments
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Sex Toys Sponsored Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Sex Toy Gift Guide For Even Hotter Lesbian Sex, If You Can Believe It

Sometimes Valentine’s Day is a patriarchal capitalist scam and sometimes you just want to eat some candy hearts and buy balloons and make out and unironically get into it.

Guest February 1, 2018 10 Comments
Music

Your New Favorite Music By Queer and Trans Artists To Check Out This Month

Here are five just-released albums/EPs/singles you should check out if you like queer women, gay boys, trans women, and the wonderful music that they make.

Abbie Jones February 1, 2018 13 Comments
Sports

5 Lesbian and Bisexual Women Athletes to Watch in the 2018 Winter Olympics

Here are five out lesbian and bisexual women athletes from all over the globe to cheer for in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Molly Priddy February 1, 2018 26 Comments
Geekery

“Monster Hunter World” Gives Gay Gamers the Gift of Fighting Alongside Cat Companions

Even if I don’t especially want to kill the dinosaurs, who have been killed enough by now in my opinion, seeing Budgie whacking a T Rex in the face with a lute that I made her to distract it long enough for me to chug a health potion really does just warm my heart.

dufrau February 1, 2018 10 Comments
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit: Let’s Hang In Lesbian Victorian London

Lesbian classic Tipping the Velvet turns 20. Plus mansplaining in the OED, RIP Ursula K Le Guin, Elena Ferrante’s new column and more.

Ryan Yates February 1, 2018 6 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Satellite of Love: Queer Horoscopes for February 2018

If you’re caught in a bad pattern, or can’t shake heartbreak or anxiety, ask yourself: what else might be true right now that I can’t see?

Corina Dross February 1, 2018 10 Comments
Television TV Show Recaps

“Black Lightning” Episode 103 Recap: All Aboard the Good Train #ThunderGrace!

Meet Grace Choi. She loves comic books, one day she will love Anissa Pierce, and she’s ready to light our hearts afire.

Carmen Phillips January 31, 2018 13 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Stephanie Beatriz Is Eyeing Gina Rodriguez or Kate McKinnon for Her “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” Girlfriend

Plus: The Miseducation of Cameron Post crushed it at Sundance, Lena Waithe’s The Chi has already been renewed, Ellen can’t believe Megan Mullally didn’t know she was a lesbian when they met, and more!

Heather Hogan January 31, 2018 13 Comments
Health

9 LGBTQ People Speak Out About Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder

The following are stories from LGBTQ people living with PMDD — how it manifests for us, what helps and what doesn’t help, and any challenges or opportunities we have found in seeking help. 

Creatrix Tiara January 31, 2018 24 Comments
Television TV Reviews

“One Day at a Time” Brings Even More Heart and Humor and Gayness to Season 2

One Day at a Time is the most generous, compassionate, loving family sitcom on television. Carmen reviews the season, plus a bonus interview with her mom!

Carmen Phillips January 31, 2018 41 Comments
Queer Fashion

Button-Up Shirts 101: Terminology, Fit Facts, and More

Are you looking to get into menswear? Or have you been wearing it for some time, but would like to dive a little deeper? Let’s talk about shirt terminology, what kind of shirt to wear when, how to find the right shirt fit, and beyond.

cee January 31, 2018 28 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Stephanie Beatriz Got a New Dog and He’s a Very Good Boy

In which Annie Clark helicopters her way into your heart, Danielle Brooks meets Missy Elliott and Gaby Dunn finally joins the black parade.

Stef January 31, 2018 12 Comments
AF+

VIDEO! Getting In Bed with Rhea Butcher!

Rhea Butcher got in bed with me and said SO MANY REALLY BRILLIANT THINGS on a range of topics including turtles, gender, clothing, pronouns, and marriage. What a day.

Kristin January 30, 2018 3 Comments
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Television TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 312 Recap: Edge of Glory

Lena sets out with Kara to take down Edge once and for all while Alex tries to figure out the cause of Sam’s blackouts.

Valerie Anne January 30, 2018 32 Comments
Camp

Introducing Camp Autostraddle X

We’re going back to California to chill at the pool with Mary Lambert, Jen Richards, Liza Dye, Mara Wilson, Gaby Dunn, Be Steadwell, Brittani Nichols and a bunch of weirdos (that’s you!)

Riese January 30, 2018 148 Comments
Television TV Reviews

Grace and Frankie Continue To Be The Loves Of Each Other’s Lives In Season 4

Look, I know they’re not gay, but that doesn’t mean they’re not each other’s person.

Heather Hogan January 30, 2018 16 Comments
Dating

38 Inspirational Ways You Weirdos Described Your “Types”

Tag yourself!

Ari January 30, 2018 108 Comments
Geekery

Jo Abernathy’s Comics Are a Perfect Bite of Pure Joy and Happiness

The most wholesome comics content on all of Twitter is about two line-drawn girlfriends who sometimes shapeshift into orbs.

Mey January 30, 2018 2 Comments
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