“Strawberry Shortcake in Big Apple City” Is a Queer Romcom Don’t @ Me
“From now on, we’re a we.”
You Need Help: It’s Okay If You Haven’t Had Sex Yet
Don’t think of not having had sex as a disadvantage — think of it like a secret weapon.
The Heart of “The Incredible Jessica James” Is the Platonic Love Story Between Jessica and Her Lesbian Best Friend
They’re nonchalant about their sexuality, confident in their bodies, and their chemistry together is an absolute joy on screen. I adore them.
NSFW Sunday Is Your Friend With Benefits ?
What makes friends with benefits actually work, drawing sex, responsive sex, don’t get married, and more.
Sunday Funday Is Speculating About Cynthia Nixon’s Run for Governor
Bisexual flowers pollinated by newly revived bees, hot older ladies on television, really cool stuff in the UK, and Rojo Caliente tugging at our heartstrings! It’s Sunday Funday!!
“Wynonna Earp” Episode 209 Recap: Check The Backseat
Bet ya didn’t see that coming!
VIDEO! Getting in Bed with Cameron Esposito: AMA
Cameron Esposito got in bed with me and did my hair, SO THERE. We talked about religion, dog teeth, comedy, coming out, and her new podcast, Queery!
Femme Brûlée: Summery Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Muffins
These muffins are SO good. As in we ate four of them in four minutes and I doubt they’ll last 24 hours good.
Baopu #36: Baggage Claim
When I saw it, somehow I knew it was mine.
Boob(s On Your) Tube: “Stitchers” Isn’t Giving Up on Camille And Amanda
Also: Maggie gets in more trouble in the bath on Younger, and The Fosters talks about trans sex and abortions without apologizing.
Friday Open Thread: Workout Motivation
Do you have an exercise routine? What do you do? Do you watch Youtube videos or follow an app or go to a gym? Do you have a workout buddy? What motivates you to keep going?
The Comment Awards Are Eating Your Waffles
GALENTINE’S DAY IS OURS NOW.
In Their Own Words: LGBTQ Asia Responds to Taiwan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Taiwan’s ruling made me curious about how the news was being received by LGBTQ people across Asia. Did they too face cultural and institutional oppression against their gender and sexuality, or were their countries more accepting? Would the ruling have any impact on their livelihoods? Is Taiwan an inspiration for their leaders to consider marriage equality or LGBTQ rights overall, or will it not matter as much? I set out to find out by reaching out to LGBTQ activists in 42 Asian countries.
Things I Read That I Love #243: You Feel Like This Woman Is Crawling Towards You
Topics include The New Hollywood, Oakland losing its artist communities, LaCroix, colorism, content marketing, queers in the country, Liz Smith, the family secrets that emerge from DNA testing and A TURKEY THAT LIVED ON MY STREET.
Queen Sugar’s Second Season Gives Black Women The Freedom To Not Be Superwomen
“I am struck that in its second season Queen Sugar has broken open the myth, often accepted as truth, that black women must endure all of their community’s burdens.”
15 Lesbian Pulp Fiction Novels You Can Judge by the Covers
“A delicate theme, treated honestly and candidly.”
Take Our New Updated Autostraddle House of Style Survey!
Are you more Annie Clark or Lena Waithe? Petite or extra tall? An online shopper or strictly IRL? We’re planning a thing possibly maybe and need your help!
If You Ever Wanted To Play “NBA Jam” Dressed Like a Wizard, “Pyre” Is The Game For You
Each party member has different strengths (like big, powerful demon dreamboat Jodariel can wreck opponents but is very slow, or sweet; nervous doggo Rukey is fast as heck but not great on defense).
Kristen Stewart Talks Love, Fame And Grilled Cheese With Harper’s Bazaar
“Some people know that they like grilled cheese and they’ll eat it every day for the rest of their lives. I want to try everything. If I have grilled cheese once I’m like, ‘That was cool, what’s next?'”
Lez Liberty Lit: Never Be The Same
Language and oppression, new trans books, organizing your shelves, zine culture and more.