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Christmas

The Super-Easy Way To Support Autostraddle While Holiday Shopping Online

Are you gonna buy stuff online this holiday season? You should do this. It’s easy.

Riese November 20, 2012 108 Comments
Food and Drink Thanksgiving

Liquor While At Her Family’s For Thanksgiving: Mulled Wine

As a non-normative person, there are a lot of traditions I get shellacked on. But one thing I can do is traditional alcohol. There’s so much tradition behind alcohol of all sorts, so much history and artistry. And one thing that screams holidays to me is mulled wine.

A.E. Osworth November 20, 2012 21 Comments
Queer Fashion Thanksgiving

Dressing to Stuff Your Face Elsewhere

You’re eating Tofurkey somewhere new this year? What the hell are you going to wear?

Lizz November 19, 2012 19 Comments
Coming Out Thanksgiving

Your Parents Might Need This: Advice on Coming Out Over the Holidays

It’s likely that your parents are mulling over their own special set of holigay related dilemmas.

fonseca November 14, 2012 41 Comments
Halloween

Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: How To Throw A Private Party Dressed As Julie Goldman & Brandy Howard

The costume of the day is Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard, five ways. You don’t need to leave your apartment to have a Happy Halloween!

Riese October 31, 2012 34 Comments
Health

Sometimes You Need an Emergency Compliment

Ali’s Team Pick: Basically, this website is like liquid self-esteem comedy elixir that you can figuratively drink and feel better.

A.E. Osworth October 30, 2012 13 Comments
Halloween Movie Features

Super Spooky Halloween Movie Night: Addams Family Values

With bonus drinking game inside!

Carmen October 30, 2012 14 Comments
School

Schooled: Remember That Gay Teacher You Had?

Ever wonder what that teacher was thinking? How they handled being out at work? Or did you wish they were more out and outspoken? Here are three real-life queer teachers to give you a peek inside their teacher-brains!

Chandra October 30, 2012 97 Comments
Halloween

Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: Katniss Everdeen Three Ways

Nothing on Halloween is hotter than the girl on fire. Here are three versions of Katniss Everdeen for you to choose from!

Lizz October 29, 2012 17 Comments
School

College Lesbianage Class of 2016: Starting To Feel Like Home

The lesbianagettes are feathering their nests for winter with friends, activities and lady loves.

Lesbianage October 29, 2012 38 Comments
Halloween Playlists

Playlist: Creepy Dancey Halloweeny

This mix does not have ‘Monster Mash’ on it.

Alice October 26, 2012 20 Comments
Halloween

Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: Ridiculously Easy Ideas For Lazy, Broke or Busy Queers

Don’t spend more on a costume than you’d spend on a forty, and only wear what you’re willing to get stained.

Kate October 26, 2012 70 Comments
Health Sponsored

Totally True Tampon Tales!

Alex, Gabby and Riese share gripping accounts of their conversions to o.b.® tampons… with illustrations.

Alex October 26, 2012 113 Comments
Halloween Recipes

Get Baked With A Tiny (Trick Or) Treat

A small thing you can make for your Halloweening experience. Let them eat teeny tiny cake!

Vanessa October 24, 2012 25 Comments
Halloween

Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: 90’s Television Nostalgia Edition

Costume ideas that would impress both your childhood self and your 90s lesbian brethren. Who doesn’t want to be Carmen Sandiego, really?

carrie October 22, 2012 53 Comments
Health

Science Says It’s Time for Real Talk About Lesbians and Pap Smears

This study from University of Maryland tells us that 38% of lesbians aren’t being regularly screened for cervical cancer.

A.E. Osworth October 19, 2012 40 Comments
Travel

Call For Submissions: More Queer Girl City Guides!

If you live in one of these 45 places, we want you to tell us all about it. (Sidenote: we’re in especially desperate need of a San Francisco queer girl city guide!)

Riese October 15, 2012 95 Comments
Money + Work

Let The NYC LGBT Center Help You Find A Gay-Friendly Job

Vanessa’s Team Pick: A career fair at the LGBT Center in NYC and the chance to see Autostraddle’s Carly speak on a panel? Hello Monday, you’ve never looked so good!

Vanessa October 14, 2012 9 Comments
Queer Pregnancy

Oh, That’s Where Babies Come From

Kristen’s Team Pick: Here’s your daily Aww.

Kristen October 5, 2012 41 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: San Diego, California

Brunch, beer and a three-day-long Pride? Yes please.

kristy October 2, 2012 52 Comments
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