Fool’s Journey: Wands Show Us That Actions Speak Louder Than Words
These are the fiery cards of activism, of turning words into actions, of living your dreams…and of burnout.
Poly Pocket: Queer, Poly, Living On A Boat
“Boats have also been incredibly healing for me and have really helped me create better relationships in all parts of my life. They make me work harder to maintain my friendships, be better at communication, and generally just better at existing around all different kinds of people.”
Pop Culture Fix: Kate McKinnon Is Making All Your Childhood Dreams Come True
Kate McKinnon visited Sesame Street and is taking over Magic School Bus, Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West are getting their own movie, Evan Rachel Wood opens up about realizing she’s bisexual, Jasika Nicole gets her own Adventure Time character (with very gal pal undertones) and more, more, more pop culture news.
“The Fosters” Episode 412 Recap: Everything Is Awful
Jesús skateboards around his own imagination while he’s in a coma; yet, somehow, Callie still has the worst luck!
No Filter: What’s With The Ring, Kate Moennig?
Brittani Nichols fights the forces of evil, Annie Clark needs more mushrooms and El Sanchez lives even mas.
In Which We Go To Ixtapa With Olivia Travel, Give Ourselves To The Sea
In November, Team Autostraddle went on their very first Olivia Travel vacation and it was really awesome and this is their story.
Oh Hey! It’s Alyssa #15: Flight Risk
In the event of disability during air travel…
Take A Beat To Bask In The Glory of Women Scientists And STEM News
Tiny clay succulents, actual living scientists, space craft grazing Jupiter’s rings, and more.
Drawn to Comics: “Kim Reaper” Is The Cute, Queer Comic You Need Right Now
Kim Reaper is a queer bright spot in this demoralizing world. It features cute art, cuter characters, funny jokes and a compelling story about death, college and romance.
Gay Your Makeup: An Easy, Breezy, Everyday Androgynous Look
This look will make people think: I can’t believe it’s makeup (and not just naturally good skin)!
“Supergirl” Episode 211 Recap: I Like Vanilla, It’s the Finest of the Flavors
Alex gets accidentally evil for a second. It’s sexy? But also terrifying.
“Moana” Celebrates the Power, Strength and Magic of Brown Girls But Misses the Mark With Pacific Islander Representation
One of my favorite parts of the movie is the reverence that Moana has for her ancestors and her culture, even while she pushes it and challenges it to embrace the future. This is a reality that many POC, especially queer ones have to deal with.
Bottoms Up: I Dream Of Collars
I imagine being a collared submissive as a physical manifestation of my and my dominant’s commitment, a symbol around kinky folks and a public secret around vanilla ones.
Donald Trump Quote or Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap Quote?
“Bing bing, bong bong, bing bing bing.”
VIDEO! Getting in Bed with Kristin #4: Mental Health with Special Guest Riese Bernard!
Riese got into bed with Kristin! Things got super steamy! Just kidding but they did talk about mental health and self-care.
A Color-Coded Valentine’s Day Sex Toy Gift Guide For Anyone
What do you get your hot new girlfriend, your best friend, your ex, the barista you’re secretly in love with, the couple you want to sleep with, and more for Valentine’s day? These sex toys.
Helping You Help Yourself #44
Tater tots! Determining your immigration status! Secret CIA tape for your mail! And more!
Trump Is Scared of LGBT Activists and Mike Pence Just Proved It
Trump and the Republican Party have been gobsmacked by activism since the inauguration; the last thing they want is to have to go up against LGBTQ people who boast one of the most organized, well-funded, successful, and popular activist movements in modern history.
How To Be Disabled, According to Stock Photography
“Gaze out the window or exist in silhouette as often as possible.”
Roxane Gay’s “Difficult Women”: The Necessary Ugliness in Getting There
Gay is far more honest than most about the weird ways we actually solve for love. The necessary ugliness in getting there.