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First Person

“You’re Carrie, Y’Know?”: 7 Ways My Nondisabled Friends Get it Right

Because the world sure as hell isn’t telling me my body matters. And having nondisabled friends who do, who affirm me precisely for standing out, means I don’t have to accept pity masked as kindness.

Carrie May 17, 2016 32 Comments
Geekery Shopping

Relevant To Your Interests: Do That Cthulhu That You Do So Well

Lately I’ve been consuming media and playing games that have made me reconsider my apathy toward Cthulhu. So here’s some Cthulhu for the new enthusiast.

A.E. Osworth May 17, 2016 19 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Space Goddess Love Story “Lady of the Shard” Is a Must-Read Mini-Epic

When reading Lady of the Shard, you become a part of this world, you become a part of this faith, you become a part of this battle and you become a part of this romance. This is the gay space comic of our dreams.

Mey May 17, 2016 11 Comments
Straddleverse

Yes, That *Is* A New Autostraddle Design You’re Seeing

Let’s talk about it!

cee May 16, 2016 249 Comments
TV Feature TV Lists

Every Major “Law & Order” Character Ranked In Order Of Lesbianism

Look.

Riese May 16, 2016 91 Comments
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BREAKING: Alicia Cargile Accompanies Kristen Stewart On Cannes Red Carpet, Carries Her Shoes

Somewhere, dark stormclouds gather over Robert Pattinson. In the distance, thunder cracks ominously.

Stef May 16, 2016 36 Comments
Pets & Animals

Gorillas In The Mist: Rwandan Gorillas Discovered Lesbianing With Each Other

For the first time in recorded history, wild female gorillas were observed engaging in a series of lesbian sex acts including but not limited to “genital rubbing,” “mating calls” and the classic “making out for male attention.”

Stef May 16, 2016 36 Comments
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Helping You Help Yourself #27

An app to help figure out your credit card rewards, what to do if a fish bone is stuck in your throat, exercising while depressed and more.

Rachel May 16, 2016 10 Comments
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33 Low-Carb Comfort Foods That’ll Make You Say, “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Carbs!”

Low-carb eating doesn’t have to mean bland and boring.

KaeLyn May 16, 2016 29 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Drinking a Trans-Friendly Brew on Harvey Milk Boulevard

A beer company hates HB2, Her Story’s crew just got mad props, Obama’s continuing to rock it, Canada’s doing right by trans people, Zimbabwe’s opposition leader says he’d stop LGBT persecution, and more good gay news!

Carmen May 15, 2016 3 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Turning Sex Into Art

Why we like BDSM, ecosexual art, what counts as sex, how sex toy manufacturers get around online marketing restrictions, vagina shape and orgasm, and more.

Ryan Yates May 15, 2016 5 Comments
Geekery

Technology To Help You Get Hired

From online market places to a digital business card, this tech is for the job seekers. Let’s get you hired! (Plus there’s an Opportunities Corner, GET IN HERE!)

A.E. Osworth May 14, 2016 10 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baopu #21

First there was a self-care to do list. Now, here’s Baopu with an other-care to-do list.

Yao Xiao May 14, 2016 14 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Sleeps With No Eyes Open

We’ve got genius business ideas, robots, unicorn cats and so much more!

Bren May 13, 2016 18 Comments
TV Feature TV Lists

Which TV Shows Win The LGBTQIA Alphabet Soup Contest?

“Faking It” seems to really be going for the cold when it comes to representing every letter in the LGBTQIA umbrella at least a little bit — here are 17 other shows who’ve presented a spectrum of identities.

Riese May 13, 2016 75 Comments
Politics + Activism

President Obama Showed Up For Transgender Americans In a Big Way Today

President Obama released a letter of guidance about trans students to public schools, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a rule under the Affordable Care Act that bans healthcare providers from denying coverage on the basis of gender identity.

Heather Hogan May 13, 2016 11 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What are Your Favorite Youtube Videos and Pop Albums and Your Worst Fears?

I love these music videos! I’m scared of flying! Get in here and talk to me about it!

Mey May 13, 2016 137 Comments
Recipes

Soggy Bottoms: Mini Pear Pies

We felt Paul Hollywood staring at us with the sharp, majestic blue eyes of a Siberian husky, radiating catastrophic disappointment. Didn’t stop us though.

Stef May 12, 2016 18 Comments
Politics + Activism

What Marriage Equality Had Going for It That Other Movements Don’t (Maybe)

Looking at how marriage equality came to be in comparison to other social movements, Massachusetts’ state Senate passes a bill with trans protections in public accommodations, girlfriends who are prom king and queen in Florida and more!

Rachel May 12, 2016 9 Comments
Parenting & Family

Mama Outsider: Learning Black Zen in a White House

“Why some people mean? One income that isn’t a livable wage plus racism will do that to you, and you can’t imagine the rage until you’ve lived it.”

Asha May 12, 2016 33 Comments
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