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First Person Gender

On Performing in The Vagina Monologues When You Don’t Have a Vagina

“There’s an annoying song that’s only playing all the way through all day long on some days. Others, I can barely hear the chorus, and others I can’t hear it all. But every day, I know that that song will be there again one day, maybe even tomorrow, maybe even later that same day. And I hate this song.”

Mey March 29, 2016 45 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Fosters Episode 320 Recap: The Unbearable Brallie-ness of Being

It’s the season three finale and Stef’s breast cancer didn’t kill her at all! Not even a little bit!

Heather Hogan March 29, 2016 64 Comments
Gender

A Day of Visibility: Luna Merbruja Loves Her Self Love

“My self love is my favorite thing about myself right now. Seeing my sometimes dry, sometimes crusty-eyed face first thing in the morning and automatically thinking, “Damn, you’re beautiful” is a joy I never thought I would experience.”

Mey March 29, 2016 14 Comments
Sex

View From The Top: Dividing Acts and Power

“What if the person who is strapped-on is tied to a bed, blindfolded and ridden, not allowed to come? Who is really in charge then?”

Sinclair Sexsmith March 29, 2016 20 Comments
Geekery

Let Me Google That For You, Pt. 1

Today I am going to answer, without any browsing activity bias, the top 5 googled queries beginning with, “how do I –.”

Isabel March 29, 2016 35 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Which DC Rebirth Comics Should You Check Out?

I’m definitely not saying that you should read all these comics, but these are the ones that I think will be your best shots for enjoying your weekly comics haul.

Mey March 29, 2016 21 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: All Of These Songs Are More Or Less About Juice

“We can have unlimited juice?!? This party is gonna be off the HOOK!”

Stef March 29, 2016 28 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

If Lesbian/Bi Celebrities Were 90s Boy/Girl Bands

Not all boy/girl bands have stood the test of time — sorry 5ive and The Dream — but the ones that have leave a bit to the imagination when it comes to queer sensibilities.

Erin March 28, 2016 45 Comments
Gender

A Day of Visibility: Devan Diaz Is a Little Less Unsure

“I’ve been waking up just as the sun rises lately, and it allows me to feel like I have a life outside of my daily commitments. This is when I can check in with myself.”

Mey March 28, 2016 16 Comments
House & Garden

8 Ways to Spring Clean for Your Mental Health

It’s not just about making your home space spiffy, it’s about doing things that are going to make you feel good on the inside after winter has beaten you into a sad, unmotivated pulp.

Maree March 28, 2016 45 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Cameron Esposito Talks to Samantha Bee and Other Stories for Your Monday

Thundercats, horror movies of 1976 and their greatness, death and emojis, Samantha Bee and Cameron Esposito, your face, North Carolina come on, this lesbian couple who fosters kids which will make you cry, me, you, everyone you know, and so much more!

Laneia March 28, 2016 29 Comments
Food Lists

14 Snacks to Feed (and Impress) Your Unexpected Guests

Here are some quick recipes utilizing inexpensive ingredients you likely already have on hand that will sate your guests and ensure your grandma won’t disown you. She can deal with the whole “gay thing,” but God Forbid you embarrass her with poor hosting skills.

Sydney March 28, 2016 8 Comments
Society + Culture

The Cast of “Orange Is the New Black” Performs “Pinot Noir” This Sunday Funday

Politicians and laws that don’t suck, an LGBT-friendly church AND an LGBT-friendly gym, “Pinot Noir” by the Orange Is the New Black cast, and “Formation” by some Pikachus.

Carmen March 27, 2016 9 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Fisting A Watermelon

Fisting a watermelon, orgasm denial, new sex positions, talking about porn in academia and more.

Ryan Yates March 27, 2016 8 Comments
Geekery

What We Talk About When We Talk About Virtual Reality

Why I think we as a community of queer women and non-binary folks need to be talking about virtual reality at this exact moment.

A.E. Osworth March 26, 2016 10 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Perfect Apartment, Part Two

“I thought the Craigslist ad said ‘Newly-Renovated?'”

Megan Praz March 26, 2016 12 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boob(s On Your) Tube: Rosewood’s Lesbian Couple Finally Smooches on The Lips

Plus Callie and Arizona have a conversation on Grey’s Anatomy, and someone who isn’t a lesbian gets killed on Younger.

Heather Hogan March 25, 2016 36 Comments
TV Feature

Autostraddle’s Ultimate Infographic Guide to Dead Lesbian Characters on TV

The dead lesbian TV characters trope is even worse than you think.

Heather Hogan March 25, 2016 151 Comments
AF+

The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 21, March 2016

“I will probably be Connie Britton Editor from now on. Also heading up our Star Witness Akita division.”

Riese March 25, 2016 51 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Wants World Peace and an Honest Frozen Yogurt

We’ve got illness-seeking dogs, all of the cookie dough, period talk and so much more!

Bren March 25, 2016 2 Comments
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