You Need Help: You & the Ex Are Friends — But Fight Like You’re Still Together
You broke up a long time ago and you’re cool with each other, but still fight just like you did when you were together. Is that, uh, normal?
Boob(s On Your) Tube: On “Once Upon a Time,” a Woman Sat Upon Another Woman
Blindspot and Code Black reveal that two of their characters are gay, The Vampire Diaries has introduced the half-witch/half-vampire lesbian couple, and Jane the Virgin is still the best damn thing on TV.
Hidden Gems of Queer Lit: Deb Jannerson’s “Rabbit Rabbit”
In 26 slight pages, Rabbit Rabbit chronicles a personal unraveling, offering insightful treatment of the intricate connections between family and trauma.
Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Mustang Royale
The Mustang Royale is your favorite VixSkin dildo, with an upgrade.
40 Really Delightful Things About Being a College Senior
“21. Trying not to cry in your advisor’s office”
Mourning Paris and Beirut
Here’s a link roundup of things you should read about the Paris and Beirut terror attacks and the aftermath, and a short news fix with LGBT news and racial justice news.
True Life: I’m Genderqueer and I Watched MTV’s “True Life: I’m Genderqueer”
“My heart did a flip because I remember the sudden shift where my body went from stranger to home, and now I was watching this shift happen to someone else. And maybe this is why these shows exist: because someone else is going to want that feeling, they’re going to recognize themselves.”
Relevant to Your Interests: Robots for Everyday Wear and Use
ROBOTS! Some of y’all love them; some of y’all think the apocalypse is nigh.
The Complete History of Transgender Characters in American Comic Books
The most comprehensive and expansive look at trans representation in American comics you’re likely to find.
Spend the Holigays With Your (Queer) Family: Host an Autostraddle Meet-Up This Season!
Let’s make the season gayer than ever by spending it with our chosen queer families — our partners, our gal pals, and our fellow ‘straddlers!
Making the Dive and Loving Myself Dangerously
“But, like embracing the woman I am, I couldn’t stay back from the allure of the waves. The pull of my trans-ness and queerness, of course, would always be stronger, the strongest impulses I have ever known. The sea, like them, was a place that represented a kind of forbidden love. I needed to overcome my fears or I would feel that I was holding myself back from living authentically.”
10 First-Ever Lesbian Characters On American TV: Killers, Tramps, Thieves and Therapists
From lesbian gangs killing old ladies in a nursing home to actresses with Mommy issues to inspirational schoolteachers, these are ten of the first-ever lesbian characters on American primetime television, 1961-1977.
The A+ Bee Issue 31: Bee Here Now
This issue features a mathtastic mystery solver, a hilarious venn diagram, the continuation of last issue’s playlist, and so much more!
31 Lovely Recipes that Say “Olive You”
Big olives. Little olives. Stuffed olives. From a can. From a man. With a fox. In a box. Here and there. I would eat olives anywhere.
Ahead Of The Game: A Guide To Amping Up Your Hats This Winter
Oh, wanna look great and stay warm? Thanks hats! But there are so many chapeaus to have, and how will you decide which ones are for you? Regardless of your personal style and/or gender presentation, there are certainly several hats for you. There are levels to daring headwear, and you’re about to get in the game!
10 Trans Women Pioneers They Definitely Didn’t Tell You About In History Class
While it’s important to acknowledge famous names like Christine Jorgensen and Lili Elbe, it’s also important to talk about other trans women who might be less well-known, but have had their own big impact on trans history.
Clinton, Sanders and O’Malley Debate ISIS, Wall Street, Number of Twitter Followers
The second Democratic debate featured two fewer debaters, a moment of silence for Paris, and a lot of tweets.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Wants To Dehydrate You Slightly
Sexual overtures from an alien, coming out like a porn star, changes to your Tinder profile, virtual reality porn and more.
Sunday Funday Looks for Safety and Joy Across the Big, Gay World
Ruby Rose and Caitlyn Jenner got some love from the glossies, Ukrainian lawmakers voted for gay rights, Dallas went where Houston didn’t for trans folks, Starbucks wants to be a safe space, Obama wants more LGBT equality, and more good news!
Kicking Off Trans Awareness Week, the Trans Stories of the Past Year, Recapped
If you’re looking for a quick recap of some of Autostraddle’s trans coverage from the past year, look no further.