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Sex

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Masturbation Staycation

Staycationers ahoy! Are you pumped for the Staycation Spectacular, but feeling like maybe you want something a little more stimulating out of your day?

Guest March 12, 2015 2 Comments
Dating

You Need Help: You’re So Tired of Being Rejected

There is nothing wrong with you. Promise.

Ryan Yates March 12, 2015 44 Comments
Food and Drink

Gouda Have It: Staycation Cheese Plates, Because Cheese

When you’re Staycationing, a cheese plate is a wonderful thing whether you’re hosting company or you plan to eat that entire board all by your fucking self (I support you in this).

the team March 12, 2015 27 Comments
Theater

Teen Angst, Coming Out and Growing Up: “Secret Diaries” Touring the UK Now

“…diaries inspired me and I felt like I had to write something that fused together the pressure cooker of the 80s — being surround by excess — from neon spandex and political darkness to now, where even though Section 28 has been repealed, and same-sex marriage has been embedded into law, it still feels like society has a lot of catching up to do.”

Beth March 12, 2015 5 Comments
Movie Features

So You Want to Host a Themed Movie Marathon

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that if you’re going to hang out inside all day, curling up with your off-brand Snuggie and popcorn to watch a movie is a pretty solid idea. This plan becomes EVEN MORE fun when you add a theme of some sort and possibly some friends.

Rachel March 11, 2015 19 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Fosters Recap 219: Monty Python And The Holy Grail

Lena and Stef keep secrets from each other, and it is not good. Worse, though, is Jude and/or Connor gets shot!

Heather Hogan March 11, 2015 20 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

5 Best Things To Wear To Your Gay Stay-Cation

Wanna get all dressed up despite having no public place to go? Me too!

Kaitlyn March 11, 2015 16 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: Moving On – Tarot Cards for Changes, Endings and Fresh New Starts

These cards seem to me to carry advice around ways or reasons to ‘move on’ — whether that’s making a change, embracing life’s flux, or simply walking away.

Beth March 11, 2015 19 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee Episode 610 Recap: Clang, Clang, Clang Went the Trolley

Jane Lynch gets her sendoff and it is cuckoo bananapants.

Heather Hogan March 11, 2015 9 Comments
Hair

3 Alternative Natural Hair Looks For Scissor-Shy Curly Queers

It ain’t easy being natural, but it feels good.

Hannah Hodson March 11, 2015 20 Comments
Travel

The Ultimate Staycation Kit to Eschew The World And Take Care Of Your Brain

Let’s build our own Fortresses of Solitude.

Adrian March 11, 2015 4 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Staycation Grab Bag: DIY Ideas and Inspiration for Your Big Days Inside

I offered up some ideas for staycation themes and activities in our launch post, but since I’m really devoted to helping you live your dreams, I thought I’d follow it up with some concrete steps to make them happen. Like DIY projects! And pretty pictures!

Carmen March 10, 2015 12 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Episode 522 Recap: Tomorrow Will be Taco Night

Emily ups her Veronica Mars game and Hanna goes to jail.

Heather Hogan March 10, 2015 22 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Top 10 Lesbian, Queer or Bisexual Celebrities We Remember Being Out Back Then

On our recent survey of Autostraddle readers over 29 we asked “who was the first lesbian or bisexual celebrity/public figure you remember being aware of?” These are the scientific results of that particular investigation.

Riese March 10, 2015 45 Comments
Movie Reviews

“Boy Meets Girl” Is Heartwarming, Groundbreaking, Has Cute Queer Kissing

It’s heartmeltingly cute, and one of the best portrayals of a trans woman in years. Michelle Hendley should be everyone’s new girl-crush.

Mari Brighe March 10, 2015 30 Comments
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Crafts & DIY Projects

DIY Fizzy Bath Bombs For Your Filthy Hot Bods

Put one or two in your bath and watch them fizz away. As you’re steeping, take some time to reflect on your life and feel good about all the decisions you’ve made that have gotten you to this point.

Laura Mandanas March 10, 2015 23 Comments
Music

Cathy & Marcy Celebrate Diverse Families with ‘Dancin’ in the Kitchen’

Creating space for difficult conversations between parents and children has been both a goal and a side effect of their music making through the years.

Hannah Hodson March 10, 2015 4 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: We All Want to Live on “Bitch Planet”

If this review doesn’t sell you, the last issue ended with the promise “Next month in Bitch Planet #4: Lesbian Shower Scene!”

Mey March 10, 2015 15 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

10 Luxurious Robes for Your Staycation Snugglefest

Prepare to get your warmth on.

KaeLyn March 9, 2015 25 Comments
Food Lists

37 Recipes That Prove the Egg Comes Before the Chicken

EGGS.

Ryan Yates March 9, 2015 14 Comments
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