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Another Heartbreak: Somali-Canadian Trans Woman Sumaya Dalmar Found Dead in Toronto This Weekend

In what has already been a year of horrifying violence and tragedy for trans women of color, a young Somali-Canadian trans woman was lost this weekend in Toronto. Sumaya Dalmar, known also as Sumaya Ysl, was found dead on Sunday morning at the age of 26.

Mari Brighe February 24, 2015 26 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee Episode 608 Recap: Here Come The Brides

Brittany and Santana say “I do.” (And Kurt and Blaine do too.)

Heather Hogan February 24, 2015 49 Comments
Sex

26 Bits Of Solid Sex Advice You Gave Us On Autostraddle’s Lesbosexy Sex Survey

20. WASH YOUR HANDS IF YOU ATE BUFFALO WINGS BEFORE GETTING LAID, OMG.

Ryan Yates February 24, 2015 55 Comments
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Drawn to Comics: Lumberjanes Keeps Getting Cuter and Dang Cuter

“Okay, first things first, this is the most freaking adorable cover to a comic book I have ever seen in my life. And the inside of the comic is just as cute!”

Mey February 24, 2015 13 Comments
Lesbian Weddings

Wedding Feelings I’m Powering Through: 40 Day Countdown

I’m getting married in 40 days! Here are some unfiltered feelings and things about that, because what else was I supposed to do?

Laneia February 23, 2015 105 Comments
Relationships

You Need Help: Your Girlfriend Wants to Date Other People and It’s Breaking Your Heart

Your girlfriend wants an open relationship and you agreed to it, but now you feel terrible all the time. What to do?

Rachel February 23, 2015 73 Comments
Camp

A-Camp Spring 2015: We’ve Got A Campership WITH TRAVEL For You!

An amazing anonymous donor is giving away a campership WITH TRAVEL to a camper in need, including overseas campers! Get in here and make your dream come true!

Riese February 23, 2015 18 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Do You Want Your Kid to Be Gay, Too? And Other Stories We Missed

Doulas aren’t just for rich white folks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg isn’t going anywhere, where are all the women hermits, even more on the Google View-Master because I’m obsessed, plus other cool neat rad stories you’ll appreciate on some level!

Laneia February 23, 2015 32 Comments
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The Autostraddle Insider: Issue Eight, February 2015

“I’m just imagining Alex on a rock wall and Rachel snuggling a cat or something.”

the team February 23, 2015 76 Comments
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35 Recipes to Help You Get Lucky at the Potluck

Make your next potluck contribution the belle (bowl?) of the ball.

the team February 23, 2015 10 Comments
Movie Features

2015 Oscars Liveblog and Open Thread

Pull up a chair, pour yourself a whiskey, and let’s talk about the whitest Oscars in decades.

Heather Hogan February 22, 2015 106 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Episode 520 Recap: Nobody Puts Hanna In The Corner

Emily meets her girlfriend’s husband, and Hanna dances like she’s possessed by the Holy Ghost.

Heather Hogan February 22, 2015 68 Comments
Food and Drink

Sunday Top Ten: Heartwarming Midwestern and Southern Restaurant Chains I Miss

Nobody does breakfast like Bob Evans.

Riese February 22, 2015 104 Comments
Society + Culture

It’s Sunday Funday, I’m Voting for Ellen Degeneres, and Larry’s Not Coming Back to OITNB

Also, a Cruella De Vil reference for the ages! And animals cuddling other animals! AND DID I MENTION LARRY ISN’T COMING BACK TO OITNB.

Carmen February 22, 2015 11 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Ready To Run

Safety and BDSM, many 50 Shades feelings, sex advice from the Notorious RBG, coming out like a porn star and more.

Ryan Yates February 22, 2015 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

HUD Instructs Homeless Shelters to Treat Trans People Equally

The federal housing authority is directing its assistance programs to respect clients’ gender identities, prioritizing their safety in single-sex shelters.

Kaitlyn February 21, 2015 12 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Grey’s Anatomy Episode 1112 Recap: This Is Her Song, So Get Off The Stage And Let Her Sing It

Arizona and Callie smile for the first time in ages, while Bailey teaches her husband how to act when a family member comes out as trans.

Jenn February 21, 2015 30 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baopu #5

Winter in The City

Yao Xiao February 21, 2015 6 Comments
Society + Culture

White Coats And Closets: LGBTQ Medical Students Frequently Fear Coming Out

A new study from Stanford researchers shows that 30% of medical students are not open about their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, mostly due to fear of discrimination.

Mari Brighe February 20, 2015 53 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Still Feeling The Love

GalPalentine’s Day may be over but our hearts are still full.

carrie February 20, 2015 8 Comments
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