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Parenting & Family

Adventures in Baby Making as a Single Black Lesbian

So maybe my pregnancy path isn’t as simple and straightforward as baby books would have you believe it should be because I’m a poor QPoC with anxiety, but it has been an interesting worthwhile journey so far. I can’t wait until I can take the next step.

Asher_Jak January 28, 2015 64 Comments
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Notes From A Queer Engineer: Let’s Get Handy

Want to learn some home repair skills from YouTube handywomen? Yeah you do. Let’s watch together!

Laura Mandanas January 28, 2015 10 Comments
Movie News & Trailers

Girls Ain’t Afraid of No Ghost: New All-Women Ghostbusters Lineup Announced!

“Do you believe in UFOs, astral projections, transmisogyny, ESP, bisexuals, spirit photography, the feminist movement, full trance mediums, the Loch Ness monster, and the theory of Gender as a Social Construct?”

Mey January 27, 2015 23 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Fosters Episode 213 Recap: The Limit Does Not Exist

Stef and Lena take down the pillow wall, get naked … and talk about their kids.

Heather Hogan January 27, 2015 5 Comments
First Person

Seeking Queer Theology And Perfect Love That Casts Out Fear

If we don’t abundantly love each other, we can’t have an abundant relationship with God. I must embrace an interpretation of my faith that requires unconditional love for queer people because any less would be to deny my own humanity and that of my community.

Adrian January 27, 2015 18 Comments
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Introducing Camp Autostraddle 6.0

Join Autostraddle, Dannielle & Kristin of “Everyone is Gay,” Jasika Nicole, Julia Nunes, Jenny Owen Youngs and DeAnne Smith atop Mount Feelings for five days of FUN FUN FUN!

Riese January 27, 2015 249 Comments
Food and Drink

Liquor In The Snow Day: Perfect Penguin Martinis

“Optional: grab a chive and tie it around its tiny penguin neck like a wee scarf.”

A.E. Osworth January 27, 2015 14 Comments
Queer Fashion

Oh the Places You’ll Go in Palazzo Pants: 4 Ways to Wear Them

Palazzo pants are everywhere and they are so happy to see you.

KaeLyn January 27, 2015 30 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: I’m a Peggy Carter Girl in a Peggy Carter World

Every single person should go watch “Agent Carter” on ABC and read “Operation S.I.N.” from Marvel Comics right freaking now.

Mey January 27, 2015 7 Comments
TV News & Trailers

It’s Ellen’s Birthday! Let’s Remember The Magic of “The Puppy Episode!”

Oh, you know, just a recap of the most important TV moment in the history of lesbianism.

Heather Hogan January 26, 2015 46 Comments
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Helping You Help Yourself #2

How to fold a fitted sheet, never forget your chapstick when you leave the house, the difference between a yam and a sweet potato, and more!

Rachel January 26, 2015 39 Comments
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Autostraddle Writers Share Their WEEK THREE Masters Of Sex Cure Month Experience Journals

“Did some naked housework today like that episode of Friends when Rachel was trying to get comfortable with her own body. Luckily, unlike Friends, Ross didn’t come over and ruin it.”

the team January 26, 2015 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Marissa Alexander To Be Released from Jail; Struggle for Justice Continues

On January 27th, activists from around the country will converge on Jacksonville and in their home cities to stand in solidarity with Alexander on the day of her release and bring visibility to women who have been targeted for their resilience and survival.

Maddie January 26, 2015 4 Comments
Sex

Autostraddle’s Masters Of Sex Cure Month Experience Week 4: Your Action Plan To Get Lots Of Action

The final week! Time to put all the pieces together.

Ryan Yates January 26, 2015 6 Comments
Food Lists

35 Soft Foods For People Who Don’t Have Teeth (Or Whatever)

Also good for people with cold sores, upset stomachs, or an interest in what I ate last year.

Laura Mandanas January 26, 2015 44 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee Episode 604 Recap: A Breezy, Femmey Hurt Locker

This week on Glee, Sue Sylvester turns out to be a Klaine shipper and you’ll get “A Thousand Miles” stuck in your head again.

Riese January 25, 2015 18 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is Hugging President Obama in Alabama While Cara Delevigne Rocks This Suit

Mercury is in retrograde right now, so I’m betting you could use a whole lot of affirming news that doesn’t disorient you, make you lose your wallet, or tempt you to completely change your life. Here it is!

Carmen January 25, 2015 9 Comments
Pets & Animals

Sunday Top Ten: Some Cats I Don’t Hate

Chances are good I hate your cat because it makes me sneeze. But do you know who doesn’t make me sneeze? Simba.

Riese January 25, 2015 48 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Stay Up With You All Night

Dildos past and present, a new queer hookup app, why the silent treatment is stupid, vaginismus, erotic exlibris and more.

Ryan Yates January 25, 2015 19 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Transparent is Streaming FREE on Amazon Today and Only Today, So Watch It Already!

It’s a 24-hour streaming extravaganza! Which like, I’m convinced is something you’re into.

Carmen January 24, 2015 23 Comments
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