Let’s Hash It Out: How Do You Feel About Men and Straight People Going To Lesbian Bars?
We’re not sure that there’s a right answer to this question, but we’ve laid out some arguments for and against and now it’s time to dig in.
Autostraddle’s Ultimate Holigay Gift Guide 2014: What We Want
Considering how special each and every snowflake is who works here, there’s bound to be something in this guide for you, your girlfriend, all your gay friends, and maybe even one of your most badass family members.
These Stylish Winter Uniforms Make Your Dreary Days, Oh So Bright
Finding your uniform is such a weirdly freeing experience because a uniform gives you structure and then lets you go hog wild when it comes to colors, patterns, and textures.
You Need Help: Your Girlfriend Was Sexually Assaulted and You Don’t Know How to Help
“She told me she’d been raped… She’s feeling embarrassed and ashamed and I don’t know what I’m supposed to do… and everything seems a mess.”
40 Movies About Space, Ranked
This past week I saw both Interstellar and Theory of Everything. One was really good and the other reminded me of all the bad space movies I’ve ever seen.
Sober in the City: A Feminist Walks into AA
“If a group I was attending was still printing, distributing, and teaching from a book that was blatantly racist or homophobic, I would get up and leave and/or advocate for change. I do not give special passes for misogyny and sexism, especially in my sobriety, because my self-worth is so integral to my complete recovery.”
Fool’s Journey: The Fascinating Life of Pamela Colman Smith
The most popular tarot deck in the western world was illustrated by a queer woman who is often ignored in esoteric history and omitted from the deck itself. Read about how awesome she is here!
A Festivus for the Rest of Us: Announcing Autostraddle’s Holigay Parties!
Thanks to a ragtag team of brave souls across the globe, it really is the most wonderful time to be queer!
No Indictment for NYPD Police Officer Who Killed Eric Garner, WTF
A Staten Island grand jury decided not to indict Daniel Pantaleo, a white police officer who choked Eric Garner to death during the summer.
Interview With My Ex-Girlfriend: Laura
“Welp, I just came out! And everything sucks! I don’t know how I’m feeling! Let’s have a fight and have sex.”
19 Reasons Pretty Little Liars’ A is Probably Santa Claus
A necklace made of human teeth is the new lump of coal in your stocking. Ho ho ho, bitches.
How to Build the Perfect Cozy Fire for Festive Sexytimes (and/or Scrabble)
Got some fireside plans this festive season? Whether it’s hearthrug sex, board games or a lengthy discussion about social justice you are gonna need to get that baby lit.
Notes From A Queer Engineer: Tear Gas, Tool Of The Police State
“While I in no way want to distract from the important conversations going on about anti-Black racism in America, I think it’s also pertinent for us to deconstruct some of the tools and techniques being used by the police to maintain control. So today we’re going to talk about tear gas.”
Holigay Gift Guide 2014: Winning Over the In-Laws
So it’s your first holiday with the in-laws, and you’re nervous as all get out. Here are some ideas to help you win over your partner’s family in the best way possible: presents.
Listling Without Commentary: 26 Excerpts From Negative Yelp Reviews Of Lesbian Bars By Men and Straight People
“The place is so dingy, grimy, and gross that I seriously believe monsters are going to come flying out of the bathroom at any moment and swoop down on all the dudes and chop our heads off.”
So You Want to Put A Ring On It: Engagement Ring Shopping 101
A resident Engaged Queer Person helps you figure out how to you start looking for/purchasing an engagement ring!
Epic Holigay Grab Bag: 100+ DIY Projects, Recipes, and Inspiration for the Season
Now queermos! Now ‘straddlers! Now commenters and lurkers!
On crafters and bakers from all faiths and backgrounds!
To the kitchen to cook! To the living room to sew!
Now get on my level! Get festive, you all!
Salem Episodes 3 and 4 Recap: Dude, Where’s My Skin
“Creepy doll teleports itself onto her bed and slowly turns its head. Clearly, Anne is made of braver stuff than I, because this is the moment I would’ve set the entire house on fire.”
Drawn to Comics: We Need to Talk About the Rape in Batwoman
A lot of Batwoman fans (and to be honest, a lot of comic fans overall) were worried when the creative team of W. Haden Blackman and J.H. Williams III left the book after DC refused to allow them to have Kate Kane (Batwoman) marry her longtime girlfriend, police detective Maggie Sawyer. Now, it looks like those fears were completely justified.
FDA To Consider Adjusting Restrictions on Gay Blood Donors
A change to FDA policy matters not just because it is based on sound science and will potentially increase blood donations — it would be a powerful and tangible step away from a culture that criminalized homosexuality and AIDS for decades.