Liquor in the Last Days of Summer: Rhubarb Vanilla Cordial
This recipe fulfills my every fantasy of cordial: it’s fruity, sweet, looks pretty in a glass, and can get you drunk.
Comedy Crush: Silicon Valley’s Amy Aniobi
“The show that likely influenced my decision to write was Boy Meets World, because when it started, I literally didn’t understand that it was scripted. I thought some kid named Cory Matthews had people follow him around all day and film his life.”
Drawn to Comics: Jillian and Mariko Tamaki’s “This One Summer” is Evocative, Emotional
If you want to reminisce about your teenage summers, enjoy a good book or just a good cry, This One Summer is the book for you.
Autostraddle’s 2014 Fall TV Preview: Queers and Women of Color All Over Your Teevee
We’ve got a genderqueer lead, an intersex teenager, multiple shows headlined by women of color, the first ever recurring lesbian woman of color character in a primetime network superhero series and SO MUCH MORE!
Orange Is The New Black 209 Recap: Later, Sobriety!
Yeah right, like she WASN’T going to drink for those 48 hours of freedom.
Our Streets, Our Selves: Tips for Post-Harassment Self-Care
“It’s important to remember that nothing you did caused your harassment. You are worthy of walking around in a world that loves and appreciates you in ways you want to be loved and appreciated.”
VIDEO: Watch The Official “Words With Girls” Trailer Now!
Lesbian relationship comedy, WORDS WITH GIRLS, premieres on ColorCreative.tv September 23rd.
Rebecca Kling and Chicago’s Early to Bed Say “Trans Women + Sex = Awesome”
Chicago’s feminist sex shop has published a well-written guide to getting down for trans women and their partners, written by Rebecca Kling.
Sunday Funday Is at Betsey Johnson’s Gay Wedding on Janelle Monae’s Block
Religious folks are coming around to queers and Janelle Monae just moved to Sesame Street after Betsey Johnson’s gay marriage fashion show.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Get You Off All Five Ways
Sexy infographics, new poly relationships, porn site banners, four types of spanking, five types of orgasms and more.
Five Easy Ways to Outsmart a Panic Attack
I’ve compiled a muy scientific blog post with todos los facts about how to Outsmart a Panic Attack.
A Reminder: Net Neutrality
Damn the man, save the internet!
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Bus Tripping For Love
“Wouldn’t you rather join me in an adventurous 4-hour bus ride to a small town diner?”
The Comments Awards Are Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
Sea sponges, mermaids and Captain Hook.
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Perfume, Pastry, and Pastry Perfume
Do you like pumpkin spice, or does it repel you?
Rhymes With Witches: Lumpy Space Princess
At the end of the day it’s all bout the lumps.
Things I Read That I Love #144: We Say No Because We Are Grumpy and Have Not Slept Properly
Topics include horror in New Orleans, late ’70s gay life in Kansas, family farming, turning 14 in Cincinnati, Teach for America and more!
It’s Your Big Chance To Win An A+ Membership
We’re giving away two A+ Memberships AND will give away another membership for every six new member sign-ups this month!
In Which Mari and Mey Have Conflicted Feelings About Trans Terminology and “New York Magazine”
“Does her personal language preference trump what is considered to be the non-offensive way to talk about trans women?”
Do I Hear Wedding Bells? SCOTUS Puts Marriage Equality on the Agenda
After a lot of uncertainty, the Supreme Court has decided to consider hearing same-sex marriage cases from five states — and it may mean big news for the constitutionality of state marriage bans.