I’ve got a bad case of the winter doldrums, y’all. Get in here and warm my heart!

Audio porn, what you can learn from learning to have queer sex, communicating your sexual desires and more.

Strong brews for everybody!

Doctor Who as Lego, KStew as yr gf, science about making a baby with two other people, cats in boxes, sex and menstruation (!!!), reheat your pizza like a fucking pro please, and so much more!

A blast from the past.

Documentary films. Policy initiatives. Direct action. These 20 activists are doing it all to save the world — and they’re Autostraddle readers just like you!

This week in The A+ Insider, we re-cast Peter Pan starring Alex Vega, Laneia thinks you need a walk, we remember the year that was, and everybody stocks up on Endure By Rachel Kincaid.

“Just one week after perhaps the most powerful episode in the show’s history, Shonda Rhime’s force-of-nature hit show Scandal has once again destroyed our hearts. This week’s story touched the souls of audiences everywhere with two tales of love trying to rise above what seem like impossible situations.”

Chang has a lot of secrets. The main one is she’s a total badass!

The “We’re not at A-Camp” support group is now in session.

Chill at home, make dinner for your someone special, and watch Moulin Rouge! for Valentine’s Day.

Musician Julia Nunes on her kickstarter, her new album, her relationship with Dannielle Owens-Reid and that time she almost fell into the toilet before opening for Ben Folds.

In which I dive into piles of mostly-confusing data to figure out where the girls are in a country where gayborhoods tend to be filled with boys.

Here are a few goals I’m guessing some of us might have and a few apps, websites and gadgets to help us get there.

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).

Melanie Gillman’s webcomic As the Crow Flies tells the story of a young, queer girl of color trying to find her place at a Christian camp filled with people she can’t relate to.

Jude and Connor pinky hug while Stef and Lena glower at each other.

Everybody’s going to jail!

Daya’s STILL pregnant. We shouldn’t ever douche with Lysol or let the bed bugs out of our chia poons. Also, sex stuff happened. Bring enough snacks for the group and get in here!

Topics include RENT, the Universal Life Church, Fanny Howe, family farms, The Handmaid’s Tale, Reese Witherspoon, Law & Order and more!