The 50 Best Queer Sex Toys
Autostraddle’s definitive list of the 50 best sex toys for queer sex.
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6 Easy Steps for Fucking Your Friends Without Fucking Up the Friendship
Let’s rebrand fall as Sex With Friends Season rather than Cuffing Season, yeah?
You Deserve to Practice Elaborate Masturbation in Your Life; Here’s How
I once described a particularly elaborate session I’d had to a friend, and she seemed shocked and impressed. “You like, really love yourself, huh?” I do. I really do. And you can too!
5 Things to Know About Dating Again After Your Gay Breakup
I’m not saying this summer will necessarily be a Summer of Breakups again — although it’s true there are two eclipses in Cancer season this year, yikes — but if you do find yourself suddenly among our number, I and many others are here to tell you that some semblance of a love life does exist on the other side of breakups, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.
Yes, Virginia, You Can Date Your Best Friend You’re Secretly in Love With (At Least, In Theory)
Someone has gotta make the first move, or you’re gonna spend the rest of your life hyper-aware of the fact that two centimeters of your outer thighs are touching as you sit next to each other rigidly on the sofa watching Masterchef Junior.
So You Want To Get Back Together With Your Ex
Rumor has it you and your ex have found yourself potentially back in your feelings and might be considering dating again. Okay! Interesting! You do you, babe! I’m sure you’re fielding a whole lot of questions and judgements right now, depending on the situation, and probably could use some light guidance without judgement.
5 Relationship Lessons from Lesbian Movies Past and Present
We have more movies about lesbian and bisexual women than ever before; they’re not necessarily always realistic, but can still bring us meaningful and constructive relationship truths, regardless of how far removed from our real lives their plots are, or how many falcons they contain.
5 Ways to Send the First Tinder Message That Aren’t Just Saying “Hey There”
Much like how a bio should be written with the goal of giving a hottie something to react to, a first message should be easy to reply to and easy to move the conversation forward from! What does one say to “hey” aside from “hey,” or on a sunny day, “hey!” I ask of you.
Chill or Be Chilled: 10 First Date Ideas for When You Want to Keep It Casual
Coffee and drinks are easy, but why stick to what’s easy? Get creative, but not so elaborate that your date thinks you’re madly in love with them and about to propose.
50 Ways to Leave Your (Lesbian) Lover
12. Sometimes Love Doesn’t Win, Quinn
10 Cute Daytime Dates for Spring and Beyond
In defense of daytime dates: they rule.
A Rose by Any Other Name: The Arguments for Dating Someone with the Same Name as You
“Honestly I love myself, and I think I’m super hot.”
What to Do About Every Gay Crush You’ve Ever Had, Have Now, and Will Have in the Future
Crushes are wild and often irrational, but I’m a Capricorn so I’d like to make them slightly more logical. Here’s how you can do that, too.
5 Unofficial Lesbian Relationship Milestones
Whereas we are conditioned to expect a First Date, followed by landmarks like Carefully Crafted First Instagram Post as a Couple and Attending Family Event in Neutral-Toned Sweater, a gay relationship may look more like Be Codependent Best Friends for Three Years Before Realizing You’re In Love Without Ever Going on a Date, followed by Emotionally Turbulent Road Trip to Visit Your Ex’s Rural Co-Op Together.
The Truth About Cats and Dogs and Gay Dating
We’re here today to talk about dealing with your crush’s pets, and also dealing with your own pets in the context of your crush!
Traveling to Meet Your Long-Distance Online Crush: A Gentle Guide
It’s 2019 and the world is our hot gay oyster! But… how do you actually go about planning a trip to meet the faraway queer of your dreams?
No Tinder, No Problem: The Ancient Art of Asking Someone on a Gay Date IRL
It might seem like everybody is swiping, but if that’s not your jam, here’s some tips on the age-old art of asking someone out IRL.
How to Choose Dating App Photos That’ll Have Babes Swiping Hell Yes
You want to look like your best self: fun, hot, interesting, and lez be real, it doesn’t hurt if you look like you might actually send the first message.
Yes, Virginia, Queer Women Can Casually Date: Here’s How It Works
If this is a thing you want, you can do it in 2019! This is our year! I believe in you / us / our ability to not get married on the third date.
Like a Little Act of Vengeance: F*cking While Fat
Fuck. While fat. Don’t wait.