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Are You A Proud Plant Parent? Show Off Your Babies!

I surveyed some of the plant parents here at Autostraddle, and we’re all so excited to show off our little ones. If you’re a plant parent, show off your babies in the comments, too!

By Abeni Jones| May 15, 2020 | 60 Comments
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8 Music and Crystal Pairings To Celebrate Taurus Season

It’s Taurus Season — so let’s get vibey.

By Shelli Nicole| May 8, 2020
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What Was Your AIM Screen Name and Do You Wanna Log Back On?

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By Abeni Jones| May 1, 2020 | 30 Comments
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Let’s F*ck Up Some Bagel Bites

The case for Bagel Bites: they are affordable and lovely and delicious no matter what.

By Rachel| April 24, 2020 | 2 Comments
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Fetch Those Bolt Cutters, Emotionally Intense Weirdos: It’s Fiona Apple Album Day

Where to begin, really, with this emotional juggernaut during one of the most emotionally intense periods of our collective lives?

By Rachel| April 17, 2020 | 22 Comments
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How to Make DIY Face Masks for Coronavirus

From no-sew options to fancy patterns, there are a lot of options.

By Vanessa| April 10, 2020 | 21 Comments
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These Videos Are 100% Guaranteed To Make You Smile

This is just a handful of the things that have made me smile and cackle while my phone is propped up against the toaster while I’m standing over the stove eating hamburger helper in my panties (the lasagna one SLAPS).

By Shelli Nicole| April 3, 2020 | 2 Comments
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You Should Make A Blanket Fort This Weekend

Literally why not?

By Molly| March 27, 2020 | 12 Comments
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Duolingo is Gay! And It Could Be Gayer!

Story #6 titled “Honeymoon” is very gay. Not with a Disney-style exclusively gay moment, but with some actual textual ‘Le mot L’ dyke drama.

By Drew Gregory| March 20, 2020 | 20 Comments
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The Baby-Sitter’s Club Is Coming To Netflix And We Are Very Excited

The Baby-Sitter’s Club is gay! And coming to Netflix! But also really gay!

By Vanessa| March 13, 2020 | 11 Comments
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The Moon Is A Lesbian and So Am I

Which one do you want to be your girlfriend: mini moon, thicc moon, or mommi earth?

By danijanae| February 28, 2020 | 9 Comments
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Ask The Plant Doctor: You Have Questions About Your Houseplants, Cee Has Answers

Want help diagnosing your sick plant? Curious about houseplant pests? Just wanna talk about your favorite plants? What about sharing a PLANT SELFIE?

By cee| February 21, 2020 | 146 Comments
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Ooooohhhh, I Wanna Lex You Up!

“Willing to travel but prefer that you live nearby because the earth is dying.”

By Shelli Nicole| February 14, 2020 | 29 Comments
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Sex Scenes I Used to Click My Mouse to in My Dorm Room

The only thing that takes away from this scene is Mila Kunis’s god awful choice in footwear.

By Shelli Nicole| February 7, 2020 | 12 Comments
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In Honor of Rude Women

“I aspire to be described as terrible and lovely.”

By Rachel| January 31, 2020 | 28 Comments
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What Are Your Earliest Internet Memories?

“OMG ok i just remembered downloading and printing out nudes of LARA CROFT when i was like 11.”

By Abeni Jones| January 24, 2020 | 43 Comments
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This Just In: Going On Vacation Is Relaxing and Fun!

Have you ever asked your best friend to take photos of you naked in a bubble bath drinking wine and eating donuts as a fun vacation activity? Just wondering.

By Vanessa| January 17, 2020 | 10 Comments
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Did You Know You Can Test The pH Balance Of Your Vagina In Your Very Own Home?

I’m going to be honest with you: this post is happening because no one responded to my query on Twitter.

By Vanessa| January 10, 2020 | 25 Comments
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It’s January 3, Do You Remember What You Did On NYE?

Didn’t think I’d ever use the 5 W’s to talk about pussy but here we are.

By Shelli Nicole| January 3, 2020 | 31 Comments
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If You Delete Your Texts, How Do You Save Your Receipts?

The Autostraddle team has an impromptu discussion about our own personal phone policies surrounding screenshots, text receipts, being petty, saving contacts, and…cat photos.

By Vanessa| December 27, 2019 | 67 Comments
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What’s On Your Nightstand?

Turns out you can learn a lot about a person based on what we hold near and dear to our sleeping spaces!

By Reneice Charles| December 20, 2019 | 116 Comments
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