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Boyshorts and Girltrunks 101: Your Queer Underwear Guide

Boyshorts/Girltrunks 101: Including 78 boyshorts, girltrunks and boxer-brief suggestions for weirdos.

By Riese| June 22, 2020 | 36 Comments

Meet Jennifer, The Genius Behind RodeoH: The Autostraddle Interview

Founder of RodeoH harnesses Jennifer Weaver tells us everything there is to know about the RodeoH and then some, including how her mom’s 40+ years of crafting experience helped the product get born.

By Vanessa| March 10, 2013 | 10 Comments

Briefly Noted: Underwear for Your Masculine Center

What makes “men’s” underwear exclusively for men? Is it still men’s underwear if I’m wearing it? Answers: a) absolutely nothing and b) no, sir.

By phoenix| March 10, 2013 | 72 Comments

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Going Commando

A Girls-Gone-Commando gallery, plus french maids are desired, disabled people are sexy and the sex industry is booming!

By Carolyn Yates| March 10, 2013 | 9 Comments

The dapperQ Underwear Survey Surveys Your Underwear Anxieties and Dreams

“I almost passed out the first time I bought boy undies. I wish that had been easier. I expected someone to shoot at me. Probably just refuse to sell to me, or laugh, really. But still. Racing heart, whole deal.”

By dapperq| March 10, 2013 | 27 Comments

Three Tech-Savvy Panties for Futuristic Sexy Funtimes

It’s time to tech your queer panties, because who doesn’t want panties you can control with a remote? Here’s three pairs of panties similar to the one’s we’ve recommended, the difference being that they buzz and you have to charge them every once in a while.

By A.E. Osworth| March 9, 2013 | 5 Comments

Plus Size Underwear For All Gender Presentations

Bevin, AKA the sexy and talented Queer Fat Femme, is here to bring you the lowdown on plus size panties for all you grrrls and bois.

By Bevin| March 9, 2013 | 15 Comments

Playlist: Under Where?

Time for a pants-off dance-off.

By Carmen| March 8, 2013 | 12 Comments

Things I Read That I Love #66: Reading In Underpants

This week’s TIRTL includes a special Underwear Week section, as well as pieces on topics including Jehovah’s Witness, onscreen violence, sex abuse, robots, fan fiction, junk food and Alaska.

By Riese| March 8, 2013 | 8 Comments

You Need Help: Harnesses For Trans* Women

As a trans* chick with not much going on “downstairs” I’m intrigued with using strapons instead of my actual bits, just not sure how best approach it. Can anyone recommend harnesses with a little extra room in the crotch that won’t break the bank?

By A.E. Osworth| March 8, 2013 | 27 Comments

Femme-ish Underwear Realness Two Ways

Just a couple of femmes talking about why we love the underwear we love and why you should look into loving it with us.

By Gabrielle Korn| March 8, 2013 | 27 Comments

Do Away With Your Naiveté: Let’s Explore the World of Lingerie

“Although bras and panties get the most love, there are so many other facets of lingerie: from corsets to pajamas, babydolls to blindfolds, garter belts to latex gloves. I’m ready to embrace all the variations.”

By The Lingerie Lesbian| March 7, 2013 | 9 Comments

Lez Liberty Lit #15: A Blind Date With Literary Knickers

Underwear from lesbian fiction, a defence of reading, queer love letters, killer courses and more.

By Carolyn Yates| March 7, 2013 | 4 Comments

Liquor in the Panties: Silk Panties for Underwear Week

Today, we’re making Silk Panties. Panties panties panties. Let’s make a vodka drink.

By A.E. Osworth| March 7, 2013 | 15 Comments

How To Own It: Non-Lingerie

Lingerie that’s “designed to frame the erogenous zones instead of covering them up, highlighting your assets.” Mind = blown

By Gabrielle Korn| March 7, 2013 | 12 Comments

Want A Lady Superhero On Your Butt? League of Ladies Undies Can Make That Happen

Vanessa’s Team Pick: I have worn the same brand and cut of underwear since 7th grade but this superhero underwear for ladies, featuring real women of note may finally convince me to leave Victoria’s Secret behind.

By Vanessa| March 6, 2013 | 15 Comments

Thongs 101: Thongs Are More Than The Sum Of Their Parts

Pretty and practical, thongs are not the monster some paint them to be. It’s all about the details.

By Araguaney| March 6, 2013 | 31 Comments

Thank The 50’s For Your Underpinnings (And Other Fashion Freedoms)

It’s because of the real-life women who took enormous risks to their personal safety, and who physically fought to wear whatever undies, clothing and footwear they damn well pleased that we can have underwear week at all.

By GhostCat| March 6, 2013 | 16 Comments

Idol Worship: 30 Photos of Bettie Page In Underwear

Welcome to Idol Worship’s Underwear Week Edition! Speaking of which, I’m still inspired by how Bettie Page showed us her underwear so much.

By Carmen| March 5, 2013 | 7 Comments

Make A Thing: Let’s Sew Some Underwear

Why buy underwear when you can make some?

By Hansen| March 5, 2013 | 31 Comments

More Than Words: Underwhence?

While the rest of Autostraddle talks about underwear, I will be talking about talking about underwear. You can’t hang out at the strip club all the time, you know?

By Cara| March 5, 2013 | 8 Comments
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