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Rosamund Pike Is a Sociopathic Lesbian F*cking Lioness in The “I Care A Lot” Trailer

This time Gone Girl is gay, girl.

By Heather Hogan| January 16, 2021 | 5 Comments
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Watch Aubrey Plaza Do a Tarot Card Reading and Play F*ck/Marry/Kill With Some Witches

“Maleficent? I’d F the B out of the W.”

By Heather Hogan| December 8, 2020 | 3 Comments
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EXCLUSIVE: Staceyann Chin Performs Her Poem “Crossfire” with Video Artist Sekiya Dorsett

Chin’s work is invaluable always, and in the current moment. We’re glad, then, to bring you this new and gripping performance of the book’s title poem, from Haymarket Books and directed by Sekiya Dorsett.

By Rachel| June 24, 2020 | 5 Comments
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The Full Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris Wedding Video Is Here and No You’re Not Done Crying About It

Come for the vows, stay for more Rapinoe in a tux.

By Heather Hogan| January 2, 2020 | 6 Comments
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VIDEO: The Succession / “L Word” Crossover Credits Absolutely Nobody Asked For

Lesbians can be rich and mean too.

By Riese| October 15, 2019 | 7 Comments
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO! Carly Lancaster’s Secret Is Out on “Ambitions”

Can love between two children of warring families bring peace? That’s the question being posed on OWN’s new soapy drama, Ambitions — only this time, the couple at the center of our story are two women.

By Natalie| July 23, 2019 | 1 Comment
Television

VIDEO! Rachel Maddow Casually Asks Megan Rapinoe to Run for President

Just a couple of butch icons plotting a global takeover. 

By Heather Hogan| July 10, 2019 | 27 Comments
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Getting In Bed With Kristin: Holiday AMA

How to deal with food and body comments from your family, why you don’t need to “convince” someone to be with you, the joy and peace of taking a break from social media, and more!

By Kristin| December 21, 2018 | 1 Comment
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Getting in Bed With Kristin: Advice About Meeting New Friends, Falling for Friends and More!

Happy Thanksgiving from Sam the Cat!

By Kristin| November 14, 2018 | 1 Comment
Advice

VIDEO! Getting In Bed With Kristin + Andrea Long Chu: There’s Just Nothing Like The Validation Of Strangers

“I just had a crush on myself for like, a month.”

By Kristin| November 7, 2018 | 15 Comments
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VIDEO : Make Me Feel with This Janelle Monáe-Inspired Halloween Look

Can you believe it’s already Halloween?! Check out this RAD last minute makeup look inspired by Janelle Monae’s “Make Me Feel” video!

By Kaylah Cupcake| October 30, 2018 | 2 Comments
Advice

VIDEO! Getting in Bed With Kristin + Mary Lambert: Always Send the Book of Annotated Poetry

Mary and Kristin talked about a million different topics, giggled a lot, and almost made microwave popcorn. Mary also performed a brand new poem, gave a lot of advice, and left a lipstick kiss on Kristin’s bedspread.

By Kristin| October 25, 2018 | 2 Comments
Advice

VIDEO! Getting In Bed With Kristin: Facebook Is A Nightmare But Queer Friendship Is A Dream

This week Kristin’s in bed solo to give advice about getting a parent up to speed on what it means to have a non-binary kid, crushes, friendship, Judith Butler, and so much more! Sam the Cat makes a cameo too, obviously.

By Kristin| October 10, 2018 | 1 Comment
Advice

Getting in Bed With Kristin + Heather Hogan: Buffy, Cats and Jesus

This week Kristin got in bed with Autostraddle senior editor Heather Hogan to talk about queer representation on teevee, spirituality vs. religion and, of course, cats. (And beer.)

By Kristin| September 28, 2018 | 7 Comments
Fashion/Style

VIDEO: Easy Breezy No-Makeup Makeup with Noto Botanics

This no-makeup look is actually super minimalist — who has time for fifteen products designed to make you look like you aren’t wearing any? With multi-use stain sticks that work for a range of skin tones and concealer, you’re looking amazing and natural in just a few minutes.

By Kaylah Cupcake| September 19, 2018 | 2 Comments
Advice

VIDEO! Getting in Bed With Kristin + Sophia Wallace: Clits, Shame, and the Patriarchy

Do you know what a clitoris looks like? You will after you watch this video! Learn about clits and so much more by getting in bed with Kristin and Sophia Wallace!

By Kristin| August 22, 2018 | 2 Comments
Advice

VIDEO! Getting In Bed With Kristin: Advice on Self-Care, Meds and the Best Dating Apps

Get in here and get some loving advice from Kristin Russo.

By Kristin| August 12, 2018 | 3 Comments
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VIDEO: Get Your Summer Babe ☀️ Shine On

Sometimes you need a quick everyday look that will have you turning heads in ten minutes or less. This is it, from one summer babe to another!

By Kaylah Cupcake| August 9, 2018 | 10 Comments
Advice

VIDEO! Getting In Bed With Kristin: AMA for Everyone!

Going forward, all new episodes of GIBWK will be available to everyone who reads Autostraddle!

By Kristin| July 30, 2018 | 3 Comments
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VIDEO: Pride’s Final Weekend Look Is Spacey Glowy Glam, So Get Ready

I’ve put together a spacey glowy glam look that will turn your face into a magnet. A magnet for what? YOU DECIDE.

By Kaylah Cupcake| June 29, 2018 | 17 Comments
Film

I Made You The Horror Trailer Cut of “Carol” We’ve All Been Waiting For

Just in time for the holidays!

By Erin| November 13, 2017 | 49 Comments
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