Creatrix Tiara, Author at Autostraddle

feelings atrium

gun violence

Reaching Out for My Queer Muslim Community to Hold Me After Christchurch

In times like these, when people don’t understand us and decide that this means we shouldn’t live at all, we need to connect with the people that do understand, even…

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Mar 16, 2019

af+ personal essay

sex work

af+

For My Own Pleasure: Hiring a Sex Worker as a Queer Woman

“She kisses me. I hold on to her arms lightly, not wanting to hurt her, not wanting to weird her out, make her uncomfortable. She’s here for me: I’d hired…

Creatrix Tiara —

Jul 24, 2018

look into this

you need help

school

You Need Help: Taking the Leap to Study Abroad

“Moving to Portland would be a dream come true, but I’m scared about being away from my support network, and finding people to live with who I can trust. Should…

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Jun 26, 2018

death is sad

politics

politics + activism

“Let’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Occupy Everything Together”: Remembering Brazilian Bisexual Activist and Politician Marielle Franco

Rio de Janeiro Councillor Marielle Franco, who was assassinated on 14 March 2018 after speaking at an event for the empowerment of Black girls, was a firebrand of a politician,…

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Mar 19, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Happy (Belated) Lunar New Year!

Happy Friday, Happy Saturday if you’re in Tiara’s part of the world, and Happy Lunar New Year to those of you that celebrate it!

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Mar 2, 2018

gay marriage

homophobia

politics + activism

Lesbian Married Couple Battle South Africa’s Homophobic Dept. of Home Affairs Over Spousal Visa

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has come under fire from LGBTQ activists and community members for discriminating against LGBTQ people in their processes.

Creatrix Tiara —

Feb 23, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Happy Pride from Down Under!

It’s peak Pride season right now in Tiara’s part of the world. What does Pride look like where you live?

Creatrix Tiara —

Feb 9, 2018

advice

asexuality

dating

You Need Help: When You’re Ace and You Want to Be More Than Friends

What to do when you have a crush on your roommate and you’re both asexual and are definitely more than just friends and definitely don’t know what to do about…

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Feb 5, 2018

LGBT women's health

mental health

health

9 LGBTQ People Speak Out About Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder

The following are stories from LGBTQ people living with PMDD — how it manifests for us, what helps and what doesn’t help, and any challenges or opportunities we have found…

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Jan 31, 2018

"personality cult"

personal brand playlist

playlists

Playlist: My 2018 Brand Is Queer Lady Magician

Being a Queer Lady Magician to me means sharing the truths of our lives in unexpected, thought-provoking ways, instilling a sense of wonder, expanding our imaginations around what is possible.

Creatrix Tiara —

Jan 26, 2018

bisexuality

interview