Crystal, Author at Autostraddle

advice

we are adults now

breakups

You Need Help: Starting Over at Thirtysomething

You just broke up with your partner, you’re buying IKEA furniture, moving into a share house and you’re sad — how do you become a functioning adult again?

Crystal —

Jul 2, 2015

fitness

grown-ups

health

Working On It: My Fitness Quest for Immortality (Or as Close as I Can Get)

“This will become a regular thing — a weekly recap of what’s working for me and what isn’t on my personal quest for improved health and wellness. There’ll be a…

Crystal —

Jun 30, 2015

holly miranda

team pick

music

Team Pick: Holly Miranda Wants To Be Your Girl

If you like Holly Miranda and gender-variant circus performers then you will also like this music video.

Crystal —

Jun 5, 2015

playlists

The Sound Of Walking Through Hot Topic In 2002

There was a lot to love about Hot Topic in 2002.

Crystal —

Apr 23, 2015

gay marriage

you need help

lesbian weddings

You Need Help: A Disappointing Engagement

So you’re engaged, but your fiancée won’t let you tell anyone about it yet. What to do?

Crystal —

Mar 2, 2015

#affiliatemarketing

Lists/Top 10s

queer fashion

Top 10 Things You Should Totally Buy Now That Hot Topic Is Our Affiliate

On 30 November 2013, Crystal had a dream. Today, that dream is realized: anything you can buy from Hot Topic can make Autostraddle money.

Crystal —

Feb 12, 2015

gay marriage

marriage equality

lesbian weddings

Team Pick: Adorable LGBT Wedding Blog H&H Weddings

I’m still not entirely clear on what a rehearsal dinner is and what gets rehearsed there and whether it’s a must-have, and that’s just one of many wedding things that’ll…

Crystal —

Feb 3, 2015

hanukkah

holiday gift guide