danijanae, Author at Autostraddle

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In Verse

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book lists

In Verse: Poetry Collections for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Whether you’re ready to heal or just want to hear someone else’s story, these poets are experts at examining grief, loss, and recovery.

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Apr 14, 2022

vegan

Photo 1: A jar of rice milk next to some rice. Photo 2: A glass of soy milk next to soy beans. Photo 3: A glass of almond milk next to a spoonful of almonds. Photo 4: A jar of coconut milk next to an open coconut.

quizzes

Quiz: What Non-Dairy Alternative Milk Are You?

Of all the dairy alternatives, you probably have your favorite. But which one are you on a spiritual level? Take the quiz to find out.

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Apr 10, 2022

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A bright yellow background with three plus size women collaged in front, left to right: A white woman in sunglasses and a pale orange suit, a light skinned black woman with an afro and bright pink suit and black turtleneck, a brown skin woman with a pale purple suit and a brunette bob standing off to the side facing the camera from the right.

queer fashion

Seven Spring Suits to Look Gay at Literally Every Occasion

Nothing quite says spring like bright colors, florals, and being the hottest person in line at Trader Joe’s.

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Apr 8, 2022

An emerald green velvet couch against a peach background with light green lines emanating from it to give it a SHINE effect.

house & garden

So I Bought the Gay Green Couch

The instructions for putting this couch together stated in bold print “this is a two-person job! don’t try and do it by yourself!” and I said, “I’m a dyke” and…

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Apr 8, 2022

you need help

Closeup portrait of a Black woman laying in bed alone, feeling lonely, going through a breakup

breakups

You Need Help: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

I know I must sound like a broken record: “break up…break up…break up!” But I truly think that you both deserve the kind of relationship where your needs are being…

danijanae —

Mar 29, 2022

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fatness

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culture

The Drop: Lizzo’s “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” has Depth, Drama — and So Much Ass

Dani Janae and Shelli Nicole chat through their thoughts on Lizzo’s new reality series that’s for the big girls!!

danijanae —

Mar 25, 2022

"personality cult"

A hunting knife, a copy of Four-Legged Girl by DIANE Seuss, a journal with things written inside it, and a pile of clothes

quizzes

Quiz: Which Misplaced Item in Dani Janae’s Bed Are You?

There are many things you’ll find in a femme’s bed.

danijanae —

Mar 20, 2022

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In Verse

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book lists

In Verse: Poetry Collections for Impressing the One You Love

Being in love is to be full of swell, all bells, and tinkles.

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Mar 17, 2022

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Being or Becoming Real

“I felt disconnected from my art because I had part time and full time jobs that took up most of my time in the world. I wrote on scraps of…

danijanae —

Mar 15, 2022

first person

Names I Have Been Called

There are so many names I have been called that I now have taken on for myself. Call it reclaiming. I’m not sure what it is but it has largely…

danijanae —

Mar 14, 2022

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Five Outfits

A collage of fashion, left to right: A plus size light skin Black woman in a orange-red suit coat and black crop top, an Asian woman in spaghetti strapped Burgundy velvet dress, a dark skin black woman in light blue pants and a flower blouse, a green handbag, a light skin Black woman with curly hair and matching light blue blazer and mini skirt. All of these images are in from of a light pink background with Burgundy swirls.

queer fashion

Five Outfits for Being the Cool Gay Auntie

I had my sights set on this long purple overcoat from ASOS that I really really wanted. I thought, “that’s a coat for a gay auntie.” If you’re a cool…

danijanae —

Mar 11, 2022

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Five Outfits

Photo 1: A person wears a long black leather trench over black pants and a black top. Photo 2: A pair of cateye pink sunglasses. Photo 3: A heeled black boot. Photo 4: A person wears leather opera gloves with a gray cape and matching dress.

queer fashion

Five Outfits for When You Want To Feel Like the Lead in an Assassin Thriller

Here are a few outfits for when you want to feel like the lead in an assassin thriller where this time, the lead is totally gay!

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Feb 22, 2022

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All Articles by this Author on Autostraddle

In Verse: Poetry Collections for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Quiz: What Non-Dairy Alternative Milk Are You?

Seven Spring Suits to Look Gay at Literally Every Occasion

So I Bought the Gay Green Couch

You Need Help: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

The Drop: Lizzo’s “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” has Depth, Drama — and So Much Ass

Quiz: Which Misplaced Item in Dani Janae’s Bed Are You?

In Verse: Poetry Collections for Impressing the One You Love

Being or Becoming Real

Names I Have Been Called

Five Outfits for Being the Cool Gay Auntie

Five Outfits for When You Want To Feel Like the Lead in an Assassin Thriller