Em Win

Team Writer

Em (she/they) is a writer, therapist, and connoisseur of odd jobs. Born a Midwest Princess and once an LA Gay, she has somehow put down roots in Orlando, FL. Most of her time and energy is spent on FL-based queer advocacy in therapy world.

Recent AF+ Articles by This Author

an image of a misty forest is coverd with a repeating pattern of the combo venus and mars signs, representing bisexuality. all is black and white. on top, an illustration of taylor swift's face yelling or singing floats with a red hashtag over her throat

The Eras of My Bisexuality

Af+

Em Win

an image of a sleeping pad and pillow on the floor surrounded by boxes with a laptop balanced on the boxes. the photo has the effect of an overexposed piece of film on it so that the edges are blurred out and white with rainbows crossing across the image

Running Away, Running Home: A Bipolar Queer’s Path to Family

Af+

Em Win

$A collage artwork featuring a central woman seen from the back wearing a vibrantly patterned dress with Tiger motifs and with her long hair braided with pink fabric. Her skin is a medium beige. Behind her are several swatches of fabric in various colors, each with percentages and fractions pointing at them such as 1/16.$

I Was Supposed To Be Good At Math

Af+

Em Win

All Articles by this Author on Autostraddle

country music

florida

culture

The Drag Queens, Burlesque Lesbians, and Gay Cowboys Who Made a Queer Honky-Tonk From Scratch

This is BOOTS, a 360 live show and queer Western extravaganza that has taken Orlando by storm.

Em Win —

May 30, 2025

The Parlour

first person

Summer Is for the Midwest Princess

The only job a 16-year-old lifeguard really has is to kiss their coworkers and fuck around. Sadly, I took this job far more seriously than I should’ve.

Em Win —

May 21, 2025

regular

you need help

dating

‘My Crush Has a Boyfriend. How Do I Get Over Her and Stop Hating Him?’

Even though it doesn’t feel like it, these feelings will pass. What’s meant for you will come to you. In the meantime, dance/cry/sweat/scream it out.

Em Win —

Apr 29, 2025

first person

I’m a Therapist, and I Have Imposter Syndrome, Too

I can have imposter syndrome and be a good therapist. In fact, I wouldn’t be a good therapist if I didn’t at least try to practice what I preach.

Em Win —

Feb 27, 2025

first person

20 Thoughts From My Twenties on My 30th Birthday

I’m 30 today! AH! I write that statement with an equal amount of dread and excitement bubbling in my chest.

Em Win —

Feb 16, 2025

"I'm afraid that this might hurt the both of us."

dating

‘Is It a Good Idea To Date a Girl With Internalized Homophobia?’

“She said that we couldn’t date properly because we were both girls because of our religion.”

Em Win —

Feb 11, 2025

first person

How I’m Honoring Lunar New Year in a Very Gay Way

As a queer Asian person, the year of the snake really excites me.

Em Win —

Feb 8, 2025

personality quiz

quizzes

Quiz: Tell Us Your Holiday Plans and We’ll Tell You What Movie-Musical Your Life Is

We all could stand to embrace a little more main character energy.

Em Win —

Dec 22, 2024

holiday gift guide

holigays

What Supplies To Buy for All Kinds of DIY Holiday Gift Projects

From clay projects to candle making, here’s what you need to DIY your holiday gifts this year!

Em Win —

Dec 4, 2024

florida

first person

Playing Gay ‘Survivor’ in Florida Reminded Me of the Power of Play

Out-gay, Out-slay, and Out-sport are the three pillars of OUTVIVOR, a Survivor-inspired weekend birthed by OUT Sports, an Orlando queer sports league started by John Teixeira in 2018.

Em Win —

Oct 17, 2024