Vanessa

covid-19

Roundtables

dating

How We Feel About Dating During The Coronavirus Pandemic

“It feels like dating is all of the bad parts with none of the good parts.”

Vanessa —

May 12, 2020

interview

food and drink

#Dykes4Roman, Explained

An interview with Alison Roman.

Vanessa —

May 8, 2020

covid-19

mutual aid

community

Donate Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check If You Don’t Need It

Here are 6 ways to directly support your community with your government-issued stimulus check if you personally do not need $1200 right now.

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Apr 15, 2020

covid-19

pizza party friday

crafts & diy projects

How to Make DIY Face Masks for Coronavirus

From no-sew options to fancy patterns, there are a lot of options.

Vanessa —

Apr 10, 2020

covid-19

quarantine

health

Stay Home & Let Go of Loopholes: Community Care During Coronavirus

Your life is not going to feel normal. This is not normal. This is a pandemic. This is life or death. Our only tool is physical distance. We have to…

Vanessa —

Apr 9, 2020

community

covid-19

straddleverse

Shelter In Our Place: Autostraddle’s Virtual Community Care Week

We made you a week-long virtual hangout space on Instagram because times are very tough. If you’re feeling alone right now, please come Shelter In Our Place for a little…

Vanessa —

Mar 23, 2020

covid-19

quarantine

relationships

Surprise, You’re In A Long Distance Relationship Now!

Here’s some advice about how to weather a long distance relationship during a global pandemic, whether you and your babe live in different countries or just a few blocks away.

Vanessa —

Mar 23, 2020

covid-19

quarantine

friendship

Everything You Need to Know About Building Your Best Group Chat Life

Let’s chat about group chats.

Vanessa —

Mar 21, 2020

community

covid-19

community

We Have To Take Care of Each Other: Mutual Aid for COVID-19 and Beyond

We don’t know the answers to most of our questions about COVID-19 and this specific moment in history. But we do know this: together, we can take care of each…

Vanessa —

Mar 17, 2020

baby-sitter's club

pizza party friday

tv news & trailers

The Baby-Sitter’s Club Is Coming To Netflix And We Are Very Excited

The Baby-Sitter’s Club is gay! And coming to Netflix! But also really gay!

Vanessa —

Mar 13, 2020

I Think We're Alone Now

love + sex

Selfies Are Gonna Save The World

If we all spent more time taking selfies can you IMAGINE the confidence of the queer community at large? We would be unstoppable.

Vanessa —

Mar 6, 2020

pizza party friday

travel

This Just In: Going On Vacation Is Relaxing and Fun!

Have you ever asked your best friend to take photos of you naked in a bubble bath drinking wine and eating donuts as a fun vacation activity? Just wondering.

Vanessa —

Jan 17, 2020