Julie Gentile, Author at Autostraddle

A leftover Thanksgiving sandwich with cranberry sauce and turkey on it.

Why I’m Craving a Thanksgiving Sandwich 364 Days a Year

It’s November 2016, and I’m lonely and missing my family a lot more than I expected. I say I can’t come home for Thanksgiving for a mix of reasons.

Julie Gentile —

Nov 24, 2022

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A group of friends dine around a table for Thanksgiving

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Playlist: Songs for Vibing with Your Found Family on Thanksgiving

Here’s about seven hours of songs to play behind conversations and to fill the comforting silence of breaking bread over a tofurkey, ham, or whatever you like to stuff your…

Julie Gentile —

Nov 24, 2022

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An Asian girl in white face pant and sparkles, dressed in pink velvet and a pink wig with unicorn ears gives peace signs and sticks her tongue out at the camera.

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Let Me DJ Your Gay Halloween Party

If you’re planning on throwing a messy little gay Halloween party this month or need something to put on your speakers, allow me to present my gay little Halloween playlist.…

Julie Gentile —

Oct 19, 2022

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Horror Is So Gay

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Seven Queer Horror Games You Should Consider Playing

To me, playing a horror game held higher stakes than watching a movie. In many scenarios, you’re literally controlling the character’s moves and choices.

Julie Gentile —

Oct 14, 2022

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I’m Qualified To Make You a Love Songs Playlist Because I Was Mildly Famous on 8tracks

I’m not saying every playlist I make is everyone’s favorite, but I have been enjoying doing it since my days of repressed feelings, plaid skirts, and passive-aggressive after-school text posts.

Julie Gentile —

Oct 4, 2022

video games

A woman with blonde shoulder-length hair puts on headphones, about to start a gaming livestream in front of her monitor which is flowing in bisexual lighting.

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9 Queer Video Game Streamers To Watch This Fall

As the weather becomes colder, there’s nothing I like to do more than pour myself tea and snuggle up to my computer monitor to watch strangers play video games online.

Julie Gentile —

Sep 20, 2022

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A black pixelated black screen of the video game GayBlade that says "Stevie Cannot Carry a Condom," it also has colors of turquoise blue and pink

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Dungeons and Drag Queens Abound in “Gayblade,” a 90s Game You Can Play for Free

Instead of getting shields for defense, you get condoms or aprons. And instead of swords and other classic weapons, there’s mace, hair dryers, or press-on nails to fight with.

Julie Gentile —

Aug 27, 2022

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