Darcy, Author at Autostraddle

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You Need Help: Is ‘Lesbian Bed Death’ Really So Bad?

It’s easy to get the impression that everybody should be wanting to have lots of sex, all the time. But sex is not inherently superior to any other way you…

Darcy —

Jun 7, 2022

hey did you see that comment friday

A small, brown and white dog peeking over their laptop screen, with a caption that says "Hey did you see that comment?!"

straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Getting Handsy for Pride

“I started using my fingers a few years ago and never looked back!”

Darcy —

Jun 3, 2022

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dogs

A collage of 8 images. From L-R: A small white dog wearing a dark-blue button up printed with oranges. Below him: A smiling model wearing a button-up in the same print. Next, a grey hoodie printed with the words “Welcome Everyone” in the Progress Pride colors. Below that: A crop top made for dogs and cats in the same print. Next, A small orange dog with ears that look like pigtails wearing a button-up printed with black toucans with red beaks, and green palm fronds. Below him: An adult button-up in the same print. Last: A Black model with loose, shoulder-length curls posing in a triangle bralette and high-waisted undies. Below her: A white dog with one brown ear wearing a hoodie. The undies and hoodie are both printed with eggs and bacon on a light blue background. The collage is framed in light blue.

shopping

Six Outfits You Can Buy to Match Your Dog

Because what’s cuter than a dog in a vacation shirt? A dog AND their queer person in vacation shirts, that’s what!

Darcy —

Jun 3, 2022

you need help

A person with long hair sitting on her bed, silhouetted by the window, facing the filmy transparent curtains. Outside, there is the hint of a sunrise.

relationships

You Need Help: Should My Relationship Really Be This Hard?

Moving through your relationship as carefully as you currently are is going to be unsustainable in the long-term. Your partner is enacting a sustained pattern of behavior that needs to…

Darcy —

May 31, 2022

hey did you see that comment friday

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The Comment Awards Are Thinking About Old Flames

“This post inspired me to wear a no bra neon green/yellow large mesh shirt around the house this morning, so thank you for that!”

Darcy —

May 27, 2022

you need help

A fat person with a short haircut stands proudly with one hand on their hip in front of three bright windows, wearing a white t-shirt, blue cardigan, a fancy necklace, and thick black framed glasses.

identity

You Need Help: Will I Ever Feel Comfortable in My Own Skin?

Your story begins with letting go of the way your body looked before. Your body does not exist primarily to be seen. Here are some thoughts and some practical resources…

Darcy —

May 24, 2022

Photo 1: The book cover of Mary Anne and the Search for Tigger features a bunch of teens putting up a sign for a missing pet. The subtitle reads "Tigger, come home!" Photo 2: The book cover for Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter features Jessi watching two blonde children, three dogs, and several cats. The subtitle reads "This was one sitting job Jessi couldn't resist!" Photo 3: The book cover of Kristy and the Walking Disaster features a youth softball team. The subtitle reads "Guess which one's the walking disaster!" Photo 4: The book cover for Mallory and the Trouble with Twins features Mallory standing between two twin girls wearing birthday hats blowing out candles on a cake. The subtitle reads "The Arnold twins aren't just bad — they're double trouble." Photo 5: The book cover of The Ghost at Dawn's House features Dawn with a small child on basement steps with a flashlight. The subtitle reads "Creaky stairs, spooky noises, secret passages — it must be a ghost!" Photo 6: The book cover of Claudia and the New Girl features Claudia sitting on a stoop with a young boy and a blonde girl trying to pull her away. The subtitle reads: "Claudia might give up the club — and it's all the new girl's fault." Photo 7: The book cover for The Truth About Stacey features a young girl at a candy counter with a teen girl. The subtitle says: Stacey's different...and it's harder on her than anyone knows. Photo 8: The book cover of Kristy's Great Idea features the members of the baby-sitters club sitting on a couch talking. The subtitle reads: "Four friends are babysitting together — what could be more fun?"

quizzes

Quiz: Which Baby-Sitters Club Book Are You?

Travel back to 1994 with this extra summery pick-your-own-adventure style quiz.

Darcy —

May 22, 2022

hey did you see that comment friday

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The Comment Awards Are Dreaming of Espressos In Bed

“I had a one-time lover make me an espresso in the morning in 2018 and I have never stopped thinking about it.”

Darcy —

May 20, 2022

hey did you see that comment friday

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The Comment Awards Are Slutty, Helpful, and Unable to Wear Shoes

“Carry on thinking about Chef Melissa’s Soup!”

Darcy —

May 13, 2022

hey did you see that comment friday

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The Comment Awards Want to Know Your Toxic Trait

“This sent me into a full spiral daydream of my kick-ass custom furniture, the queer carpenter who built it, and our enduring love.”

Darcy —

May 6, 2022

hey did you see that comment friday

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The Comment Awards Are Remembering the Girls Who Wore Abercrombie & Fitch

“old & queer!!! i am also all caps excited! but typing lowercase for aesthetic!!”

Darcy —

Apr 29, 2022

hey did you see that comment friday

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The Comment Awards Are Putting ‘Dirty Computer’ On Repeat

“I saved this article when I was a closeted 17-year-old kid: I think this was the first time I realized what non-binary meant! Anyway, I’m 21 now, and now in…

Darcy —

Apr 22, 2022

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You Need Help: Is ‘Lesbian Bed Death’ Really So Bad?

The Comment Awards Are Getting Handsy for Pride

Six Outfits You Can Buy to Match Your Dog

You Need Help: Should My Relationship Really Be This Hard?

The Comment Awards Are Thinking About Old Flames

You Need Help: Will I Ever Feel Comfortable in My Own Skin?

Quiz: Which Baby-Sitters Club Book Are You?

The Comment Awards Are Dreaming of Espressos In Bed

The Comment Awards Are Slutty, Helpful, and Unable to Wear Shoes

The Comment Awards Want to Know Your Toxic Trait

The Comment Awards Are Remembering the Girls Who Wore Abercrombie & Fitch

The Comment Awards Are Putting ‘Dirty Computer’ On Repeat