Ro White, Author at Autostraddle

personality quiz

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quizzes

Quiz: Which Animal With Queer Tendencies Are You?

Alright, time to find out which queer animal best represents your whole vibe!

Ro White —

Jun 6, 2021

personality quiz

quizzes

Which Inanimate Object Is Actually Your Gender?

You probably didn’t learn this in your Gender Studies class, and that’s because I made it up.

Ro White —

May 9, 2021

This poster reads, "The Future of Comedy is Female. An FX Original Documentary. Hysterical." It features illustrations of well-known female comedians against a teal background.

movie reviews

“Hysterical” Focuses Almost Exclusively on Cis White Women in Comedy, and Misses the Mark

Hysterical operates under the assumption that the experiences of women in comedy are universal. But in a documentary that overwhelmingly features white cis women, there’s little room left to explore…

Ro White —

May 4, 2021

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politics + activism

Call For Submissions: How To Survive A Post(?)-COVID World

This series will offer real, practical knowledge to readers who are living through the pandemic’s aftershock. Deadline for submissions is May 7!

Ro White —

Apr 16, 2021

asexuality

you need help

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lesbian sex

You Need Help: How Do I Explore Casual Sex If I’m Demisexual?

If you’re feeling sexual desire for friends or if you like the idea of a “friends with benefits” situation, then it seems that most widely-accepted definition of “demisexual” still encompasses…

Ro White —

Apr 13, 2021

lesbian health

reproductive health

A light-skinned person wearing sleep shorts and an oversized t-shirt sits on the edge of a bed, hands clasped over their crotch protectively. They might have vaginismus?

love + sex

Is Vaginismus Making Penetration Painful? Here’s What It Is and How to Treat It

Vaginismus can get in the way of essential practices and pleasurable activities, like penetrative sex, penetrative masturbation, inserting tampons or menstrual cups and receiving pelvic exams. But with the right…

Ro White —

Apr 2, 2021

gluten free

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recipes

Maybe You’re Observing Lent, or Maybe You Just Want This Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Filet-O-Fish Recipe

Whether you’re observing Lent right now or you’re just a fan of the Filet-O-Fish, you can make this sandwich at home.

Ro White —

Mar 18, 2021

personality quiz

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love + sex

QUIZ: What’s Your Attachment Style?

The idea that we can all work towards secure attachment regardless of past experiences feels hopeful, and perhaps that’s why queer people, who seem to love analyzing relationships, have found…

Ro White —

Mar 14, 2021

periods

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health

How I Learned to Organize My Life Around My Menstrual Cycle (and So Can You)

Eventually, tracking my cycle started feeling less like planning around my terrible PMS and more like following a rhythm. Once I identified my varying needs during each phase of my…

Ro White —

Mar 8, 2021

Lists/Top 10s

health

I Tested And Rated 8 Natural Deodorants So You Don’t Have To

Trust me — when you’re making the somewhat smelly transition to the natural deodorant life, social distancing will be your best friend. If you need a push to get started,…

Ro White —

Feb 23, 2021

love is sometimes not a lie

science

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love + sex

Love Is Not a Lie, It’s Science!

Love is pure. Love is real. But mostly, love is a bunch of neurotransmitters.

Ro White —

Feb 12, 2021

love is sometimes not a lie

music

Playlist: This Love Is Not A Lie, But It’s Complicated

I believe that love is real, but I’m definitely not looking at it through big, gay rose-colored glasses!

Ro White —

Feb 12, 2021

Ro White

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Editor’s Note: On ‘How To Survive A Post(?)-COVID World’

All Articles by this Author on Autostraddle

Quiz: Which Animal With Queer Tendencies Are You?

Which Inanimate Object Is Actually Your Gender?

“Hysterical” Focuses Almost Exclusively on Cis White Women in Comedy, and Misses the Mark

Call For Submissions: How To Survive A Post(?)-COVID World

You Need Help: How Do I Explore Casual Sex If I’m Demisexual?

Is Vaginismus Making Penetration Painful? Here’s What It Is and How to Treat It

Maybe You’re Observing Lent, or Maybe You Just Want This Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Filet-O-Fish Recipe

QUIZ: What’s Your Attachment Style?

How I Learned to Organize My Life Around My Menstrual Cycle (and So Can You)

I Tested And Rated 8 Natural Deodorants So You Don’t Have To

Love Is Not a Lie, It’s Science!

Playlist: This Love Is Not A Lie, But It’s Complicated