the team

13 Days of A+

af+

The Best (and Worst) Gifts our Exes Ever Gave Us

‘Tis the season of giving! Also, the season of receiving. Ideally (and often!) this is a joyous event; sometimes it’s a confusing or neutral one; at worst, it’s harrowing. We’ve…

the team —

Dec 23, 2020

13 Days of A+

advice

af+

Into the A+ Advice Box #25: How Do You Explore Your Gender When Privacy Is Scarce?

Advice for when you want to nurture a partnership but also honor your independence, for when you’re not sure if you want contact with an ex, on working through discomfort…

the team —

Dec 18, 2020

13 Days of A+

ask us anything

af+

Can You Make Stuffing Into an Edible?! Join Us TODAY for an A+ Holigay Cooking AMA!

“Not to brag, but I *did* win a cornbread contest once (deep in the southern U.S, no less!) with my dad’s recipe.” Join us in the comments section from 7am-10am…

the team —

Dec 15, 2020

13 Days of A+

af+

Snuggling With Our Sadness: A Cold Months Playlist by the Team

“I have seasonal affective disorder which is what I call my year round depression when it’s winter. So, sure, Tidal is always one of my go-to sad girl albums, but…

the team —

Dec 14, 2020

extra extra

police violence

news

Extra! Extra!: Mourning Brandon Bernard and Casey Goodson Jr

In this week’s Extra! Extra! we discuss some of the recent abuses committed by the criminal justice system, revisit the topic of COVID-19 vaccine authorization (after a robust discussion on…

the team —

Dec 11, 2020

bisexuality

disney

film

Disney Characters, Ranked by Bisexuality

“I also came here to say I couldn’t figure out why the White Rabbit felt bi to me and then realized it’s because he’s stressed out.”

the team —

Dec 10, 2020

covid-19

extra extra

news

Extra! Extra!: What Do We Actually Know About a COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout?

This week’s Extra! Extra! returns with some LGBTQ+ news from both sides of the Atlantic; an update on the COVID-19 pandemic, the havoc it’s wreaking in so many areas of…

the team —

Dec 4, 2020

advice

into the af+ advice box

af+

Into the A+ Advice Box #24: How to Have Your Acrylic Nails And Do It All, Too

“THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT, DO NOT PUT THE BOILING HOT TEA BAGS ON YOUR EYELIDS!!!” Queer advice on breaking up with someone over social distancing opinions as well as…

the team —

Dec 4, 2020

dating download

online dating

love + sex

Dating Download: Three Lesbians Try Lex and Get Sexy With Words

“The first months of Lex were frenzied and horny and I loved it so much. Even if I didn’t match with anyone I loved the energy. Now it’s people talking…

the team —

Nov 30, 2020

happiest season

hulu

movie reviews

“Happiest Season” Roundtable: Yikes, Harper! Wooowwww, Aubrey Plaza!

“In conclusion, Aubrey Plaza is a precious gem and I would die for her.”

the team —

Nov 28, 2020

#affiliatemarketing

society + culture

The Impulse Quarantine Purchases We’d 100% Buy Again

While there are certainly other (and arguably healthier) coping mechanisms besides stress shopping, I don’t think we should totally rule out any options just yet. And sometimes impulse buys work…

the team —

Nov 25, 2020

hanukkah

holiday gift guide

community

Autostraddle’s Ultimate Team Holigay Gift Guide 2020: Presents Produce Serotonin, Right? RIGHT???

“What I would most like is to sleep in a glass coffin in a secluded forest dale doted on by chirping woodland creatures until the butch of my dreams comes…

the team —

Nov 24, 2020