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The Ultimatum: Queer Love’s Bridget Matloff on What the Cameras Didn’t Show You

Bridget Matloff speaks on friendship with Gabby Windey, pressures of reality TV, thoughts on marriage, gender roles, and yes, haircare.

Gabrielle Grace Hogan

Sep 8, 2025

FIRST PERSON

I Was Already Afraid of My Inbox. Then a Death Threat Came

The deadline for my compliance with the “blackmail” had already passed. It was supposed to…

Nico

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Aug 13, 2025

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On Being a Masc Top From Rural Oklahoma

You’ve fucked every lesbian sorority girl in Oklahoma, someone tells me on an app. Well,…

Autumn Fourkiller

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Jul 23, 2025

PARENTING & FAMILY

A Breastfeeding Journey Of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Baby Step

“I woke up feeling like someone had run me over with a truck and I…

Riese

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Jul 10, 2025

first person

I Was Already Afraid of My Inbox. Then a Death Threat Came

The deadline for my compliance with the “blackmail” had already passed. It was supposed to be noon.

Nico

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Aug 13, 2025

first person

On Being a Masc Top From Rural Oklahoma

You’ve fucked every lesbian sorority girl in Oklahoma, someone tells me on an app. Well, I said. Probably not all of them, right?

Autumn Fourkiller

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Jul 23, 2025

parenting & family

A Breastfeeding Journey Of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Baby Step

“I woke up feeling like someone had run me over with a truck and I thought, “I guess this is motherhood.” And probably would’ve died thinking that.”

Riese

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Jul 10, 2025

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I Think My Girlfriend Is Drugging My Dog

In this week’s advice box, a relationship plagued by dog problems and possible dishonesty, how to support a partner convinced they’re worthless without a job, and safe sex for poly…

the team

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Mar 22, 2024

First Four Contests of the 2024 Autostraddle March Madness

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AF+ Members: Pick the Winners of the Autostraddle March Madness First Four

La Brea’s Izzy vs. Bel-Air’s Ashley Banks! Dare Me’s Beth vs. Big Shot’s Mouse! Gen V’s Marie vs Jordan! Everything Sucks’ Emaline vs. Ginny & Georgia’s Max! Are you ready…

Natalie

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Mar 16, 2024

7 across / 4 letters / clue: Dildo, for some

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AF+ Crossword Is Gayer Than Charlie’s Angels

You used to be able to get air for free at gas stations, but now it’s a dollar.

Rebecca Goldstein

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Mar 16, 2024

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Help! My Friends Won’t Shut Up

Plus advice about leaving a controlling partner and getting second dates.

the team

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Mar 15, 2024

Autostraddle Writers and Editors — Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Drew, Ashni, Valerie, Carmen, Riese, Valerie, Sai, and Nico

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The AS Insider #108: Our Big Gay 15th Birthday

Sweet birthday baby! Today is Autostraddle’s 15th birthday, and we’re celebrating!!

The Editors

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Mar 9, 2024

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AF+ Crossword Ordered Extra Fries

I had an appointment to see my psychic next week, but she just called to cancel.

Darby Ratliff

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Mar 9, 2024

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Did My Partner Trick Me Into a Lifetime of Sexless Monogamy?

In today’s A+ advice box: is a miscommunication over polyamory really the issue here or is your relationship simply broken and toxic? Plus; advice about feeling insecure when texting a…

the team

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Mar 8, 2024

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