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dyke dictionary

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Stud Lesbians, Explained

In this edition of Dyke Dictionary we break down “Stud Lesbians” w/ the help of our friend (and co-host of the Bad Queers podcast) Kris! — so no more excuses…

Kris Chesson —

Aug 18, 2021

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straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Bringing Home the Gold

“I’ll accept it if the term for sapphic angst is ‘wulluwing.'”

Darcy —

Aug 13, 2021

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autostraddle behind the scenes

straddleverse

Welcome Our New Sex & Dating Editor, Ro!

If you find sex & dating content on our website that speaks to you, then I’ll know I’ve done my job.

Ro White —

Aug 9, 2021

"personality cult"

autostraddle behind the scenes

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What’s the Difference Between Farewell and Goodbye

This is a longwinded way of saying I’m stepping down from the role of managing editor I’ve had for the past few years, and from a full-time role at Autostraddle.…

Rachel —

Aug 6, 2021

hey did you see that comment friday

straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Donning A Velvet Blazer

“Real Housewives answers the age old question: What if women replicated the homoeroticism of frat boys?”

Darcy —

Aug 6, 2021

hey did you see that comment friday

straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Waking Up In Villanelle’s Lair

“I got Jenny Schechter AGAIN!”

Darcy —

Jul 30, 2021

tattoos

culture

Black Tattoo Artists Are Finding Joy By Creating Their Own Spaces To Thrive In

“I want to lead my tattoo practice with care, prioritizing Black skin and the liberation of Black bodies through this practice.”

Sema Dayoub —

Jul 30, 2021

community

SOQIR Is Here, Queer, And Wants to Shake Up How Our Communities Get Surveyed

There’s extraordinarily little legitimate research on queer communities — our health, our needs, our experiences — and what little there is tends to focus on cis gay men. That’s where…

Rachel —

Jul 30, 2021