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I Forgive Myself for My Past Situationships and I’ma Keep Having Them

I’ve known for a long time that my mom’s lack of emotional availability was a setup for my romantic relationships.

Fatima Kay

Mar 4, 2025

"I'm afraid that this might hurt the both of us."

DATING

‘Is It a Good Idea To Date a Girl With Internalized Homophobia?’

“She said that we couldn’t date properly because we were both girls because of our…

Em Win

—

Feb 11, 2025

"I have practically zero sexual experience with women, and although I want to learn, I'm afraid that women will lose interest in me after I tell them about my inexperience."

DATING

‘I Just Realized I’m Bi and Am Extremely Anxious’

I’ve flirted with women at bars, online, and have even had a few steamy make-out…

Summer Tao

—

Jan 21, 2025

"Recently, we've been flirting a lot, and my romantic feelings for her have returned."

DATING

‘How Can I Talk to My Friend/Crush About Sexual Compatibility Without Being Weird?’

Does it make sense to suggest talking about how we feel about kissing/ cuddling/ sex-related…

Summer Tao

—

Nov 19, 2024

"I can’t help but feel an ick about her constantly mixing up facts about her ex with facts about me."

DATING

‘My Girlfriend Thinks About Her Ex More Than She Thinks About Me’

My girlfriend will say things like “I know you hate Halloween” but here’s the thing:…

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Oct 29, 2024

dating

‘Is It a Good Idea To Date a Girl With Internalized Homophobia?’

“She said that we couldn’t date properly because we were both girls because of our religion.”

Em Win —

Feb 11, 2025

dating

‘I Just Realized I’m Bi and Am Extremely Anxious’

I’ve flirted with women at bars, online, and have even had a few steamy make-out sessions, but I’m extremely anxious about taking it any further.

Summer Tao —

Jan 21, 2025

dating

‘How Can I Talk to My Friend/Crush About Sexual Compatibility Without Being Weird?’

Does it make sense to suggest talking about how we feel about kissing/ cuddling/ sex-related stuff/etc.? And if so, what’s the best way to go about it respectfully and in…

Summer Tao —

Nov 19, 2024

dating post-vax

lgbt elders

A phone screen shows icons for Bumble, Tinder, Plenty of Fish, Hinge and OKCupid

dating

Dating as a Single Dyke in My 60s

Singlehood in my late 50s to early 60s feels like trying to climb a sheer mountain cliff armed with only a bottle of lube

Elaine Bennett —

Nov 8, 2021

advice

tinder

A woman with curly brown hair is looking at her phone with a frustrated face

lesbian dating apps

You Need Help: I’ve Matched With the Same Person Three Times on Tinder

We started chatting, and it was going well until she abruptly stopped replying.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Oct 26, 2021

podcast

Wait Is This a Date

dating

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 110: It’s In the Stars (and Cards)

How could we talk about queer dating without talking about astrology and tarot?

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Oct 13, 2021

podcast

Wait Is This a Date

dating

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 109: Fucking Your Friends

Is it a date or are we just friends? Why not both! This week we’re talking about fucking your friends with Autostraddle Community Editor and fucking your friends expert Vanessa…

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Oct 6, 2021

podcast

Wait Is This a Date

dating

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 108: First Dates

It’s a CROSSOVER SPECIAL! We’re joined To L and Back Analyssa Lopez! We’re talking about first dates — the who, the what, the where, the why, AND the how.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Sep 29, 2021

podcast

Wait Is This a Date

dating

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 107: Love Is Not a Lie

Wipe away those break up tears because we’re going to show you that love is not a lie! This week we have Autostraddle editor and all around icon Heather Hogan…

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Sep 22, 2021

podcast

Wait Is This a Date

dating

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 106: You Should Probably Break Up

Dating isn’t all sexting and thirst traps. It’s also heartbreak. This week we’re joined by Autostraddle’s Sex and Dating Editor Ro White to discuss break up strategy, when to break…

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Sep 15, 2021

podcast

Wait Is This a Date

dating

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 105: Best Sex Ever

Our episode topic this week is Best Sex Ever so we are talking about… the best sex we’ve ever had! We’re joined by Autostraddle writer, poet, and journalist Dani Janae…

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Sep 8, 2021

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I Forgive Myself for My Past Situationships and I’ma Keep Having Them

I’ve known for a long time that my mom’s lack of emotional availability was a setup for my romantic relationships.

Fatima Kay

first person

‘Is It a Good Idea To Date a Girl With Internalized Homophobia?’

“She said that we couldn’t date properly because we were both girls because of our religion.”

Em Win —

Feb 11, 2025

bisexuality

regular

‘I Just Realized I’m Bi and Am Extremely Anxious’

I’ve flirted with women at bars, online, and have even had a few steamy make-out sessions, but I’m extremely anxious about taking it any further.

Summer Tao —

Jan 21, 2025

regular

you need help

‘I Want To Sext a Stranger for Self-Discovery’

“Last year, in my 30s, I started a self-discovery process that has included getting on dating apps after not dating since I was a teenager.”

Nico —

Dec 3, 2024

asexuality

you need help

‘How Can I Talk to My Friend/Crush About Sexual Compatibility Without Being Weird?’

Does it make sense to suggest talking about how we feel about kissing/ cuddling/ sex-related stuff/etc.? And if so, what’s the best way to go about it respectfully and in…

Summer Tao —

Nov 19, 2024

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first person

I Forgive Myself for My Past Situationships and I’ma Keep Having Them

DATING

‘Is It a Good Idea To Date a Girl With Internalized Homophobia?’

DATING

‘I Just Realized I’m Bi and Am Extremely Anxious’

DATING

‘How Can I Talk to My Friend/Crush About Sexual Compatibility Without Being Weird?’

DATING

‘My Girlfriend Thinks About Her Ex More Than She Thinks About Me’

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‘Is It a Good Idea To Date a Girl With Internalized Homophobia?’

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‘I Just Realized I’m Bi and Am Extremely Anxious’

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‘How Can I Talk to My Friend/Crush About Sexual Compatibility Without Being Weird?’

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