10 Ways to Celebrate Masturbation May
Give yourself a hand — it’s International Masturbation Month!
You Need Help: How Can I Learn To Enjoy Gay Clubs?
Try to let go of the need for perfection on the space and on yourself. Instead let that bliss find you whenever it’s meant to find you.
“We Do What We Do In the Dark” Is More Than a Lesbian Age Gap Romance
When we’re young, we relate to older people who are themselves young. We read maturity where it is not deserved.
Netflix’s “The Principles of Pleasure” Invites Us Out of Shame and Into the Light
Pleasure can be sexual, but it also doesn’t have to be. I think I could have a healthier relationship with sex and my body by defining what pleasure means for me, without the influence of sex and attraction.
Queering the Canon: Where Are All The Trans Rom-Coms?
It’s time trans people get to showcase our desires, in all their variety, in all their complexity, in all their possibility.
“I Kissed Shara Wheeler” Is Another Swoony Queer Romance From Casey McQuiston
If you loved Red, White & Royal Blue or One Last Stop, you’re going to be over the gay moon about McQuiston’s latest novel.
Nine Vegetables Procrastinating Queers Can Still Grow from Seed in May!
Hey there, my procrastinating yet effervescent gay friend. I’m so glad you’re here and that you’re contemplating the possibility of growing at least one vegetable. I’m here to tell you it is not too late to plant some seeds right now in May!
Eight Romance Books Featuring Butches, Studs, and Masc of Center Characters
These are mostly contemporary romances, with themes and tropes such as second chance relationships, sports, reality TV, fake relationships, online dating, ghosting, age gaps, and more!
Pop Culture Fix: Lovestruck High Looks Like Glee’s Gayest Fever Dream
Legends of Tomorrow has been cancelled too, Jen Richards is your new favorite vampire, is Auli’i Cravalho Hollywood’s new bisexual queen, and more.
BREAKING: JoJo Siwa Confirms She’s Back Together With Kylie Prew, We Love To See It
JoJo Siwa has confirmed that she has unlocked the “getting back together with your ex-girlfriend” level of lesbianism by reuniting with Kylie Prew.
What’s New and Gay To Stream in May 2022
May 2022 is bringing us a new queer-inclusive dating show, Season 4 of the Circle, the return of The Wilds and Girls5Eva and Hacks, “Conversations With Friends,” and more!
Quiz: Decorate a House and I’ll Tell You Your Toxic Trait
If there’s two things I love, it’s interior design and chaos.
Satellite of Love: Queer Horoscopes for May 2022
May is a high-octane car chase that gets caught in a time loop. Are you ready?
The Autostraddle Insider Issue 91: April 2022
“Have you tried butter on toast though?… it’s pretty good.”
These Miniature Snails Are the Small Pocket of Joy You Really Need
I have a thesis about why snails are queer culture, but it comes down to this: there’s a snail in this post that will sleep on a perfectly recreated mini-bed made out of a Belgian waffle. Either you’re into that or you’re not (and you should be).
I Tried Instagram’s Latest Favorite Tinned Fish Product and It’s a Perfect Weekend Treat
Welcome to Fish Party, a new series about tinned fish, friendship, and dyke domesticity. First up: a review of the hot and salty Fishwife x Fly By Jing collab!
Batwoman Cancelled After Three Seasons, a Devastating Blow to Anyone Cheering for a Black Lesbian Superhero
She was OUR Batwoman, and we’ll never forget who “our” is.
Janelle Monáe’s Art Was The Musical Manifestation of My Truest Self
Growing up, I looked to Monae as a Black femme musician whose art and existence challenged traditional definitions of Black womanhood.
Boobs on Your Tube: “Naomi” Knows We’ve All Been in Love With Our Best Friends
Plus updates on All American, New Amsterdam, A Million Little Things, and Legacies!
Things I Read That I Loved #326: It Was 1997 and Everything Seemed Mostly Okay.
Topics include Barnes & Noble, Black Excellence according to Bel-Air, a dog’s purpose, #vanlife, a nurse imposter, the pursuit of hotness, Los Angeles, Starbucks, the real reason for a recent spike in traffic accidents and more!