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For Cammie Woodman, Tennis and Transition Go Hand-in-Hand

A year after transition, Cammie Woodman watched Serena Williams play tennis. It changed everything.

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On Being a Masc Top From Rural Oklahoma

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Andrea Gibson Kept Sincerity Alive

The loss of Andrea Gibson is not just one that rocks the poetry world, but…

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On Being a Masc Top From Rural Oklahoma

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13 Lesbian Basketball Couples Pulling the Ultimate Power Play

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13 Lesbian Basketball Couples Pulling the Ultimate Power Play

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Riese —

Jul 20, 2025

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Andrea Gibson Kept Sincerity Alive

The loss of Andrea Gibson is not just one that rocks the poetry world, but the world at large.

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I have the profound misfortune of being a germaphobe who is very into anal sex.

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This time of year inherently brings stress, so please treat yourself with kindness.

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Dec 26, 2023

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It’s the 2023 A+ Trivia Quiz of the Year!

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Alyson Stoner on the Power of Movement and Queer Joy

“One of the most beautiful things, especially in the queer experience, is joy.”

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Every Lesbian Movie That Played at the Cannes Film Festival Ranked

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The Autostraddle Encyclopedia of Lesbian Cinema

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Should I Cut My Maternity Leave Short To Help My Coworkers?

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78 Years Of Lesbian Magazines Keeping Our Queer Legacy Alive

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