I Watched Lesbian Classic “Bloomington” and Hoooo Boy This Is a Lot
Everyone who made this movie needs to go to bed.
AM/PM: Tender Tomboy on a Bike
Heather Hogan can conquer the world with the right routine; find out what it looks like!
Drawn to Comics: Shivana Sookdeo Shows the Cruelty of Plagiarism in “Write Write Kill”
Holy hell I was not ready for Shivana Sookdeo’s wild new 40-page comic Write Write Kill.
The Earth Is Not Doomed: A Weekend With Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs
I followed Kristin and Jenny at FlameCon, New York City’s gay comic con, as they spread their love for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the LGBTQ community to everyone they met.
The Carmilla Movie Trailer Is Here to Break Your Brain and Set Your Heart on Fire
If, on Saturday, you heard what you thought was the sound of a thousand queer humans shouting and then crashing to the floor as they fainted away like a bunch of goats, you were correct. That’s exactly what you heard.
What Do You Do When You’re Home Alone?
Sometimes living with other people, even loved ones, can prevent you from doing the things your heart really wants — like being completely naked in your living room or kitchen, for example.
Sunday Funday Is Celebrating India’s First Trans Beauty Queen
Heterosexuality is illegal and Roxane Gay is hilarious. It’s Sunday Funday!
NSFW Sunday Is Body Safe
The case against toxic sex toys, keeping your friends after a break up, partners with anxiety, advice on dating apps, how to argue with a partner and more.
Femme Brûlée: Savory Balsamic Watermelon Wedges
I’ve had many watermelon purists try this reluctantly and end up telling me “damn, this fancy watermelon IS good.”
Baopu #37: Turn Me Upside Down
I feel like I’m stuck being the ‘now me.’
Ari Fitz’s New Series Takes a Closer Look at Getting Dressed
“60 Second Fitz” brings the fashion, and the feelings.
LGBT Immigrants Brace Themselves for DACA’s Devastating End
“We’ll continue resisting because as LGBTQ folks, as immigrant folks, we have been resisting, since the day we have decided to live authentically and unafraid and unapologetically.”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I Wanna Guard Your Dreams And Visions
What happens when you stop asking “what now?” and start answering it? Also what are you up to this long weekend? Let’s hang out!
The Comment Awards Are Looking Very Shane Today
“Glad to see my initial horror at being sent from Autostraddle to an article titled “Murderer Fingered By Parrot” was at least partially misplaced.”
Things I Read That I Love #245: Listening to a Sad Song Can Become a Way of Pushing on a Bruise
Topics include sorority fashions, Taylor Swift, plus-size fashion, being a minority in start-up media, that Piece of Shit Joe Arpaio, Kathy Griffin, emo and more!
Boob(s On Your) Tube: “Claws” and “Dark Matter” Didn’t Quite Live Up to Their Queer Potential This Summer
“These stupid white dudes fighting (with Whitney Houston playing in the background!!) while this black woman waits for them to tire themselves out so she can fix their problems. As ridiculous as it is, it’s my absolute favorite scene of the entire first season…and a fitting metaphor for the moment our country is in.”
I Tried To Conduct an Interview with a Vampire and All I Got Was This Vague Sense of Impending Doom
“I can’t pay my rent with being a vampire, Rachel… can I?”
Satellite of Love: Queer Horoscopes for September 2017
“Eclipse season officially ends this month, as the Full Moon in Pisces on the 6th closes out this lunar cycle. Everyone breathe a deep sigh of relief… and take a moment to check out where you’ve landed.”
Enneagram Types: Get Uncomfortably Real With Our New Favorite Personality Test
You might already know your Meyers-Briggs, your Hogwarts house and your astrology chart, but do you know your Enneagram type? You should find out!
The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 38, August 2017
“guys do you think i’ll ever have sex in a penthouse with floor to ceiling windows and a view
like while i’m still young enough to be bendy”