Things I Read That I Love #153: Feminine Marvelous and Tough
Topics include film dubbing in France, Jimmy’s World, Taco Bell, being a serial killer’s daughter, race in Silicon Valley, Kathy Acker and more!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What’s the First Dish You Made on Your Own?
It’s time for the Friday Open Thread, an undercover project I instituted at this website to slowly collect information on someone I have a crush on who’s very into sharing details about their life via the comments.
Let’s Get This Party Started: Fancy Smoked Oyster Dip
A fuss-free, quick and easy hors d’oeuvre for all your holiday and party needs.
Lez Liberty Lit #59: Luminous Misandry
Texts from Jane Eyre as a new form of literary criticism, whether to finish every book you start, strong opinions on book lists and more.
He Said/We Said: Laid-Back in Vermont
It gets bleeping cold in Vermont, so the dappers there are not playing around when it comes to style that is both fashionable and functional. The collection is rugged, stylish, and perfect for cold weather wardrobes.
Orange Is The New Black Episode 213 Recap: And I Will Never Finger Her
It’s the season finale of Orange is the New Black, and so much shit is about to go down. Ride with me.
Michigan Same-Sex Couples Get a Court Win, But State Legislature Wants to Leave Trans People Behind
Republicans are trying to exclude trans protections in a civil rights amendment, while a federal judge has struck down a state law banning domestic partner benefits.
You Need Help: You Think You’re Bad At Sex
“Forget all your ideas about what the person across the table from you might want until they tell you so you can actually listen when they do.”
6 Blue Lipsticks Road-Tested for the Ice Queen In You
Something truly wonderful is happening. Cosmetic companies are expanding their lipstick colors beyond the standard red-orange-pink-purple-burgundy spectrum and into the land of black, yellow, green and blue lipstick.
Faking It Episode 208 Recap: The Flavor Of The Month Is Lezberry Blast
This week on “Faking It,” Amy doesn’t win Miss Congeniality, but neither does Lauren, and neither does Karma. Neither does Liam! Or Duke or Shane or Reagan. But everybody’s hair looks GREAT.
Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Stronic Drei
The first week I had the Stronic Drei, I spent about ten hours in bed with it.
Playlist: One More Time Without Feeling
Dance the pain away.
Coming Out to Your Friends: The Autostraddle Roundtable
Come out, come out, wherever you are! The Autostraddle team gives you tips on how to come out to your friends.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEF! LOVE, A+ AND THE INTERNET
It’s Stef’s 31st birthday and we have so many birthday cards for her — and YOU made them!
“This Is A Book For The Parents Of Gay Kids”: A Coming Out Conversation with Bruce and Phyllis
I emailed my dad, Bruce, and my grandma, Phyllis, and asked if they’d like to have a three-generational conversation inspired by the book. They agreed, and so we all read it and converged on my dad’s house to discuss.
Rebel Girls: 5 Bad Theories on Gender and Sex From Way Back When That Still Impact us Today
Not everything science has given us has made our lives better.
President of Lincoln University Slut-Shames Black Women, Incriminates Black Men, Asks for Silence Around Rape
“The other thing I want to tell you about brothers is that we will lead you to believe that you’re the best thing since sliced bread. But we’re slicing your bread and somebody else’s bread, too… if you allow us to do that.”
Pornotopia Fights the Good Fight for Diversity and Sex Positivity in Porn
“Sex shops should be inviting, safe spaces. Porn should be enjoyable and representative of many different communities. I feel like each year, we’re making more strides. It can only get better if we keep pushing.”
[NSFW images inside.]
See You At Facing Race 2014 in Dallas
Facing Race 2014 is happening in Dallas on November 13-15. Let’s hang out!
Interview With My Ex-Girlfriend: Jenna
” I, it turns out, am even more kinky than I had previously imagined, and you are less so, and so and thus.”