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Butt Week

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love + sex

6 Sex Toys to Really Make an Impact (on Someone’s Butt)

Let us be thankful, today and all days, for butts. The possibilities for butt play and pleasure seem almost endless — not only inside, but also outside! This guide walks…

Rachel —

Oct 21, 2020

happiest season

link roundup

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Merry Christmas, You’re Getting Kristen Stewart’s “Happiest Season” on Hulu

Queer horror is the hottest thing happening this Halloween, scary movie lists for whatever spooky mood you’re in, Emma Roberts is making a “teen lesbian vampire” series for Netflix, Laverne…

Heather Hogan —

Oct 21, 2020

international news

nigeria

politics + activism

Where Do We Go to be Queer, Nigerian and Alive?

Queer and gender non-conforming Nigerians are more vulnerable to threats and extortion by the Nigerian Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) because they can legally be targeted for their sexuality or gender…

Chinelo Anyadiegwu —

Oct 21, 2020

ali krieger

ashlyn harris

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: Ali Krieger Wishes Ashlyn Harris “Happy Birthday!” Soccer Wives Win at Everything!

Trace Lysette’s belly button ring, Samira Wiley’s drip, Javicia Leslie’s cutest baby Batwoman, and Gigi Gorgeous twirls near the ocean dressed in finery.

Christina Tucker —

Oct 21, 2020

A leatherdyke featured in the documentary Bloodsisters.

film

“Bloodsisters”: A Timeless Exploration of Leatherdyke Culture

Michelle Handelman’s Bloodsisters, a documentary about a group of San Francisco leatherdykes, is celebrating its 25th anniversary at NewFest. More than just whips and chains, the film spotlights a culture…

DaemonumX —

Oct 21, 2020

also.also.also

link roundup

A photo still of the television series "Euphoria" in which Rue and Jules are dressed up as Romeo & Juliet. The lights sparkle behind them.

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: I’m Dreaming of a “Euphoria” Christmas (and I’m Getting What I Asked For)

Gay Santa is bringing us a “Euphoria” Christmas special in their bag of toys! Also: Self-help hacks at the end of the world, Emma González on voting, and yes this…

Carmen Phillips —

Oct 20, 2020

autostraddle behind the scenes

Butt Week

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af+

Editor’s Notes: On Butt Week

“I was sitting at my little desk in my little living room, staring out my little window and thinking about this one girl’s extremely good ass.” And so it began.

Laneia —

Oct 20, 2020

Lists/Top 10s

vampires

A group of cheerleaders in red-orange uniforms with pom poms cheer.

style

Halloween Costumes That Double as Hot Role Play Costumes

Winter is coming, so we’re turning up the heat with Halloween costumes that are also hot role play costumes. You’re welcome.

Ro White —

Oct 20, 2020

Why Are So Many Trans Mascs Pups?

When a couple trans masc friends are into pup play, it’s a coincidence. When half of the trans men I know are into it, it’s a pattern. I began to mentally set up a bulletin board with red string to solve one question: why are so many trans mascs pups?