greatest hits Archives

Bottoms movie

but i'm a cheerleader

1. Addy and Beth in their cheerleading uniforms in Dare Me. 2. Brittany and Santana kissing in their cheerleading uniforms in Glee. 3. A cheerleader kissing a goth girl in Zolita's music video. 4. Jennifer Check in her cheerleading uniform in Jennifer's Body. 5. Kaia Gerber dancing in a cheerleading uniform in Bottoms. 6. Cheryl and Toni in their cheerleading uniforms in Riverdale.

movie features

Stunt Queens: The History and Cultural Significance of the “Queerleader” in Film and Television

In honor of Bottoms, here are top queer cheerleader moments from film/TV.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Sep 4, 2023

butch

butch and stud appreciation day

lgbt history

41 Super-Hot Butches and Tomboys of the Early 20th Century

Just a little vintage eye candy for you.

Riese —

Aug 18, 2023

covid-19

disability

A collage of three photos of the author, Heather Hogan. Left to right: Heather using her cane and compression socks to walk in the rain. Heather wearing a mask in the hospital and crossing her fingers. Heather standing in her backyard in front of her flower pots using a cane.

first person

The Soft Butch That Couldn’t (Or: I Got COVID-19 in March 2020 and Never Got Better)

Is a soft butch a soft butch if she can barely hold even herself together? Is a soft butch a soft butch without her swagger?

Heather Hogan —

Mar 15, 2023

epic

greatest hits

book lists

Queer Books Across America: Incredible Lesbian and Queer Novels and Memoirs Set in Every State

Take a gay road trip to all 50 states right on your couch with queer fiction, memoirs and graphic novels set all across the United States.

Riese —

Jun 28, 2022

greatest hits

personality quiz

the l word

Which L Word Character Are You?

You knew it was only a matter of time.

Riese —

Mar 28, 2021

greatest hits

personality quiz

A collage of various queer celebrities (l to r: Janelle Monae, Queen Latifah, Jen Richards, Bre-z, Chef Melissa King, Sarah Paulson, Indya Moore, Kristen Stewart, Carrie Bronstein and Seimone Augustus). They are against a light pink background with pale green hearts and sparkles adorned throughout.

celebrities (vapid fluff)

QUIZ: Who’s Your Queer Celebrity Dream Date?

Do you remember those celebrity dream date quizzes in the back of teen magazines? Well for Autostraddle’s 12th birthday, I decided to queer it up!

Carmen Phillips —

Mar 9, 2021

black history month

black history month 2021

Carmen's Aunt Lorna smokes a cigar. She's a light skin Black woman in her late 60s. She is cut out against a black starry sky and there are purple rose petals growing out of the side of the image like a vine.

first person

Everything That Matters Is Stuck in the Back of My Throat

All I have is an ellipsis. Grief is a flat circle. And I never imagined I would have to live through grieving her.

Carmen Phillips —

Feb 27, 2021

advice

body positivity

dating

Assume Everyone Thinks You’re Hot, I’m Serious

The confident vibe you get from me? The “naturally sexy” way you (might) think I am? It’s not natural at all. It’s a choice; it can be learned. Here’s how!

Vanessa —

Jan 11, 2021

bi week 2020

bisexuality

first person

Am I Bisexual? Is That The Word?

I will never again cultivate a romantic relationship with a cis person on purpose, not in this life. I have been hurt too badly, too often, by too many people.…

A.E. Osworth —

Sep 21, 2020

Anatomy Of A Mango

fatness

juicy mango patterns on a background of dewy mango skin, surrounded by a collage of liquified mango shapes

love + sex

Anatomy Of A Mango: Skin

There is a different level of intimacy and affirmation that I have found when having sex with other fat people. Thin people approach the fat body like a series of…

danijanae —

Jul 21, 2020

greatest hits

personal essay

first person

How Queer YA Novels Taught Me to Write My Own Happy Ending

Maybe, she finds herself thinking, there could be space for joy in this new life. Maybe, she dreams, as she finishes the last page and immediately starts the book over…

Leah Johnson —

Jun 25, 2020

#affiliatemarketing

greatest hits

issues

Boyshorts and Girltrunks 101: Your Queer Underwear Guide

Boyshorts/Girltrunks 101: Including 78 boyshorts, girltrunks and boxer-brief suggestions for weirdos.

Riese —

Jun 22, 2020