kittens

af+ personal essay

autostraddle merch

af+

YES CATS! Exclusive: The Incredibly True Adventures of the Backyard Bobbis

“…when my parents were yelling at each other and when my mom was slapping and screaming at me and when the kids at my school were making fun of me…

Heather Hogan —

Dec 4, 2015

kittens

new music

music

Sapphic Musk’s “KITTENZ” Video Is A Dream Come True

This video includes a lesbian metal band shredding (on guitars) and a bunch of kittens shredding (your couch).

Stef —

Jul 20, 2015

kittens

Lists/Top 10s

pets & animals

Sunday Top Ten: Some Cats I Don’t Hate

Chances are good I hate your cat because it makes me sneeze. But do you know who doesn’t make me sneeze? Simba.

Riese —

Jan 25, 2015

autostraddle kits

cat column

pets & animals

The Autostraddle Guide to Adopting Your Furry Best Friend: Cat and Kitten Edition

We’ve covered adopting dogs. Now let’s talk about adopting kittens. Here are a few things you need to know and have when you’re taking home your very first feline fur-baby.

A.E. Osworth —

Jun 20, 2014

cat column

cats

comedy

I’m Sorry But You Still Can’t Have These Marshmallows

It’s the sad, cold truth and it’s not fair. I’m so sorry.

Laneia —

Apr 30, 2014

greatest hits

hanukkah

christmas

Holigays 2013 Gift Guide: 25 Sweaters With Cats On Them

This is a list of 25 sweaters with cats on them. Not to be confused with cats in sweaters.

Lizz —

Dec 4, 2013

camp autostraddle

femme fashion

pets & animals

Party of Five: Jacqueline McKenzie, Owner of Crazy Cat Lady Clothing

“I find that every person knows at least one crazy cat lady.”

A.E. Osworth —

Oct 28, 2013

alcohol

kittens

pets & animals

Stop Whatever You’re Doing, There’s A Wine For Cats Now

Your cat probably had a rough day. He deserves this.

Hansen —

Oct 16, 2013

brittani's video party

gaming

pop culture fix

Brittani’s Video Party: The Secret Life of Geeky Jay Z

Women in gaming, animals so cute you want to squeeze them, and Kristen Wiig’s new movie party to “Picasso Baby.”

Brittani —

Aug 8, 2013

kittens

science

geekery

Team Pick: Scientists May Have Cure for Cat Allergies, Everyone Rejoices

Thanks to a team of researchers at Cambridge University, cat dander’s days of ruining dates and eliminating roommates may be numbered.

Mey —

Jul 29, 2013

how to own it

kittens

pets & animals

How To Own It: Wearable Cats and Dogs

It’s finally fashionable to be a crazy cat/dog lady. Plus a DIY custom animal sweater!

Gabrielle Korn —

Dec 16, 2012

"personality cult"

autostraddle fundraising

straddleverse

Why Queer Kittens Need A Better Autostraddle

Who needs Autostraddle? YOU DO.

Laneia —

Jul 25, 2012