research

gay statistics

research

love + sex

Homosexuals and Heterosexuals Exist, Says Groundbreaking Study

You have no idea how long it took me to figure out that this was the only definitive takeaway from this particular data analysis.

Riese —

Nov 25, 2015

all the things they said

lesbian history

television

10 First-Ever Lesbian Characters On American TV: Killers, Tramps, Thieves and Therapists

From lesbian gangs killing old ladies in a nursing home to actresses with Mommy issues to inspirational schoolteachers, these are ten of the first-ever lesbian characters on American primetime television,…

Riese —

Nov 16, 2015

Daily Fix

gay statistics

society + culture

100% Of Women Attracted To Other Women, Study Says

Dr. Gerulf Rieger, who declared in 2005 that male bisexuality doesn’t exist, is back with a new study claiming that female heterosexuality doesn’t exist. That would be really good news…

Riese —

Nov 5, 2015

gay statistics

greatest hits

relationships

51 Of The Most Important Things You’ve Ever Fought About

“Which of our astrological sun signs is more of a bitch.”

Riese —

Oct 16, 2015

gay statistics

greatest hits

relationships

What Do Women In Lesbian Relationships Fight About?

We asked 3,500+ women in same-sex relationships what they fought about — from drinking too much to not seeing each other enough to being jealous of exes, here’s the results!

Riese —

Oct 13, 2015

gay statistics

greatest hits

relationships

82 Silly Household Things You Fought About With Your Girlfriend

“I locked myself in the bathroom because she kept telling me I wasn’t cleaning the toilet the right way”

Riese —

Oct 6, 2015

Autostraddle Reader Data

autostraddle reader survey

relationships

43 Of The Gayest Things You’ve Fought About With Your Girlfriend

“Whether or not selfie culture upholds or demolishes the patriarchy”

Riese —

Oct 2, 2015

fox news

fullscreen

politics + activism

This Is How Fox News Brainwashes Its Viewers: Our In-Depth Investigation of the Propaganda Cycle

We all know someone who has become part of the conservative punditry herd and, over time, traded their compassion for paranoia; their thoughtful opinions for manufactured outrage; and their empathy…

Heather Hogan —

Sep 2, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

The Fight Didn’t End with Marriage: How Religious Exemption Laws Endanger LGBT Americans

“Non-tailored religious exemptions in general open a can of worms that raises serious concerns for not only LGBT folks but for women, for healthcare,” said report author Heron Greenesmith.

Adrian —

Sep 1, 2015

bisexuality

Daily Fix

politics + activism

More Brits Than Ever Are In Between on the Kinsey Scale, New Survey Shows

In poll results published Sunday by YouGov, a full 49% of 18-24 year olds identified as something other than exclusively heterosexual on the Kinsey scale.

Laura Mandanas —

Aug 19, 2015

Autostraddle Reader Data

gay statistics

lesbian sex

When Did You Do It For The First Time and How Many People Have You Done It With, Huh?

Oh you know, just the answers to everybody’s favorite two questions ever.

Riese —

May 19, 2015

Autostraddle Reader Data

gay statistics

lesbian sex

The 100 Most Ambitious Places You’ve Had Sex

“Lost in the Dole pineapple maze in Hawaii.” “On my back in a Corolla on a bridge in a Little Bo Peep costume.” “The aardvark exhibit at the zoo.”

Riese —

Apr 30, 2015