trans women

abby wambach

amber rose

politics + activism

Rebel Girls: 25 Women Who Changed the Game in 2015

These women mounted movements, won awards, told important stories, and otherwise shook the sh*t out of this planet in 2015.

Carmen —

Dec 23, 2015

"personality cult"

end-of-year-list

lesbian weddings

Top 10 Gay Lady Weddings That Made Us Melt in 2015

It was a great year for gay marriage, especially if you were invited to one of these fabulous, totally sweet lesbian weddings.

Carmen —

Dec 15, 2015

greatest hits

jill soloway

tv feature

My Day On The Set Of “Transparent,” Where Trans Voices Actually Get Heard

“Being one of the cool kids is a privilege I never had growing up, especially in school. I was one of the outcasts because I was different. So on Transparent,…

Mey —

Dec 13, 2015

batwoman

comics/graphic novels

geekery

Drawn to Comics: DC Comics Bombshells Brings Queer Women-Led History

Don’t let its historical setting fool you; DC Comics Bombshells is giving us a preview of what the future can be for female characters’ roles in superhero comics.

Mey —

Dec 1, 2015

fullscreen

international transgender day of remembrance

first person

On The 6: Confronting the Mortality of Girls Like Me

“Trauma wasn’t meant to happen at 9 a.m. on that August morning. Not when I was running on time, and somehow missed the long line for the day’s first cup…

Devan Diaz —

Nov 20, 2015

personal essay

trans awareness week

first person

17 Incredible Autostraddle Personal Essays By Trans Women

This post is 25% Mey Rude Appreciation Club and 75% “personal essays by trans women oh my gosh how do I pick only 16.” (I picked 17.)

Riese —

Nov 19, 2015

best of

drag

movie lists

15 Best Trans Woman Movies According to Trans Women

Who better to decide the best movies featuring trans women than the trans women who watch them?

Mey —

Nov 18, 2015

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

The Complete History of Transgender Characters in American Comic Books

The most comprehensive and expansive look at trans representation in American comics you’re likely to find.

Mey —

Nov 17, 2015

fullscreen

personal essay

first person

Making the Dive and Loving Myself Dangerously

“But, like embracing the woman I am, I couldn’t stay back from the allure of the waves. The pull of my trans-ness and queerness, of course, would always be stronger,…

Gabrielle Bellot —

Nov 16, 2015

greatest hits

LGBT history

gender

10 Trans Women Pioneers They Definitely Didn’t Tell You About In History Class

While it’s important to acknowledge famous names like Christine Jorgensen and Lili Elbe, it’s also important to talk about other trans women who might be less well-known, but have had…

Mey —

Nov 15, 2015

Caitlyn Jenner

janet mock

gender

Kicking Off Trans Awareness Week, the Trans Stories of the Past Year, Recapped

If you’re looking for a quick recap of some of Autostraddle’s trans coverage from the past year, look no further.

Mey —

Nov 14, 2015

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

Drawn to Comics Exclusive: Talking to Trans Comics Creator Sophie Campbell about Rereleased Wet Moon Vol. 1

“I didn’t think I’d get new editions this early, I thought I’d have to wait a couple years for the next printing to roll around to get my name fixed,…

Mey —

Nov 10, 2015