we are adults now

gay marriage

la boda jota

lesbian weddings

La Boda Jota #2: Wedding Planning Woes

“At the start of every year, I feel an itch to plan and make vision boards and examine my life and my goals. I knew one thing on my 2018…

Yvonne —

Sep 12, 2018

gay marriage

la boda jota

lesbian weddings

La Boda Jota #1: We’re Not Gonna Wait ‘Til I’m 28

As I quickly learned from the jump, when two queer Latinas are trying to get married — something that sometimes feels like is unheard of — there’ll be some bumps…

Yvonne —

Aug 29, 2018

family

grown-ups

parenting & family

Raising Baby T-Rex: My Mom Says We’re Exactly The Same

I wasn’t at all ready for the feelings I’d have about being adopted and queer and raising a toddler who still isn’t as old as I was when I came…

KaeLyn —

Feb 13, 2018

family

we are adults now

love + sex

Y’All Need Help #16: You Can Do Things About You!

Being miserable at your 9-5 job, your family isn’t wild about your fiancee and you’re embarrassed to get married, you’re not wild about your current roommate, and people think you…

Laneia —

Dec 16, 2017

"personality cult"

fullscreen

money + work

Show Us Your Planners: A Queer Organization Roundtable

“I like my setup right now because it’s a visual reminder that little by little, progress adds up.”

A.E. Osworth —

Aug 15, 2017

financial planning

grown-ups

money + work

Home Sweet Homo: An Autostraddle Homeowner Roundtable

Cee, Beth, Aja, and KaeLyn share their daring tales of real-life homeownership and their solid advice to future homebuyers!

KaeLyn —

Aug 8, 2017

advice

financial planning

home

Home Sweet Homo: A Guide to Buying Your First Home

Where do you even start the journey of finding your dream home? Right here!

KaeLyn —

Jul 25, 2017

Monday Roundtable

Roundtables

breakups

What Actually Useful Things Did You Learn From Your Exes?

So grateful to our exes for opening our eyes to these tips and tricks and vital life skills. No really, we’re actually grateful. Sarcasm-free.

the team —

Jul 10, 2017

baby-making

grown-ups

queer pregnancy

Countdown to Baby T. Rex: Remi is Here, Labor is Hard, and Mesh Undies Are Glorious

Welcome to the world, Remi!

KaeLyn —

Sep 12, 2016

baby-making

family

queer pregnancy

Countdown to Baby T. Rex: The Seven Stages of Waiting (41 Weeks)

Our Leo/Virgo cusp baby is definitely moving into Virgo territory.

KaeLyn —

Aug 29, 2016

baby-making

grown-ups

queer pregnancy

Countdown to Baby T. Rex: Saying Goodbye to Our Childfree Days and Queer-Friendly Baby Books (39 Weeks)

It’s time and we’re ready-ish. Plus queer-friendly baby books, infant NFL jerseys, nightshade free living, and pregnancy acupuncture!

KaeLyn —

Aug 15, 2016

baby-making

family

queer pregnancy

Countdown to Baby T. Rex: The Non-Gestational Parent Perspective and My Enduring Love for Pickles (37 Weeks)

“I think you underestimate the amount of time I spend thinking about Remi.” – Waffle

KaeLyn —

Aug 1, 2016