You Need Help: Double-Ended Dildos
In which we discuss the pros and cons of double-ended dildos at length.
Idol Worship: bell hooks Was Right
After the Trayvon Martin verdict, one particular (12-year-old) bell hooks quote blew up the Internet. It’s not the only part of her philosophy that still makes sense.
Misadventures in Queer Lady Dating While Disabled: It’s Not Me, It’s You
“Given the message of acceptance and sex positivity that the queer community so openly espouses, I was hopeful that I had finally found a niche where my sexuality would be respected and validated. To my dismay, passive discrimination was alive and well.”
Marching Toward Tomorrow with Trayvon on Our Minds
“We know something now that we didn’t always know before: we are not alone.”
A-Camp October 2013: It’s Campership Time!
Read the testimonials from A-Camp May 2013’s Campershippers and find out about how you can give the gift of a campership or apply to get one yourself!
Queer Girl City Guide: São Paulo, Brazil
You’ll grow to love the glow of the city when it’s sunny outside and also its poetic gloom on rainy days; you’ll learn that the outdoor tables, no matter how gritty, are the most privileged spots at bars and restaurants; you’ll be surprised with how culturally diverse this city is; and you’ll become addicted to the unstoppable activities day and night.
Make A Thing: Scrabble Tile Coasters
A thing to make for the word nerd in your life.
Trayvon Deserves Justice: 35 LGBT Rights Organizations Issue Open Letter In Solidarity
“Every person, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, must be able to walk the streets without fear for their safety.”
Meet Autostraddle’s New Moderator Army
Have you been wondering who these pieces of heaven are? Wait no longer.
Talking About Trayvon
Some things we read and saw on the internet on #trayvon and race in America.
Playlist: Alice Pieszecki
Songs about characters like Alice Pieszecki, though? Not so easy. As far as I know, there are no songs about funny, sassy, sarcastic, opinionated bisexual journalists who have an admirable ability to cut down Jenny Schecter like a total champ.
Ode to My Pantry: Eggs in Exciting Holes
Nothing brings lesbros together more than shoving eggs into exciting holes!
Straddler On The Street: Maria
Maria and I talked about therapy and the best places to eat in Seattle and we also got sidetracked talking about books and mermaid hair and Dear Sugar and then I died because Cheryl Strayed is my religion. Maria is super awesome, is what I mean.
You Should Go TODAY: La Chica Boom performs FML at the Fresh Fruit Festival
La Chica Boom is showcasing a live theatrical version of her short film, FML, for the Fresh Fruits Festival at The Wild Project. So I’m gonna be there and fanqueer the fuck out.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Wants Your Body
This week on NSFW Sunday: being a lesbian feminist pornographer, a sex theme park, ESPN’s bodies issue and more.
It’s Sunday Funday and We’re Gonna Talk About Good Gay News
Here’s a couple of rays of sunshine in what may be the most fucked up weekend in America’s recent history.
Today in “Post-Racial” America: Zimmerman Found Not Guilty Of Killing Trayvon Martin, What The Hell
A jury found George Zimmerman guilty of absolutely nothing in the murder of Trayvon Martin.
Seven Queer Webcomics That Are Not DAR
Since DAR, I’ve been trying to find an equally good queer comic to read, and I think I’ve found a few that come close.
Queer Your Tech With Fun: 11 Apps I Want To Try This Summer
In no particular order, here are some apps I’d like to try this summer. Some of them are like, *brain explodes* THE FUTURE IS NOW.
Orange Is The New Black 101: And There Are Lesbians
Lesbian criminals who are members of an international drug cartel, what the fuck else is up.