Playlist: 2013 Autostraddle Hot 100
You voted for some hot musicians this year.
DIY Beauty Bar: Pit Stop
Smell nice and damn the man all at the same time! Make your own deodorant.
Lez Get Dressed For Work: 5 Reasons You Should Start Wearing Jumpsuits To The Office
Today I noticed a handful of people wearing jumpsuits in my office and they looked amazing, to the point that it inspired this entire post.
Top LGBT Sports Cities Are Gay, Sporty and Full of Sporty Gays
See which city tops the list as the most LGBT friendly sports city!
“The Fosters” Episode 101 Recap: Fosters, I Barely Know Hers!
“Steph is wearing a worn out t-shirt and a pair of plaid pajama pants which is very similar to what I wore to drop off my kids at school this morning. #lesbianmomuniform.”
Feeling Dandy About Being Dapper
“I shouldn’t have to “reclaim” my dapper style. It was all of ours to begin with.” Two essays on dapper from Anita Dolce Vita and Blakeley Calhoun.
Queer Girl City Guide: Orlando, Florida
Orlando is known mainly for Disney World but there are a lot of exciting happenings outside of the Magic Kingdom.
Brittani’s Video Party: Ellen Page and Wanda Sykes are Mean Gurlz that Love Samesies
There’s a “Mean Girls” spoof, Ellen Page juggling, Wanda Sykes balling and our ancestors being super gay in this week’s video party.
A Prairie Homo Does New York: Gratitude
Who was I to even want these things that I wanted? Who was I to ask for them? I was open, naked: This is me. This is what I want. I need your help.
Join 11-Year-Old Marcel In The Fight Against John Ragan, Champion of Tennesee’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
“Just the idea of [the “Don’t Say Gay” bill] made me realize there are people out there who would not like me just because I’m gay. It made me feel really terrible. It made me feel unaccepted.”
Liquor In the Garden: The Wimbledon Is The Perfect Cocktail For a Garden Party
Even if you’re not a tennis fan, this cocktail is perfect for dinner parties, garden parties, parties where you’d like to have a go at being fancy as fuck.
Also.Also.Also: Black Muslim Lesbians in Gay Mecca and Other Stories We Missed This Week
From Exxon to sexism, we’ve got a lot of people to put in the doghouse. Let’s slam it out.
Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Jimmyjane Form 2
The Jimmyjane Form 2 is waterproof, rechargeable, adorable, and sort of amazing.
He Said/We Said: From Sea to Shining Sea
From California to Maine, June means Pride. We’ve got a spread that’s full of some handsome dapperQs wearing every color of the rainbow.
Almost Famous: Shira E
Brooklyn-based Shira E has shared stages with Coco Rosie, TuNe-YaRdS, Mirah, and Andrea Gibson. They all love her and you will too.
Team Pick: Fedoras For Fairness Raises Immigration Reform Awareness, Looks Great Doing It
Cara’s Team Pick: Put on a hat and save the world.
‘Sontag: Reborn’ Is Really Queer and Really Good
The stories told through this play are a fascinating insight into Susan Sontag’s life, as well as queer history. If you are in New York it is definitely worth checking out.
2013 Lambda Literary Award Winners Announced
This year’s Lambda Award winners were announced yesterday evening.
Autostraddle Hot 100 2013: Girls You Like Who Also Like Girls
You voted for the 100 hottest lady-loving-ladies in the universe and now it’s time to gaze upon the lucky winners of this prestigious honor!
Idol Worship: Brenda Howard, Bisexual Curmudgeon and Mother of Pride
“She could be difficult, she could be stubborn, she could be outrageous and she always stood up and spoke out for bisexual people and challenged biphobia even in the most hostile environments. Blessed Be.”