In Defense of Dressing Up: On Trans Surgery, Fashion Writing & the “Natural Body” Myth

Fashion blogger Meg Clark on why fashion blogging matters, trans activist lawyer Dean Spade unpacking feminist discourse around trans surgery. Though very different people/topics, both touch on how a “looks don’t matter” perspective disables us from having important conversations about gender/society/self. Also; 39% of young Swedish ladies lust for other ladies, fancy perfume, marriage officials love love, Margaret Cho directs a kickin’ new video, and Lesbians deal with HIV.

Queer Fashion

Queering Fashion Week: Tasha Tilberg’s Gay-Married & Freja Beha’s Busy

Fashion Week’s gayest elements/models (Tasha Tilberg married her girlfriend! Adam Lambert is getting cozy in the front row with a special man!), including Jenny Shimizu and memories of Amanda Moore. Also; Tegan & Sara, Lady Gaga’s Brit Awards cleanup, Gabourey Sidibe, Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey’s new music video and Gawker staff shuffle.

Queer Fashion

Lija Can’t Knit you a Blanket, But She’ll Rock Granny Chic

It’s time for round two of our weekly style fiesta, “I’LL HAVE WHAT SHE’S WEARING”. This time around, we’ve got a girl who wants to talk about her dog, dressing like an old lady, and also her dog.

Gender

Much Ado About Bisexuality

Are we all bi? Who’s tired of labels? Plus, the de-gay-ifying of A Single Man, Maddow’s just a journalist, New Hampshire will vote on repealing gay marriage, and we had so much fun at Stiletto on Sunday!

Pop Culture Fix

Big Day Out: L Word Book, Lady Gaga’s McQueen Tribute, GLEE Promo, 90210 Lesbian Kiss & Poker Face on Ice

The L Word book is hitting your shelf, at last, and the website has even more pictures from it online! Lady Gaga at the Brit Awards does a stunning tribute to Alexander McQueen. Also; GLEE’s Madonna/Sue Sylvester promo, 90210’s lesbian action, Johnny Weir, Sydney Mardi Gras, Glambert &Tila Tequila.

Movie Reviews

VIDEO: Julie & Brandy In Your Box Office Episode One – “Avatar”

In the world premiere episode of Autostraddle’s original webseries “Julie and Brandy In Your Box Office,” starring Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard, the girls check out James Cameron’s Avatar, share their feelings, and re-enact the movie for you. GET READY TO LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF.

Music

Weekly Music Fix: Bonnaroo Lineup, Nicki Minaj’s Monkey & Riot Grrrl Revolution

2010 Bonnaroo Lineup, Bonnie “Prince” Billy announces new album, Nicki Minaj finds her monkey, Soul Trail, St. Vincent, Google commits blogocide, and so much more! Oh also, Audiostraddle needs a new writer. Inquire within!

Geekery

Google Apologizes for the Buzz Privacy Fail But Wants to be Your ISP

Google continues to invade every aspect of your life, but at least they’re sorry, right? Also, sausage styluses, Spiderman & Superman movie news, and a training camp for peeping toms!

Pop Culture Fix

Showtime Likes Girls But HBO Prefers Twentysomething Bro-Gangs

Jezebel has noticed that all of HBO’s new shows are total sausagefests. We’ve noticed Showtime loves ladies. Do you care? Also; Lindsay Lohan auctions herself off, Christina Hendricks, Jillian Michaels, Beezus & Ramona film

Politics + Activism

Hey Pro-DADT Guys, Did You Forget to Make a Case Against Lesbians?

According to the pro-DADT “logic,” there’s really no reason for lesbians to get kicked out. A straight male tells Autostraddle his opposition to DADT. Also; anti-homophobia ad hits production snag and The Lunar New Year’s gay inclusion.

TV Show Recaps

Skins Recap 403: Cook (and the Terrible No Good Very Bad Week)

Crystal & Riese recap Episode 403 of Skins. It’s Cook’s episode, but there’s plenty going on.

TV Feature

TV Capture Caption Contest: Round #1

Who says you have to watch a TV show in order to know what happened? Maybe you can’t judge a book by its cover, but can you judge an episode from a still frame? We think you can, and encourage you to do so! Add your own captions to these photos, and you might win the illustrious “Caption of the Week” award.

Music

Sing the Body Electric With k.d. lang’s Olympic Hallelujah (VIDEO), The Muppets & Adam Lambert

Cover songs from kd Lang at the Olympics, The Muppets, Hope for Haiti and the American Idol kids delight us. Also; Ellen’s NYTimes feature story, French kiss-in, John Mayer being crazy, Lady Gaga being creative, Alexander McQueen, Taylor Swift, Tool Academy, Big Gay Out, ChatRoulette and a dolphin.

Geekery

Emily’s Team Pick: Apple Logo Art

You know that Apple logo on the back of your mac that lights up? Look at all these cool designs you can put around it! Also happy valentine’s day and stuff, whatever.

NSFW Sunday

Lesbians Pick 25 NSFW Sexy Turn-Ons, It’s a Finale!

Last installment of our “things lesbians think are sexy” NSFW Sunday Project. Also; pop stars Billboard readers think are sexy, pre-dinner sex advice, homosexy flickr & tumblr, vagina power & more!

Straddleverse

Is This a Fairytale? No, It’s Hey Did You See That Comment “Swift Edition” Saturday!

Our article on Taylor Swift vs. Feminism brought so many commenters, they get their own day of awards. It’s a day for miracles! [Also Riese shares some of her favorite ideas about internet commenting. Like, in general.]

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Mix Tape 101: 43 Love Songs, 49 Anti-Love Songs & Some Videos!

Audiostraddle and the rest of the team pick our favorite love songs and anti-love songs for your Valentine’s Day mix tape. It’s not too late to give the gift of song.

Sports

Winter Olympics Guide for Lesbians: You Better Get Ready

The Winter Olympics starts tonight, and we have a roundup of all the gayness happening in Vancouver. This is the most gay-friendly games yet, boasting two Pride Houses for gay athletes. Plus, we tell you which sports should you be watching, and who is actually out.

Recipes Valentine's Day

Get Baked with Autostraddle: Valentine’s Day Edition

Work your magic on Valentine’s Day with these four ridiculously irresistible recipes (with photos!) from our Team. Seriously, don’t read this if you’re hungry.

what I mean is, would you like to go out to dinner?

Straddleverse

This Pretty Bouquet of Comment Awards is Our Way of (Bad) Romancing You!

Ah, homo-love is in the air – can you feel it? … No? Well, you’ll always have us as your Valentine (and maybe if we’re both still single in 10 years, we could give it a shot, ya know, just for funsies). Forget the Hallmark cards, your Autostraddle Comment Award will keep your warm at night!

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