Gender Nonconformity Has Always Existed
Trans activist and historian Kit Heyam’s new book Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender examines gender nonconformity throughout history.
What’s New and Gay To Stream in October 2022
We’ve got new seasons of Derry Girls and One of Us Is Lying, an Aisha Dee horror film set at a lesbian bachelorette weekend, queer ’90s teens in Tegan and Sara’s “High School” and more!
AM/PM: Skincare For The New Mama & All Day Minimalist
I’m exhausted — but even a tired and hot new mama needs a bit of a skincare routine.
Satellite of Love: Queer Horoscopes for October 2022
The quality of light, the crispness of the air, the sweet, fallen apple smell of the earth — my mind feels lighter and clearer in this time of year.
Reine #39: Carabiner – A Love Letter
I’m in love with function, utility, and cool clangy sound effects.
Nostalgia Is Quite Simply Not Enough to Light Hocus Pocus 2’s Black Flame Candle
“That line is written for someone who knows what it sounds like for their knees to creak, who has pondered the liquid gold that is Vitamin C serums (coincidentally, another gag in the film). There is no other way.”
The Comment Awards Are Trying to Tell Us Something
“When I was eleven, I made my computer password ‘bisexual.’ …Cue to my mom needing it for something!”
The Autostraddle Insider Issue 96: September 2022
“Is “Puzzle Box” central to Hellraiser?”
Boobs on Your Tube: Kate and Lucy Go Public With Their Love on “NCIS: Hawai’i”
Plus updates on 9-1-1, New Amsterdam, Vampire Academy, and Monarch.
Life Is Not a Novel
I’ve always had a very active daydream life.
Eight Queer Books Set in Los Angeles About the Movie Industry
A solid half of these are romance, which is entirely unintentional — but you’re welcome if queer celesbian romance is your jam.
Five Outfits To Make You Look Like a 70’s R&B Album Cover
I’m talking Marvin Gaye, I’m talking Labelle, I’m talking Teddy Pendergrass.
Also.Also.Also: Megan Thee Stallion Launches Mental Health Site for Hotties, “Bad Bitches Have Bad Days, Too”
GLAAD’s 20 Under 20 is here to tell you about the 20 queer and trans youth who got next and will change the world, Instagram’s having a vibe shift, and stop worrying about what happens if we let kids transition.
A+ Roundtable: What’s In Our Fridges?
“The Trader Joe’s tilapia actually slaps I highly recommend!”
Billy Eichner’s Gay Rom-Com “Bros” Isn’t Revolutionary But It Is Hilarious
Straight rom-coms aren’t expected to properly evoke Marsha P. Johnson and gay romcoms shouldn’t have to either — of course, it helps that straight romcoms don’t try.
How to Rest
Release the concept of what you think rest should be, and take some time to brainstorm what actually feels restful to you.
How Bottoming Helped Me Heal From Sexual Trauma
I had to learn how to feel safe in the world in order to bottom. For me, surrender is healing.
To All the Hot People I Met on My Cross-Country Drive
Forty hours of podcasts, musical numbers, and ice coffee stops later, and I’ve successfully made the painstaking move from Los Angeles to Orlando, Florida.
It’s Your Anniversary: Christina Aguilera’s ‘Dirrty’ Video Still Has an Impact on Me 20 Years Later
The pleasure in the video was never for anyone but her.
Queer Naija Lit: Akwaeke Emezi’s “Pet” and “Bitter” Explore the Costs of a Different World
A new world isn’t possible without people believing it is.