Extra! Extra!: Anti-Trans Legislation Succeeds, But So Do Whole Foods and Instacart Strikes (Sort Of)
It’s been a long week, you guys. This week’s Extra! Extra! covers all the news you didn’t even know was happening.
Queer Sex Coven: A Saturn in Aquarius Quarantine Spell
When Saturn moved into Aquarius on March 21, society began to look to the future and collective ways of thinking and living.
The Comment Awards Are Talking, Laughing, Loving, Breathing, Fighting, Fucking, Crying, Drinking…At Home
“2020 has been full of unexpected plot twists but Mel and Sue teaming up as contract killers has got to be up there.”
How Solace, the Transition App Designed by a Trans Woman, Will Lifehack Your Gender Transition
Evergreen State tech entrepreneur Robbi Katherine Anthony is one of the people hoping to solve the struggles that exist for transgender individuals in the 21st century. Billed as the gender transition app, her company Solace was launched at last year’s LGBTQIA Hackathon in Austin, Tex.
Celia Laskey’s “Under the Rainbow” Is Dark, Redeeming, and Very Very Queer
Both light and heavy, dark and redeeming, this book is sure to be a comfort and resource for many, as we try to bridge the growing gap between “coastal elites” and “flyover states.”
Also.Also.Also: Rest in Infinite Power Trans Latina Activist Lorena Borjas. We Will Continue Your Work.
LeVar Burton is bringing back Reading Rainbow when we need it most, remembering lesbian singer Lesley Gore and the anthem that powered “The First Wives Club,” and friends don’t let friends cross picket lines.
Happy Hour at Home: Rebranding Leftovers as a Chef’s Tasting Menu
Earlier this week, I was simply couldn’t cook another meal. In an effort to spice things up when a restaurant date night is so far out of the question, I decided to rebrand the random shit in our fridge as a “tasting menu” — complete with wine pairings.
9 Poems to Read in These Trying Times
One place that I have found comfort before and continue to find it now is in poetry, the words of others who have experienced and seen unspeakable things and come out on the other side. I hope you can find some comfort in them, too.
What Self-Quarantine is Teaching Me About Gender Dysphoria
Three weeks ago I began my Coronavirus self-quarantine. Faced with the reality that I wouldn’t see anyone, I started an experiment. I wasn’t going to shave, paint my nails, or put on makeup — until I wanted to, for myself.
Vivek Shraya Remains an Original with New Novel “The Subtweet”
It’s one of many reasons Shraya is such a singular artist. She’s making work for herself and her communities – everyone else is welcome to appreciate her, but she doesn’t seem much to care.
Queer Horoscopes for April 2020: What Are Your Keys to Control, Connection, and Staying Centered?
The astrology of this month is about deepening into the places where we need to heal. Losing control, we find our connections. Here are some tools for working with fear.
Pop Culture Fix: Kate McKinnon Is Obviously Playing Carole Baskin in the “Tiger King” TV Series
Lizzo is sending lunch to hospital ER staff, Tessa Thompson is helping save the arts orgs impacted by COVID19, Dolly Parton is going to read us bed time stories, and television streaming was up 85% in March.
Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The We-Vibe Wand
There are only a few lucky toys that regularly appear in my sex life. The We-Vibe Wand has officially joined the ranks.
Ensure Autostraddle’s Future: Announcing Our Spring 2020 Fundraiser & $23,000 Match Gift!
In a time when digital resources and connection are more vital than ever — including workplaces that employ LGBTQ people sustainably — Autostraddle wants to not only keep our lights on, but ensure they’ll keep burning as brightly as possible.
Stay Home and Squirt: A Preparedness Guide
Please, help me help you. Push your puzzles aside. It’s time to squirt.
No Filter: Ashley Benson and Cara Delevingne Get Real Cute With Really Cute Puppies
Like all of us, Ali Krieger is waiting for a Zoom call.
Queered & Careered: 10 Tips on Working From Home in the Era of Social Distancing
Since working from home is a part of the national call to practice social distancing, many of us are also navigating loneliness, restlessness, and anxiety. Here are a few tips that can help you on your journey.
Sabrina Imbler’s “Dyke (geology)” Makes Science Horny
Science and sexuality collide with swift force in this short but striking chapbook.
The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 67, March 2020
“top 10 things you shouldn’t say to your girlfriend”
Also.Also.Also: #Dykes4Roman Said Gay Rights and Shallot Pasta
Accepting Alison Roman’s culinary authority. Also: Zoom is the hottest dance club, celebrity culture is burning, and YA Books to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility.