Now Hiring: Trans Subject Editor for Autostraddle.com
Autostraddle is looking for a dedicated part-time editor devoted to members of the trans community who both read and write for the magazine!
You Need Help: Why Am I So Tempted to Cheat?
Cheating is a form of escape from our current situation; it allows us to momentarily be with someone else, maybe even be someone else, for a night. Honesty has consequences. Cheating, if we don’t get caught, does not.
What Can Black Queer People Learn From the Lost Queer Joy of the Civil Rights Movement?
More than anything, this year, I wish black queer and trans people JOY. Martin Luther King didn’t fight that damn hard for us not to have a quality of life that comes with celebrating our joy and humanity first.
“Batwoman” Adds Another Lesbian Character and a Major Coming Out Storyline
It’s tough competition on The CW, but Batwoman seems determined to become the gayest show on TV.
“To L and Back” Gen Q Podcast Episode 107
Bette Porter is not afraid to sleep with your wife! And we’re not afraid to admit that we loved a certain sinful make out!
“Supergirl” Episode 510 Recap: A Whole New World
Alex and Kara find themselves swimming in Brainys, including a gay lady Brainy, in this new post-Crisis world.
Queer Tarotscopes: Aquarius Season Breaks the Things that Need to Be Broken
After this recent season of focused movement and intensive structure, Aquarius invites us to expand our vision of what’s possible, to let our imaginations take over, to consider what kind of future we want to build not only for ourselves, but for the world we inhabit. Where Capricorn helped us to stay grounded, Aquarius demands that we soar.
Martin Luther King Day Roundtable: What’s In Your Black Justice Toolkit?
Black justice is not the sole responsibility of only black people. We’re asking: What does black liberation look like for you, and what are you prepared to do to get there?
“The L Word: Generation Q” Should Change Its Mind About Trans Actresses Playing Cis Characters
Gen Q has come the closest to featuring the kind of trans women representation I crave. All that needs to change is for the show to make the characters trans.
“Batwoman” Showunner Caroline Dries on That Big Coming Out Episode and What’s Next For Our Lesbian Caped Crusader
“Kate has finally become comfortable as Batwoman, in being a symbol of hope for Gotham City — but now she’s starting to understand that, as a symbol, she can do more.”
The L Word: Generation Q Episode 107 Recap: The Art of Losing It All
Bette would like some more wine!
Sunday Funday Is Waking Up to Hayley Kiyoko
Hayley Kiyoko’s favorite things, gay coffee, San Fran Pride says ACAB, where to be lesbian in LA, and more! Happy Sunday!
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Accessing Desire
Vintage lesbian porn, conviction as a way to access desire, the dating apps selling your data to third parties and more.
Welcome To The Dyke Kitchen!
I’ll show you the delicious food I make on the regular, explore the values and identities that I bring into the kitchen, test out unexpected ideas that occur to me in my madness and talk to people who really know what they’re doing. The kitchen is my home and food is my greatest love language!
Building Relationships Is Thriving: Interview with Meenadchi
Conflict is meant to happen. Relationships are strengthened by conflict. What are our capacities to engage with conflict in a way that doesn’t destroy us, but help us better understand each other?
Boobs on Your Tube: “grown-ish” Returns With Another Queer Pregnancy Storyline No One Asked For
Plus, what’s happening on “Almost Family”?? And updates on “Legacies.”
In Season 6, Grace and Frankie Finally Realize They’re Soul Mates
Maybe the seventh and last season will finally answer the question that’s been keeping me up at night: Are Grace and Frankie ever going to say they’re actually gay for each other or what?!
What Your Therapist Wants You to Know
Your therapist will probably never tell you the intricate personal details of what their work with you sets off in them, but please don’t doubt that we learn just as much about what it means to be a human by working with you.
This Just In: Going On Vacation Is Relaxing and Fun!
Have you ever asked your best friend to take photos of you naked in a bubble bath drinking wine and eating donuts as a fun vacation activity? Just wondering.
Things I Read That I Love #306: She Has a Colander On Her Head, Like A Conspiracy Theorist
Topics include Geocities, e-books, the politics of mental health, podcast passivity, Mount Everest’s social climber, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, filming/staging sex scenes and more!