No Filter: Stephanie Beatriz Riding a Musical Seal is My Summer Mood
Also, King Princess’ FaceApp results, Jasika Nicole’s style icon and everybody’s at The Con.
Hallelujah, “L Word: Generation Q” Has Cast a Trans Actress: Sophie Giannamore Joins Cast
Today, it was announced that four more souls have donated their lives to the cause of “The L Word: Generation Q”: bi actress Olivia Thirlby, Lex Scott Davis, lesbian comic Fortune Feimster and trans actress Sophie Giannamore.
How I Claimed Being Thirsty as a Personal Lifestyle and Learned to Live My Dreams
The more I allowed myself to want, the more I realized I wanted. The more I leaned in to my desires, the clearer they became.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO! Carly Lancaster’s Secret Is Out on “Ambitions”
Can love between two children of warring families bring peace? That’s the question being posed on OWN’s new soapy drama, Ambitions — only this time, the couple at the center of our story are two women.
Queer Tarotscopes: Leo Season Speaks to the Wildness We Carry Within
Whether you’re craving powerful forward motion or instead long to daydream in the brilliant sunshine, Leo season wants us to celebrate who we are and embrace the transformations we’re experiencing, rejoicing in the powerful growth that makes us bigger, stronger, even more incredible than we already are.
For Your Consideration: Donating to Autostraddle
For the past five-ish years, I have worked in the hellish, uncertain landscape known as the media industry. I have written for well over a dozen publications. None have made me feel more valued for my work than Autostraddle.
Thirsty Classics: “Je Tu Il Elle” Shows That Sad Gays Are Horny Too
I have absolutely no idea if Chantal Akerman would be delighted or horrified that I’ve written about her 1974 film in a way that, if successful, will lead you to 1) seek out the mental healthcare that you need, and 2) masturbate.
Queer Your Ears July 2019: New & Upcoming Releases from Queer & Trans Artists
I’m rediscovering how much I love simple, catchy, fun pop music. There’s some other solid rock, folk, and R&B this month, though, too!
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Meet You at Area 51
Ask for what you want in order to get it, Area 51 porn searches, your astrological sign’s best breakup strategy and more.
Sunday Funday Is Gay for Roxane Gay’s Book Club
International Nonbinary Day selfies, remembering the gay communes of the ’80s, lesbian period dramas, gay music, and more!
What in the Bisexual Heck Is Going on With Tessa Thompson and Evan Rachel Wood in This New “Westworld” Trailer?
The most pressing question to come out of San Diego Comic-Con.
Outfest 2019: Michelle Hendley is a F*cking Star in “The More Things Change”
Instead of counting down the days to see if we get three lines on The L Word reboot, we should be counting down the days until Simone gets to turn this short into a full-season show.
Femme Brûlée: Strawberries and Cream
I wanna eat this on a lake at sunset or literally every hot summer morning for breakfast.
Baopu #62: Is My Freedom An Illusion?
I live an independent life at the cost of ignoring the baggage that comes with it.
Boobs on Your Tube: “grown-ish” Says Goodbye to Shane
Plus updates on Claws, Siren, Grand Hotel, and Ambitions!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What’s on Your Big Gay Roadtrip Playlist?
How hard do you go on the Hayley Kiyoko when making your summer road trip playlist?
Things I Read That I Love #293: Names That Sound Dreamed Up For a Goop Collaboration with Lemony Snicket
Topics include the uncanny valley of online dating, the explosion of streaming TV, white privilege, weddings, the influencers of Byron Bay, Buffalo Wild Wings as a secret gay bar, BDSM and so much more!
The Comment Awards Are Donating To Autostraddle
“Hello, is this a safe space where we can discuss the complete emotional dismantling perpetrated by Heather Hogan’s letter accompanying the fundraiser?”
“Wynonna Earp” Star Kat Barrell Is Attracted to Both Men and Women, #20BiTeen Strikes Again!
“I am attracted to both men and women and the person I fell in love with is a man. I wish it could just be about the human I am in love with, not their gender. This is why I am so passionate about advocating for equal acceptance across the spectrum of sexuality. Let’s just love who we love and leave each other alone. The world has bigger problems.”
VIDEO! Hayley Kiyoko Casts a Spell On Our Summer Crush Blues With “I Wish”
Ah summer. When the melancholy heartbreak of the cooler seasons is replaced with frantic lust and desperation. But you can stop crying over whoever it is you’re crying over. Because only one person matters now. Lesbian Jesus herself. Hayley Kiyoko.