Letter From The Editor: The Outsiders Issue
These are all love stories.
No Filter: Stephanie Beatriz and Cameron Esposito Rep Leather Jacket 4 Leather Jacket Love
Also: Samira Wiley’s time-traveling, Tessa Thompson’s slow dancing with herself, and Janelle Monáe is maybe on her way to the moon.
Cherríe Moraga on Delving Into Her Queer Chicana Memories in “Native Country of the Heart”
Moraga’s latest, “Native Country of the Heart,” is a deep meditation on memory — reflections of the past, recalling hard moments, losing ourselves, and remembering who we are as Mexican-Americans, in more ways than one. She spoke to Autostraddle about her new book and the journey her queer feminism has taken over the course of her career.
Queer Horoscopes for May 2019: Claiming Joy and Power in Your Body
Taurus season is in full bloom — whatever your relationship is to embodiment and pleasure, expect it to change this month.
The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 56, April 2019
“SHIT WAS GAY HEATHER
SHIT HAS BEEN GAY”
“Legends of Tomorrow” Episode 413: Great Eggspectations
Truly there is no way to summarize this bonkers episode but just know there are books and treadmills and whips involved in Avalance’s plotline.
30 Alternatives to “I Want You to Run Me Over With a Car,” Courtesy of Villanelle from “Killing Eve”
12. Punch me in line for prison cabbage
You’re Just You: An Accidental Love Letter to Los Angeles
“Towards the end of the night you fall and tear the skin on your knee. But you pop back up and keep skating. You’re relieved. Now that you’ve fallen once you know you’ll be okay.”
For Your Consideration: Asking for Directions
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but it is perfectly fine and legal to ask someone for directions when you are lost.
15 Gayest Moments From “Avengers: Endgame,” Which Was Great But Unfortunately Not Gay
I pulled these nuggets of little gold from all three hours of Endgame and I cannot wait to re-live them in obsessive, snarky detail with you!
Potential Trend Alert: Anne Lister Collected Her Ex-Lovers’ Pubic Hair, Kept Them In Lockets
“She soon gave me the golden lock – threw herself on the chair by me. We wept (& kissed).”
“Supergirl” Episode 419 Recap: A Dream(er) is a Wish Your Heart Makes
Alex and Kelly help James with his PTSD while Lena confides in Kara and Dreamer is an inspiration to us all.
“She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” Season Two Is Even More Hopeful (and Gay)
The Gay Agenda returns!
Also.Also.Also: New Research Suggests Men Don’t Know What They’re Talking About, Women Are Fine Without Them
Plus: Springtime Mary Oliver from the Atlantic archives, ButchCamp, grandparents are getting more gay-friendly, the stuntwomen of the MCU, teenage lesbians trolling homophobic politicians, and oh so much more.
“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 104: Longing
Did you know that the Autostraddle.com post for each episode of To L and Back contains a VERY useful index of ideas and trivia referenced in the episode? Because it does!
How To Change Your Hair Dramatically After a Breakup
Seize control of your image! Be hot as a form of revenge! Do it for you! Just feel good about something in a time when it’s so easy to feel bad about everything!
Sunday Funday Stans This Lesbian Couple Who Met Touring With Beyoncé
Plus: #LesbianVisibilityDay tweets you may have missed, more confirmation on Star Trek’s gayness, Roxane Gay’s new magazine, a post-Bar/Bat Mitzvah educational program for non-binary Jewish youth, and more!
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Warming Up The Bluetooth Vibrator
Sex-toy hacking is probably overblown. Plus how to be together in a relationship, what makes a good sub and more.
Femme Brûlée: Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
This recipe is perfect for this time of year when summer is approaching and a decadent treat is in order but the rising temperatures might already have you pushing the breaks on using the oven.
Baopu #59: Memory Train Making Local Stops
“I have a habit of searching for memories in the future.”