“Sex Education” Taught Me How to Masturbate
“I wanted to be single so I could explore my sexuality. Instead I was exploring other people’s.”
Tara Chambler’s Death on “The Walking Dead” Is More Than Just Another Buried Gay
“Tara Chambler wasn’t just the first openly LGBTQ character on The Walking Dead; she was the first gay woman I had ever seen in any form of zombie horror in my life.”
10 Queers on What’s Made Them Go for the Second Date
“It didn’t work out, even on that second time, but she was really fun and I thought the haiku was inspired.”
Pop Culture Fix: CBS All Access Wants “One Day At a Time” But Might Not Get It, So You Have That In Common
Topics include the fate of “One Day at a Time,” is Ariana Grande bisexual, finding queer rep on a telenovela, the queerness of Cersei Lannister’s aesthetic transformation, Lisa Simpson is maybe poly now I guess and other pressing stories!
It’s 2019 Women’s Final Four Time — Who You Got?
If this year’s Final Four is half as exciting as last year’s, we’re in for a great weekend of women’s basketball.
“Good Trouble” Episode 113: Vitamin C
The end of Alice’s season one arc will make you cry, in such a good way, the way The Fosters always did. Plus, the return of The Men Are Trash (But Sometimes Not) Leaderboard!
Songs to Make You Cry in the Grocery Store, as Ranked Compared to “Fast Car”
A selection of emotionally devastating songs I live in fear of having to emotionally process in public without warning at CVS.
Autostraddle’s Birth Chart, as Interpreted by Chani Nicholas
For the last week of this issue, beloved astrologer Chani Nicholas has graced us with a reading of Autostraddle’s birth chart, looking at what the stars were doing the minute we came into the world and what they’re telling us now.
No Filter: Samira Wiley Is Here to Service Your Engine
Also, Hayley Kiyoko is the life of the party, King Princess is serving strong Mommi energy, and lots of your favs do the GLAAD Awards.
Lori Lightfoot Makes Herstory as the Newly Elected Black Lesbian Mayor of Chicago
Tonight out lesbian Lori Lightfoot was elected as Mayor of Chicago, making her the first black woman and first openly LGBTQ+ person to hold the position. Still, local activists worry she may not lead a new progressive vision for the city.
Autostraddle March Madness — Best Coming Out: Round 2
You have 48 hours to vote for your faves to advance to the Sweet 16!
The Truth About Cats and Dogs and Gay Dating
We’re here today to talk about dealing with your crush’s pets, and also dealing with your own pets in the context of your crush!
“Legends of Tomorrow” Episode 409 Recap: Let’s Get Ready to Rumba
Sara and Ava do a dance, literally and figuratively, while trying to catch a magical creature on the loose.
“Supergirl” Episode 417 Recap: Together at Last
Lena, Alex, and Supergirl finally, finally, finally team up to save the day.
For Your Consideration: This Stupid F*cking Juice
This cold-pressed, organic, lacto-fermented, natural, biodynamic, raw juice is the answer to all my problems, surely.
Queer Horoscopes for April 2019: Get Ready to Receive Deep Gay Magic
As Jupiter moves retrograde, get ready for some deep, gay magic coming at you from the cosmos this month.
Other People’s Pets, Reviewed by Carol
Sometimes my Mom makes me hang out with other animals.
9 Reasons Why Carol Is Actually a Cat, Don’t @ Me
For everyone who has a pulse and has met Carol the dog will know that Carol is actually a cat. Here’s why.
BREAKING: There Is Another Dog In This Neighborhood and They Won’t Stop Barking!!!!
someone help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Find Your Fit: A Small Lesbian Who Likes to Play With Gender
“I’m a longtime reader who’s ready to play with gender more intentionally in my outfits, but I’m not sure what that looks like. Flannel? Button downs? Dresses? Obviously my first thought for who to look to for inspiration was Carol the dog.”