Femme Brûlée: Rainbow Pride Cake
“I felt now was a better time than ever to make a big, bright, beautiful AND delicious, gay af rainbow cake to truly take pride in. A mouthwatering five-layer fuck you to the haters.”
Baopu #47: Like a Climbing Vine
Finding resilience in challenging times.
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Show Me Your ASS!!
This week: an ode to our favorite social media apps of the past. Did you love Myspace? 4Chan? ASS? Well get in these here comments and tell me about it! Also, happy birthday to me.
The Comment Awards Are Sauced on the Today Show
“Every conversion into Hayley Kiyoko fanhood that I enable makes me feel more holy and closer to g-d.”
Things I Read That I Love #265: He Was Never Imaginary, He Just Had Bad Timing
Topics include Christian films, NXivm, Caitlyn Jenner, Sesame Street, blood stain pattern analysis, XXXTentacion, The Real World, con-artist Anna Delvey, plus-size clothing and so much more!
10 Incredible Queer and Trans Artists to Get You Ready for Summer
Some of these songs and/or albums are dark, slow, and ponderous, great for really sinking into your mattress. Most of them, though, are cute, sweet, upbeat tracks that helped me keep going when it seemed like I was going to never leave my house again.
Building a Better Speculum: How Design That’s Inclusive of Queer and Trans People Can Change Reproductive Care
The speculum hasn’t been meaningfully redesigned since the 1800s. These three women are working to change that, but they have a ways to go, needing to overcome medical barriers and focus on better health for queer and trans people. The good news? We can help!
“The Bold Type” Episode 201 Recap: Let’s Talk About Sex!
Emotional honesty is sexy.
Good for Cate Blanchett and Sarah Paulson Getting Hammered Before Their Today Show Appearance
Sit back, do the opposite of relax, and enjoy.
“Gorogoa” is a Gorgeous, Dreamy Puzzle Experience That’ll Let You Put Your Stress on Hold
This game was exactly what I needed: a couple of hours where my busy brain could focus on tangible puzzles with achievable solutions.
Lez Liberty Lit: Language as Control
Language is a way to exercise control. Also some Pride reading lists, three Latinx zines, dying languages and more.
“Hearts Beat Loud” is the Quirky, Queer Rom-Com We All Deserve
When was the last time a motion picture centered itself on the premise that a teenage, mixed race, black lesbian is worthy of support and love from everyone surrounding her? It’s simple and tender and because of those things it’s groundbreaking.
Talking to Hayley Kiyoko About Her Twisty New TV Show “Five Points”
“Honestly, I never really get cast as a lead. When they offered me the role, I was like, are you sure?”
Pop Culture Fix: “Wynonna Earp” and “The Bold Type” Are Ready to Meet Your Summer Shipping Needs
The first pic of Wayhaught from season three, you can watch The Bold Type’s season two premiere RIGHT NOW, Cate Blanchett and Sarah Paulson did a gloriously bananas interview together, Killing Eve is coming to Hulu, and a couple of interviews with a few of your favs.
No Filter: What If Hayley Kiyoko and Kehlani Were Childhood BFFS? What Then??
Also, Tegan and Sara arrive business casual and Jasika Nicole is a mermaid princess.
“Pose” Is Full of Trans Joy, Resistance, and Love
Pose is one of the most joyful shows on television right now, full of tenderness and heart. And it stars trans women of color! What more could you want?
You Should Go to Autostraddle + Everyone Is Gay’s All-Ages Pride Party in NYC
Presented by The Tegan and Sara Foundation, hosted by Riese Bernard and Kristin Russo. You don’t want to miss it!
“Supergirl” Episode 321 Recap: Dear Kara
Where’d our hero go?
Find Your Fit: The Gemini Who Wants to Fit in and Stand Out
“I’m a financial planner specifically serving queer, trans, and polyamorous individuals and families, so I need to dress business-y, but I also want to look queer. I spent the first 20-something years of my life just wearing band t-shirts and chucks, and I would really love to feel more put-together and intentional with my fashion than that.”
How to Buy a Strap-On Dildo for Lesbian Sex
Everything you need to know about choosing the right dildo for strap-on lesbian sex.