OPEN THREAD: Get In Here and Spend Christmakwanzakah With a Bunch of Queermos
HAPPY HOLIGAYS TO ALL, AND TO ALL SOME REPLIES!
Lez Liberty Lit #87: Drowning In Best-Ofs
Queer holiday depression, a trans princess book, reading Lolita under the patriarchy, Eileen Myles on Transparent, books lists and more.
World’s Best Soccer Players Endangered By Sexism, Artificial Turf
There are historical reasons why artificial turf has come to be used so widely, but very few of them have to do with improving gameplay.
Top 10 Stud and Butch Crushes of 2015
In 2015 we’ve met or got reacquainted with some extremely hot masculine-of-center women or otherwise identified queers. Here’s 10 sexy studs worth swooning over.
No Filter: The Force Is Strong With Laura Jane Grace
This week, a bunch of famous people made cute faces while doing enviable things. I didn’t change out of my pajamas or talk to another living soul for two full days. Who wore it best?!??!!
Pop Culture Fix: “Orange Is The New Black” Remakes A Christmas Classic And Other Holly Jolly Stories
The ladies of Litchfield perform ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler spoof Carol, Pretty Little Liars is calling it quits, and many more queer stories from the website pages.
This Business Of Art Fix #19: In The Future, Everybody Will Be Famous For 15 Dollars
Topics include being both YouTube famous and broke, Nieman Lab’s predictions for journalism in 2016, the year’s funniest media corrections, productive things to do while job-hunting, a new website for conservative women, LGBT folks and people of color, and moar!
Rebel Girls: 25 Women Who Changed the Game in 2015
These women mounted movements, won awards, told important stories, and otherwise shook the sh*t out of this planet in 2015.
Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Lily 2, A Scented Vibrator
The Lily 2 is the first-ever scented vibrator. Other than that, it’s excellent.
The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 18, December 2015, With Extra Holiday Cheer
“I DID get hit on by a man at a lesbian bar on Saturday night. It made me feel very free and also like a pastry.”
Historic Federal Ruling Allows Lesbian Basketball Players To Sue Pepperdine University for Discrimination
A federal judge ruled a lesbian couple can move forward with their lawsuit against Pepperdine University for discrimination, a grand jury in Texas decided not to indict anyone in connection with the death of Sandra Bland but the case isn’t closed yet, Ty Underwood’s murderer was sentenced to life in prison and more news.
FDA Continues To Bar Many Gay, Trans and Bi People From Blood Donation
Given the one-year deferral requirement for MSM and women who have sex with MSM, it seems unlikely that the adjustment in policy will majorly impact the supply of available blood
Coming Out To 50 People At Once Was So Much Easier Than Doing It One-on-One
“That’s right!” I shouted, feeding off their energy. “Clap because I’m gay!”
Style Thief: How To Do Cool Casual Sexy Style Like Jenny Shimizu
Which former supermodel can boast being both a mechanic and Angelina’s ex? None other than Jenny Shimizu. Growing up under the influence of a laid-back West Coast upbringing combined with a lengthy career in fashion means that Jenny possesses a unique and enviable style.
Drawn to Comics: Catching Up With the Lumberjanes (and Mermaids)!
While I’ve been busy writing about the Autostraddle Comic Awards and what comics you should buy for the holidays, an entire Lumberjanes storyline happened!
The A+ Bee Issue 33: O Christmas Bee, O Christmas Bee
This Bee is chock full of holiday treats — we have a Brittani coloring page for you, a recap of a straddler holiday party, a rousing game of “Guess the Christmas Movie Plot Based Only On the Title”, and a playlist of ’90s songs for rocking around the Christmas tree.
I Made Tamales With My Mom for Christmas; Here’s How You Can Too
For me, making tamales is a way for me to connect with my mother, to feel like her daughter, and to take parts of herself that she’s passing down and make them a part of myself.
Also.Also.Also: It’s True, Hermione Granger is Black and Other Stories to Make Your Day
Drink pairings for your uncomfortable conversations this week, I make up a new emoji cereal, Star Wars a little, comebacks to racist stuff, videos you can watch and enjoy, black Hermione Granger and so very much more!
Your Kitchen Has More Germs Than A Public Toilet Seat, Just Sit Down!
Do you know what are the the most bacteria-laden things in a public bathroom? Your damn hands. And they’re the things most likely to transfer those nasty germs to places: like other people, and your face.
A Muggle’s Quest For The Perfect Mug Of (Alcoholic) Butterbeer
I’m not interested in the kiddie theme park variety made of cream soda and syrup from a squeeze bottle; I want hot, alcoholic, grown-ass woman butterbeer.