Gouda Have It: Staycation Cheese Plates, Because Cheese
When you’re Staycationing, a cheese plate is a wonderful thing whether you’re hosting company or you plan to eat that entire board all by your fucking self (I support you in this).
Teen Angst, Coming Out and Growing Up: “Secret Diaries” Touring the UK Now
“…diaries inspired me and I felt like I had to write something that fused together the pressure cooker of the 80s — being surround by excess — from neon spandex and political darkness to now, where even though Section 28 has been repealed, and same-sex marriage has been embedded into law, it still feels like society has a lot of catching up to do.”
So You Want to Host a Themed Movie Marathon
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that if you’re going to hang out inside all day, curling up with your off-brand Snuggie and popcorn to watch a movie is a pretty solid idea. This plan becomes EVEN MORE fun when you add a theme of some sort and possibly some friends.
The Fosters Recap 219: Monty Python And The Holy Grail
Lena and Stef keep secrets from each other, and it is not good. Worse, though, is Jude and/or Connor gets shot!
5 Best Things To Wear To Your Gay Stay-Cation
Wanna get all dressed up despite having no public place to go? Me too!
Fool’s Journey: Moving On – Tarot Cards for Changes, Endings and Fresh New Starts
These cards seem to me to carry advice around ways or reasons to ‘move on’ — whether that’s making a change, embracing life’s flux, or simply walking away.
Glee Episode 610 Recap: Clang, Clang, Clang Went the Trolley
Jane Lynch gets her sendoff and it is cuckoo bananapants.
3 Alternative Natural Hair Looks For Scissor-Shy Curly Queers
It ain’t easy being natural, but it feels good.
The Ultimate Staycation Kit to Eschew The World And Take Care Of Your Brain
Let’s build our own Fortresses of Solitude.
Staycation Grab Bag: DIY Ideas and Inspiration for Your Big Days Inside
I offered up some ideas for staycation themes and activities in our launch post, but since I’m really devoted to helping you live your dreams, I thought I’d follow it up with some concrete steps to make them happen. Like DIY projects! And pretty pictures!
Pretty Little Liars Episode 522 Recap: Tomorrow Will be Taco Night
Emily ups her Veronica Mars game and Hanna goes to jail.
Top 10 Lesbian, Queer or Bisexual Celebrities We Remember Being Out Back Then
On our recent survey of Autostraddle readers over 29 we asked “who was the first lesbian or bisexual celebrity/public figure you remember being aware of?” These are the scientific results of that particular investigation.
“Boy Meets Girl” Is Heartwarming, Groundbreaking, Has Cute Queer Kissing
It’s heartmeltingly cute, and one of the best portrayals of a trans woman in years. Michelle Hendley should be everyone’s new girl-crush.
DIY Fizzy Bath Bombs For Your Filthy Hot Bods
Put one or two in your bath and watch them fizz away. As you’re steeping, take some time to reflect on your life and feel good about all the decisions you’ve made that have gotten you to this point.
Cathy & Marcy Celebrate Diverse Families with ‘Dancin’ in the Kitchen’
Creating space for difficult conversations between parents and children has been both a goal and a side effect of their music making through the years.
Drawn to Comics: We All Want to Live on “Bitch Planet”
If this review doesn’t sell you, the last issue ended with the promise “Next month in Bitch Planet #4: Lesbian Shower Scene!”
10 Luxurious Robes for Your Staycation Snugglefest
Prepare to get your warmth on.
37 Recipes That Prove the Egg Comes Before the Chicken
EGGS.
It’s Our Birthday Party and You Can Join A+ If You Want To
It’s our birthday, so we’ve got a merch discount code for you as well as ongoing updates on who won an A+ membership and why you REALLY need to get one for yourself!
Nerdy Staycation: Books You Can Totally Complete In A Weekend
Recommendations include books with queer content, reads you might have missed in high school, and recent award nominees!