Bisexual Awareness Week: We See Each Other, And That’s Something
The first ever Bisexual Awareness Week created space to organize resources, initiate connections and speak about our experiences in a new way.
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Troll
On the harassment and hate speech directed toward women on the internet.
Facebook Says Goodbye, You Say Ello
Spurred by a problematic “real name” policy queers flock to fledgling social media platform Ello. But is it really the online utopia we’ve been waiting for?
Grey’s Anatomy Episode 1101 Recap: Just the Gay Parts, Plz.
Calzona is the worst couple combo name ever. It’s like something you can order at Pizza Hut but shouldn’t because it will give you a heart attack and/or hella greasy pores.
Gotham Episode 101 Recap: Less Batman, More Lesbians
Fox’s biggest hope just might live up to the hype, as long as it lets its queer women of color shine.
The Comment Awards Are All Over Fall
Bi Day, #Gracehorse and gay Sims.
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What Are You Wearing This Evening?
Let’s hang out in your closet (but not THAT closet).
Things I Read That I Love #146: The Fumes Of A Magic Marker
Topics include a lot of stuff about race and also rock star’s wives, making things, Star Trek, this app called Slack, the impact of the California drought and more!
Calluses and Cow Sheds: How I Found My Queerness in Rural America
“That year I spent a lot of time watching the goats and cows eat grass. Mostly because I found their single-minded focus incredibly comforting. Also because our fences were shoddy and I had to figure out how they were constantly escaping. I was learning to care for animals like I was learning to listen to myself: in silent and slow observation.”
Transparent Episode 101 Recap: The Family That Eats Ribs Together
An exasperated trans woman and her three narcissistic kids walk into a bar.
The Casual Monger: Lemon-Thyme Cheese for the Intermediate Monger
An introduction to curds and whey.
We’re All About It: A High Velocity Love Story Starring My Fancy Vacuum
Is that your Tangle-free Turbine tool or are you just happy to see me?
Becoming Visible: On Coming Out As Bisexual
“I guess I’m still sort of coming out. I’m learning to embrace my sexuality as a primary part of my identity rather than an afterthought. It feels really good.”
VIDEO: Ellen Page and Kate Mara are Tiny Detectives
“That’s just my face penis.”
We Need Help: Now Hiring A Podcast Producer/Editor
We’re looking for a pro who can facilitate the production of our monthly Autostraddle Plus podcast and make it shine!
Queer Girl City Guide: Salt Lake City
“Gayest City”… not so much. But we’re cooler than you think!
Faking It Episode 201 Recap: It Wasn’t A Phase, Mother
This week on “Faking It,” Amy woke up in bed with Liam, Tommy spills Lauren’s secret, and Karma waterboards Amy’s heart! Welcome back!
You Need Help: I Came Out To My Mom (Again) And You Can, Too
“I cried on the plane. I realized, stark as night, clear as day, that the silence was killing me. Instead of moving through a moment, I was trapped inside of purgatory.”
You’ve Seen The Pilot, Now Check Out ‘Words With Girls’ Behind the Scenes
Left wanting more Words With Girls? We have some good news.
Nerd Couture: Dress Like Marceline The Vampire Queen
Aside from our deep Marceline feelings, however, is the plain and simple fact that Marceline has presented all over the fashion spectrum — from androgynous to straight-up femme — all while looking effortlessly like a rock star.