With “Portable Homes,” Domestic Violence Survivors Reclaim Their Bodies
The second book to come out of the “Attention: People With Body Parts” project invites survivors of domestic violence to heal through discussions with their own body parts.
Things You’ll Read And Love: A Gift Guide For Longform Lovers
Books by authors whose longform work we’ve read in “Things I Read That I Love,” plus other reads relevant to your interests! For longform lovers and lovers of longform lovers alike.
Liquor In the Gift Guide: Wine, Beer and Cocktails
You DECANT overlook the importance of a great decanter to a wine enthusiast. DECANT. Get it? Get it!? Get…no?
How to Marry A Musician in Ten Easy Steps
A step-by-step guide to hook-line-and-sink a musician.
Notes From A Queer Engineer: GoldieBlox and the Feminist
“I think the root of the problem is that our society immediately writes off anything perceived as feminine or relating to women. While funneling more women into STEM fields may produce marginal gains, it actually leaves the underlying issue — male privilege — largely untouched.”
Make A Thing: Veneer Chandelier
You know what’s fun? Human-sized cat toys. This one lights up!
Star Trek N00b, Episode 1: The Cage (of Forced Heterosexuality)
“The Talosians realize that Pike isn’t sold, and try to seduce him with a bizarre harem illusion with Vina as a green exotic dancer. Dayum, Pike. You’ve got some weird fantasies.”
Holigay Gift Guide 2013: All the Anime!
Always wanted to get someone on your list into anime – or dive into it yourself – but not sure where to start? Here’s a guide to where to look depending on what they already like.
Critter Corner: Cure Your Separation Anxiety And/Or Annoy Your Pet With PetChatz
For only $350, your dog, cat, hamster or whatever can learn to experience the side of you that’s less maternal caretaker, and more psychotic girlfriend with zero boundaries who is constantly calling to see where you are.
Holigay Gift Guide 2013: Accessories For Your Lovely Bikes And Your Even Lovelier Faces
In the first of two Biking Holigay Gift Guides, here we’ll look at all the things you (or your giftee) need to stay safe, warm and happy on the streets.
Comedy Crush: Liza Dye, “SNL Ready”
New York comedian, actress, and impressionist Liza Dye talks about her Michelle Obama impression, all those “ready for SNL” lists, and Kanye West.
American Horror Story Episode 308 Recap: The Sacred Faking
“Apparently the witches’ journey to New Orleans was just like the Oregon Trail, only with less fiber and more smelly vaginas! This fucking show, you guys. This. Fucking. Show.”
These 2014 Autostraddle Calendars Are F*cking Beautiful
The 2014 calendars are here, they are gorgeous, you can purchase them, and I have the photos to prove it.
Captain’s Log: St. Vincent Is Back To Save The Universe
In which I tell tall tales of the various indie rock, electronic and pop siren songs I heard echoed across the ocean by a chorus of whales as I navigated the briny deep with a parrot on my shoulder and a dream in my heart.
Tired of Gravy? That’s Okay, Use Your Potatoes for Gnocchi!
Gnocchi! Learn how to pronounce it and all the delicious, delicious ways to eat it.
“In Our Own Voices”: Making Partner Abuse Resources Work for Queer Survivors
Organizations around the U.S. understand that the barriers queer people in abusive partnerships face are related to issues that are bigger than the relationship. They envision an end to all violence faced by queer people.
Party of Five: Emily Gould of Emily Books
“There’s something really magical about creating the job you want for yourself from scratch.”
Straddler On The Street: Vanessa
Straddler On The Street turns one year old today, so we captured Vanessa and insisted she let us interview her instead of vice versa like usual. The results are predictably full of floral print and feelings.
Sunday Funday’s Suffragist Cats Are Going Down Under
Let’s put the LGBT in D and go strolling through the snow.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Define Sex However She Wants
This week on NSFW Sunday: science refutes slut shaming, trying Cosmo sex tips with your girlfriend, the attractiveness of vegetables, turning your sexts into short films and more.