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Autostraddle’s 2014 Fall TV Preview: Queers and Women of Color All Over Your Teevee

Autostraddle’s 2014 Fall TV Preview: Queers and Women of Color All Over Your Teevee

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Well this week kicks off what’s certain to be a groundbreaking fall television season, chock-full of racially diverse casts and pioneering explorations of gender identity. Lesbian representation isn’t exactly fantastic, however, especially with Pretty Little Liars and The Fosters not returning full-force until 2015 and Glee‘s premiere date TBA, and we’ve got some waiting to do for the return of…

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Orange Is The New Black 209 Recap: Later, Sobriety!

Orange Is The New Black 209 Recap: Later, Sobriety!

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Welcome back my friends to the recaps that never end! In this episode of Orange Is The Season 2 Has Been Out For Three Months Whoops Whoops Whoops, Piper gets to leave Litchfield for 48 hours! Woo!!! Let’s see if it’s everything she hoped for:

Piper, Piper, hey, you're looking a little dead in the eyes there.

Sorry, Cal, it’s just so much bending, so much coughing.

After a reminder to visit Red’s shop and pretty awesome…

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Our Streets, Our Selves: Tips for Post-Harassment Self-Care

Our Streets, Our Selves: Tips for Post-Harassment Self-Care

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Street harassment is no new thing, but it has been in the spotlight, following Doree Lewark‘s controversial piece in the NY Post. We recognize that it is ridiculous and potentially dangerous to make statements such as ‘catcalling is awesome and so flattering!’ for all folks who get harassed, so let’s take a moment to focus instead on how to practice self-care…

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VIDEO: Watch The Official “Words With Girls” Trailer Now!

VIDEO: Watch The Official “Words With Girls” Trailer Now!

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September 23rd, WORDS WITH GIRLS (written/created by me, Brittani Nichols) will premiere on ColorCreative.TV along with two other comedy pilots. Other places on the internet have called the show a “lesbian relationship comedy” so let’s go with that.

Pace, Micky, and Aspen are early 20-something, fast-talking, attitude having lesbians each with their own Hollywood dream but one crappy apartment.…

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49 Crock Pot Recipes That Keep It Slow, Low and Delicious

49 Crock Pot Recipes That Keep It Slow, Low and Delicious

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Hello and welcome to this thing we’re doing where we help you figure out what you’re gonna put in your mouth this week. Some of these are recipes we’ve tried, some of these are recipes we’re looking forward to trying, all of them are fucking delicious. Tell us what you want to put in your piehole or suggest your own recipes, and we’ll talk about which things we made, which things we loved, and…

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Rebecca Kling and Chicago’s Early to Bed Say “Trans Women + Sex = Awesome”

Rebecca Kling and Chicago’s Early to Bed Say “Trans Women + Sex = Awesome”

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As we all know, the Internet is made up of primarily two things: cat pictures and sex. Whether you’re looking for photos, videos, stories, discussions, toys, or partners, the good folks of the Web are more happy to provide a dizzying (and occasionally, nightmare-inducing) variety. Oh yeah, and ADVICE. There’s a veritable army of folks who want to give you advice…

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Sunday Funday Is at Betsey Johnson’s Gay Wedding on Janelle Monae’s Block

Sunday Funday Is at Betsey Johnson’s Gay Wedding on Janelle Monae’s Block

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I’ve had a really good week, y’all. Like, not to brag or anything. And you can, too! I’ve got a batch of queer news here that will make all those morning alarms and homework assignments and pesky girlfriend troubles from the past seven days melt away. Just because I care.

Religious People Are (More) Down With Queers Now Than Ever Before

Almost half of the leaders of religious congregations said…

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NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Get You Off All Five Ways

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Get You Off All Five Ways

Welcome to NSFW Sunday!

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+ Spanko’s has a breakdown of some types of possible spanking, such as role play and punishment, that details what each scenario entails from both the spanker and spankee:

“Many who are looking to explore spanking and discipline do so for a variety of reasons. For simple sexual foreplay – or to go back to a more steady role in the house where…

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Five Easy Ways to Outsmart a Panic Attack

Five Easy Ways to Outsmart a Panic Attack

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I had three panic attacks this week. One occurred in the middle of the night in my homegirl’s crib while I was in underwear and a hanes ribbed tee. That one was fun because I got to sweat from the heat and the panic while listening to car alarms go off in the distance. The second one happened in the middle of the morning while I was getting ready to chill with one of my writer camaradas. I texted…

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A Reminder: Net Neutrality

A Reminder: Net Neutrality

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We interrupt your regularly scheduled Queer Your Tech With Fun to bring you an un-fun reminder: the Federal Communications Commission has an open comment period where y’all can go weigh in on the future of the open internet. That comment period ends Monday, September 15th. According to The Verge, the response has been record breaking:

If you add up the initial round of comments and ongoing…

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Saturday Morning Cartoons: Bus Tripping For Love

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Bus Tripping For Love

Welcome to Saturday Morning Cartoons, a segment where three artists take turns delighting you with their whimsy, facts and punchlines on Saturday mornings! Our three esteemed cartoon critters are Cameron GlavinAnna Bongiovanni, and Megan Prazenica. Today’s cartoon is by Anna!

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