Community & Culture

A queer mom built Hoop Dee, a hoop-and-app system that tracks breast milk bottles and follows CDC guidelines to prevent waste

A smudged face on Grindr became a meme, drawing jokes, thirst, and conversation about privacy and presentation

A concise look at memorable Instagram moments from Towa Bird, Reneé Rapp and other queer celebrities, from prank calls to small acts of love

Explore how each zodiac sign resonates with a specific queer romance trope and find curated book recommendations to match your tastes

rumors linking Elliot Page and Lupita Nyong’o to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey prompted a wave of conservative commentary and online reaction

RuPaul argued that long-term cuts to schooling left many without critical thinking skills, suggested celebration as a response, and drew both praise and criticism from the community

Meet a fresh high school comedy that flips a familiar premise and centers trans creators and performers

A touching social media trend began with a London couple’s photo and grew into a viral celebration of enduring LGBTQ+ love and shifting public opinion

A look at how queer-owned cafes act as third spaces, supporting community, events and survival while serving outstanding coffee and food

Victoria Monét’s recent interview clip reignited debates about dating women, bisexuality and expectations within sapphic communities

A couple’s public kiss at San Diego Pride transformed a moment of confrontation into a message about representation and resilience

A first-person travel account that highlights the food, culture, and inclusive spirit of Buenos Aires

Wonder whether you identify with the Giant Beaver? take this playful Autostraddle quiz published 10/05/2026 12:46

Local patrons and performers have mobilized to cover mounting repairs and permit costs to keep Robert’s Lafitte operating

Take a lighthearted personality quiz to discover which extinct lesbian animal you resemble, including the Giant Beaver, and learn what that result says about your identity and style

A sharp political comment from Kamala Harris intersects with a parade of LGBTQ+ entertainment highlights, offering both heat and heart

Find out which extinct lesbian animal reflects your personality in a playful, thought-provoking quiz

From a candid coming-out moment to must-see movies, theater buzz and pop culture chills, here’s what to know this week in queer culture

A close friend and collaborator opens a private archive of Keith Haring works—from a hand-painted crib to a rare 1985 self-portrait—revealing the artist’s methods and memories.

A Columbia student traces a path from childhood ballet in Chengdu to an Alvin Ailey audition, showing how voguing turned secrecy into visibility

Explore the WNBA players who are publicly gay, see how representation appears across teams, and learn which unsigned players could join the league in 2026

A fresh look at enduring friendship through Grant Ginder’s novel and an invitation to discuss it with the Queerty Book Club

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Explore an analysis of major cities ranked for LGBTQ+ dating that balances safety, nightlife and cost