If you identify as genderqueer, genderfluid, bigender, or any of the terms that mean “not exactly male or female”, you’ve probably experienced dysphoria at some point. Dysphoria is the sensation of feeling like something is wrong or unsettling about your body, and for people who are trans or genderqueer, it can be a big deal. Luckily, your underwear can help. I’ve struggled with figuring out how to handle gender dysphoria, […]
Trying to look sexy while presenting as a butch or androgynous woman can be really hard. For me, and for many other butch, androgynous, or genderqueer people,
Today’s guest post is by Queue Lyla, the writer behind the somewhat jokingly named blog Quest for the Perfect Bra, where they discuss bra fit, review bras (and clothing), and generally talk about things related to breasts. Queue is from Massachusetts, which makes the quest for said perfect bra quite a challenge. Beyond bra-fitting, they are also passionate about philosophy, gender, and feminism. Queue has already written a couple of pieces […]
I’m super excited about today’s blog post, fellow addicts. A month or so ago, I found out that DIVA Magazine, Europe’s leading lesbian and bisexual mag, ran a photoshoot featuring women of various sizes in awesome swimwear. I really liked the photo shoot because it showed multiple ways of being a woman, and that being “feminine” isn’t always about being super frilly and girly (I have to confess, I’m a […]
Warning: Potentially triggering language below. Editor’s Note: Autostraddle published a call and response piece to this with one of their columnists, Mey, who is a trans woman. Please click the link to visit their site and get her perspective. Whether it’s your first time here or you’ve been a reader for years, I firmly believe that talking about lingerie doesn’t mean just talking about bras and panties. Lingerie is also […]
