Here at BUST, spring has sprung! And we’re springing into action with none other than Gwendoline Christie—best known as warrior woman Brienne of Tarth on HBO’s Game of Thrones—gracing our cover! Inside, we’ve got revealing interviews with Tati Gabrielle from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, rock icon Ani DiFranco, and Queer Eye’s Tan France; a personal story about a young woman getting push-back for getting voluntarily sterilized; a guide to perfect cake and cocktail pairings for this year’s Pride parties; and more.

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Table of Contents Mar/Apr 2019

Game On

As Brienne of Tarth on HBO’s Game of Thrones, Gwendoline Christie is the warrior woman we all want to watch. By Lisa Butterworth

No Kidding

After years of fielding uncomfortable questions about not wanting children, a young woman makes an irreversible choice. By Hanna Brooks Olsen

Oh, You Beautiful Doll

In 1912, a group of Black sex workers dressed up as “Baby Dolls” and created a Mardi Gras legacy that continues today. By Kim Vaz-Deville

Goal Oriented

Soccer superstars Brandi Chastain and Meg Rapinoe are fighting for women’s rights on and off the field. By Debbie Stoller

Just Desserts

Decadent cake and cocktail pairings perfect for Pride Month. By Keavy Landreth and Allison Kave

Citizen of the World

Actor Rhianne Barreto models looks to get lost in. Photographed by Brianne Wills, Styled by Chelsea Volpe

BROADCAST

• Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’s Tati Gabrielle; women fight to bike in Pakistan; female ringmaster Stephanie Monseu; and more.
• The Hotness: Munch on these tasty pop-culture morsels. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: We want Queer Eye’s Tan France to help us shop for pants. By Lydia Wang
• Pop Quiz: Carol Burnett is as funny as it gets! By Emily Rems
• Museum of Femoribilia: On leap year, women used to lay all their cards on the table. By Lynn Peril
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• Say hello to bargello; defend yourself against fake abortion clinics; become a bee ally; and more.
• Eat Me: Savory and sweet cereal suggestions. By Chef Rossi
• You Go, Girl: Here’s a reason Australians call this city “Radelaide!” By Anna Brones

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from Tacocat’s Emily Nokes; get the Leslie Knope lewk; DIY charm belts; and more.
• Booty Call: Boss body hair baubles. By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: Cloud and proud. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus a sit-down with SOAK.
• Movies: Ask Dr. Ruth if Wild Rose knows what Charlie Says.
• Books: Reviews; plus a chat with folk rock legend Ani DiFranco!

SEX FILES

• Dive into the poon lagoon; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: A juicy vajayjay and an army of softies. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Advanced Physics. By A.G. Bertucci
• Cosmic Vibes: Horoscopes for May/June 2019. By Lisa Stardust

THE BACK

• X Games: Just Women. By Tracy Bennett
• The Last Laugh: Tammy Pierce busts some sick moves. By Esther Pearl Watson

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