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You Need Help: How Do I Navigate Femme Invisibility Without Changing Who I Am?

By Christina Tucker | March 16, 2021

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14 Knuckles: Femme Top Revolution

By Mary Ann | August 27, 2020

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The Allure of Chola Femininity

By Cortez Cortez | August 24, 2020

The Public Education System Sucks (Especially for Queer Black Femmes)

By Syd | May 12, 2020

Neither Here Nor There: A BUTCH FEMME Photo Essay

By Katie | December 11, 2018

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Femme Fashion Is Queer Fashion

By Reneice Charles | November 8, 2018

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By Laneia | June 21, 2018

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By Laneia | January 30, 2018

8 Soft Femme Memoirs for Your Femme But Not Too Femmey Needs

By Casey | December 14, 2017

With Gratitude and Struggle: Loving Butch/Femme as a Trans Woman

By Jess St Louis | October 30, 2017

How Stiletto Nails Helped Me Embrace My Queer High Femme Identity

By Alysse Dalessandro | August 15, 2017

Oh, My Plus-Size Femme Heart! Nicolette Mason & Gabi Gregg’s New Clothing Line Is Amazing

By Nora | July 25, 2017

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 12

By Erin | July 6, 2017

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 11

By Erin | May 30, 2017

23% Of Women Don’t Shave Their Pits, Thanks Feminism!?

By Adrian | May 26, 2017

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 10

By Erin | April 26, 2017

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“Sex Etc” Is Changing The Conversation Around Femme Sexuality

By Carolyn Yates | April 11, 2017

Now More Than Ever: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy in a Post-Trump World

By Erin | November 22, 2016

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 7

By Erin | October 17, 2016

A Special Film/TV-Inspired Edition of “What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy”

By Erin | September 9, 2016

You Need Help: Talking to Your Family About Your Partner’s Pronouns

By Maddie | September 7, 2016

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