The Femme MystiqueLesléa Newman "Written by femmes, former femmes, femme wanna-bes, femme admirers, and, of course, femme fatales, The Femme Mystique offers a fascinating look at the world of femme identity within the lesbian community. Through poetry, essays, short fiction, and photography, The Femme Mystique reveals and celebrates the world of lipstick and lingerie, while providing insight into this newly mainstreamed style of lesbian self-expression."--Page [4] of cover. |
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... attracted to a butch . But at the time , I didn't have the context or the vocabulary to understand . Years later I realized that what I liked about her was her butchness , and that she was drawn to me for the very thing others had ...
... attracted to a butch . But at the time , I didn't have the context or the vocabulary to understand . Years later I realized that what I liked about her was her butchness , and that she was drawn to me for the very thing others had ...
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... attracted to is about biological maleness . Today , I can't say that I have ever been attracted to men specifically . Rather , what has long been at the root of my erotic life is an attraction to qualities that this culture has ...
... attracted to is about biological maleness . Today , I can't say that I have ever been attracted to men specifically . Rather , what has long been at the root of my erotic life is an attraction to qualities that this culture has ...
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... attracted to butches . The next thing I had to think about was dress and appearance . Although I realized that it's ... attracted to them . And yet , they were never attracted to me but always related to me as a buddy , a girlfriend . On ...
... attracted to butches . The next thing I had to think about was dress and appearance . Although I realized that it's ... attracted to them . And yet , they were never attracted to me but always related to me as a buddy , a girlfriend . On ...
Contents
The Letter | 57 |
A Woman Wearing | 107 |
How Lovely to Be a Woman | 143 |
Copyright | |
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