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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... Feminine Ass " was the first nickname my aunt Val ever gave me . She , a raging heterosexual tomboy , could not understand why a perfectly healthy eight - year - old girl was totally disinterested in climbing trees , beating people up ...
... Feminine Ass " was the first nickname my aunt Val ever gave me . She , a raging heterosexual tomboy , could not understand why a perfectly healthy eight - year - old girl was totally disinterested in climbing trees , beating people up ...
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... feminine ass , without the usual identifying markers . I just watched and learned , as feminine asses are encouraged to do . In high school I tried some makeup , training pumps , miniskirts , and hairdos . I loved the makeup counter at ...
... feminine ass , without the usual identifying markers . I just watched and learned , as feminine asses are encouraged to do . In high school I tried some makeup , training pumps , miniskirts , and hairdos . I loved the makeup counter at ...
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... feminine . On occasion I'll wear dresses , makeup , and heels , and have fun with my femininity . Other times I grow tired of making myself up and instead enjoy jeans , sweatshirts , and sneakers . Even though these latter times tend to ...
... feminine . On occasion I'll wear dresses , makeup , and heels , and have fun with my femininity . Other times I grow tired of making myself up and instead enjoy jeans , sweatshirts , and sneakers . Even though these latter times tend to ...
Contents
The Letter | 57 |
A Woman Wearing | 107 |
How Lovely to Be a Woman | 143 |
Copyright | |
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