femme

This project, femme, is an ongoing exploration of my identity as a feminine “femme” lesbian and how my sexuality alters my relationship with my own femininity. Growing up as a lesbian poses tough dualities between the two and navigating femininity while also being attracted to it can lead you to focus on one much more than the other, or be an overwhelming two traits to have coincide. It had always been a bit of a balance between finding my place as a young girl and aiming to attract the female gaze in a world where femininity is typically attractive to men. Despite this, there is a beauty within femininity that exceeds superficial levels, and when existing in tandem with lesbian attraction, absolutely should be celebrated.