A masc lesbian is someone who is both feminine and butch. They sway between both of these types depending on their mood and how they feel that day.
A masc can be a dyke, a soft butch, a hard butch or even a lipstick lesbian! Regardless of what type you are, it’s important to know your identity.
What is a masc?
A masc is a term for a transgender person who identifies as male or feels a strong connection to masculinity in their characteristics and personality. The term is usually used in professional and social communications.
In the past, masc has been used to refer to lesbians who present as more “traditional” female/girly/feminine (dresses, heels, make-up) but I think these days it could also be used for people on the gender queer spectrum.
The flag for masc is typically pink stripes on the bottom and top with blue stripes in the center positioned at a slight gradient sloping to the sides.
This is the most common and popular flag for masc, but there are others. The most recent one is the sunset one, designed by Tumblr user Emily Gwen in 2018.
What is the difference between a masc and a femme?
The definitions of masc and femme are as diverse as the people who identify with these terms. They’re often used as shorthand for gender, and have gotten a bad rap in the gay dating world due to their overuse on apps like Grindr.
A masc is a term that’s commonly used by afab trans men, demiguys, and other genderfluid folks to denote their masculine identity. They can be masculine of center or more traditionally male in nature, and they’re usually accompanied by a big hairdo or sexy clothes.
A femme is a female lesbian who dresses, acts, or thinks more feminine than most women, and they typically wear lipstick or some other form of lip balm. Among other things, they probably also have the best makeup and shoes, and enjoy shopping or a good old-fashioned cuddle. Hopefully the meanings of masc and femme will remain relevant for many years to come. The best way to do that is by respecting how people identify with these terms.
What is the difference between a masc and a butch?
Butch and femme are terms often used by lesbian and gay subcultures to describe traditional masculine and feminine gender roles. The terms are also used in the transgender community.
A butch lesbian is a woman who typically ascribes to typically masculine traits and styles in her clothing, attitudes and likes. These women may wear short hair and’mens’ clothes.
They are often seen as strong, tough and rough. They can be a bit aggressive at times, but they are usually gentle, no-nonsense people on the inside too.
Being a butch or a femme is not about being male or female; it’s about challenging and engaging traditional binary gender roles as well as experimenting with new ones. This reflects the theory of soft femininity, which holds that femininity, as an expression of strength and connection, serves as a source of power and empowerment.
What is the difference between a masc and a stud?
A stud lesbian is typically black lesbian who identify as masculine or butch. They dress in traditionally masculine clothing, have short hair, and are physically strong.
A masc lesbian on the other hand, is a black lesbian who does not identify as butch and dresses in a more feminine style. She may also wear makeup and care about her appearance a bit more than most studs do.
They also tend to be a lot more confident than most straight girls. They walk confidently and command respect with their simple eye contact.
These types of girls can be quite confusing unless you know their secret! You must love your friends, compliment them always and look presentable to win their hearts.
They also have a different fashion style than most straight girls, and they will never give it up no matter what! If you see them in a bar, it’s best to ask them what they prefer.