There are many different types of lesbians.
- The first type is almost indiscernible to the common eye. She is the femme lesbian. Just like any other woman, she displays feminine characteristics.
- The second type is the complete opposite of the first. The butch lesbian have masculine characteristics that can be displayed in her dress and attitude. Butch lesbians are also known as studs.
- In between the femme and the stud is the stem or femme aggressive. Stems carry masculine attitudes, but are discerned as feminine women.
Relationships
The dynamic of lesbian relationships vary from couple to couple. Some believe that one of the women must act as "man" in the relationship, meaning in the traditional sense, she will hold more power and more control. Most butch-femme relationships and stem-femme relationships behave in this manner. Others prefer not to imitate the traditional male-female relationship and they create their own dynamics.Books,Television & Movies
One way to further explore lesbianism is to read about it. Not only should you read non-fictional to receive the facts, but you should also read fictional stories to get a deeper insight. Curve Magazine, a magazine for lesbians, created a list of classic literature for lesbians. (click here to see link )
You can also explore through film. Movies of all genres have depicted lesbian relationships. I can start you off with a few.
Comedies- D.E.B.S., But I'm a Cheerleader, The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love
Dramas- Monster, Boys Don't Cry, Bound
Popular television shows with lesbian characters include: The L Word, South of Nowhere, Pretty Little Liars, Degrassi: The Next Generation, and The Real L Word.
One way to further explore lesbianism is to read about it. Not only should you read non-fictional to receive the facts, but you should also read fictional stories to get a deeper insight. Curve Magazine, a magazine for lesbians, created a list of classic literature for lesbians. (click here to see link )
You can also explore through film. Movies of all genres have depicted lesbian relationships. I can start you off with a few.
Comedies- D.E.B.S., But I'm a Cheerleader, The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love
Dramas- Monster, Boys Don't Cry, Bound
Popular television shows with lesbian characters include: The L Word, South of Nowhere, Pretty Little Liars, Degrassi: The Next Generation, and The Real L Word.
