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'''Femme''' is a term used in [[lesbian]] and [[gay]] subculture to describe a lesbian, [[bisexual]], or otherwise [[sapphic]] woman who [[Gender Presentation|presents]] femininely. Femme women will often dress in feminine clothing, and typically present themselves in a more stereotypical feminine way, such as having long hair, and wearing makeup. Femmes are also commonly thought of as having more "feminine" interests. Femme women can be [[cisgender]] or [[transgender]]. |
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[[File:Lipstick lesbian.png|thumb|220x220px|The lipstick lesbian flag.]] |
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Femme is most commonly associated with lesbians, however any women who is attracted to women can identify as femme, including bisexual women, [[pansexual]] women, etc. |
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== Other Terms == |
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Lipstick lesbians is typically synonymous with femme. There is an emerging usage of the term high femme, which indicts someone who is highly feminine, typically putting in a lot of effort into their appearance. |
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