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The image shows the chest and arms of a Black woman wearing a white T-shirt with a graphic of an open cigar box on one side of the chest, a gray watch on one wrist and a simple silver bracelet on the other wrist. She is leaning against another woman, who was wearing a black shirt and jeans. Only one of her hands and her upper legs are visible.

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Your Assumptions About Black, Queer Masculinity Are Erasing My Asexual Identity

As a black, masc, asexual person, I am continually sought out for my assumed hypersexuality. When people don’t get that from me, they automatically assume a flaw, forgetting there are other…

Timinepre Cole —

Apr 7, 2022

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Basic Butch Style: The Breakup

Newly single? Read this first.

Holly —

Mar 25, 2020

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Basic Butch Style: The Perfect Coffee Date

I’m a big fan of coffee dates. When I think of my favorite coffee shops, my mind conjures up warmth and texture. Taking inspiration from that feeling, I put together…

Holly —

Feb 11, 2020

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Basic Butch Style: Eight Hour Layover

By making a few careful swaps, you can stay comfortable in what you’re wearing without sacrificing any style points.

Holly —

Jan 8, 2020

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Basic Butch Style: A Cheat Sheet to Dressing for Every Holiday Party

Deciding how formal an event will be is something more of an art than a science in 2019, here’s how to mix and match to the find right look for…

Holly —

Dec 11, 2019

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Basic Butch Style: Game Day!

Those of us with a football loving girlfriend, wife, friend, or coworker, know that from September to January — all conversations lead back to the field. Get yourself in the…

Holly —

Nov 20, 2019

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Basic Butch Style: What to Wear on a Fall Brewery Trip

Introducing our new series: Basic Butch Style! Showcasing timeless masculine of center classics for every occasion. First up, how to master that rugged brewery aesthetic without looking like you just…

Holly —

Oct 28, 2019

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Find Your Fit: The Late 20s Grandpa Who’s Ready to Feel Hot

“I love classical tailoring but I worry that maybe it comes across as a bit stuffy and boring? I want to convince myself, and ideally other people, that I’m hot…

M —

May 21, 2019

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Find Your Fit: The 30-Year-Old Leaning Into Quirky, Adult Androgyny

“My early 20s was all about 1950s vintage librarian looks (fit n’ flare dresses, patterned tights, cardigans) but in the last year (legitimately writing this to you on my 30th…

M —

Apr 23, 2019

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Look At These Butch Heroes

It’s time to celebrate the butches that make this world better.

Emma Hunsinger —

Apr 17, 2019

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Find Your Fit: The Fancy Gay Seeking Dapper Summer Style

“I’ve finally truly embraced myself and the fact that I’m pretty masc-of-center… but I have no warm weather work clothes that fit, and don’t know how to dress in keeping…

M —

Mar 26, 2019

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The Harassment of Young M.A and Including Black Butches When We Talk About Violence

Jokes that make violence appear innocuous is how we get dead.

A. Tony Jerome —

Mar 21, 2019