β Scribed by Kane, Sofia
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
An underground, subcultural language has been passed down through generations of lesbians and is known only by those who are or have been highly active in the lifestyle. Centuries of homophobia and the necessity for discretion were the catalysts for the formation of this secret, coded lesbian language through which homosexual women communicate without arousing the suspicion of heterosexuals.
For example, most people know about Butches and Femmes, but most donβt know the definition of a Stem, a Gold Star Lesbian, a Dykon or what it means to have high L.P. The average person is also not aware of the existence of Lesbian βFlags,β or nonverbal cues that indicate a womanβs sexual orientation and/or communicate her interest in another woman whose sexual orientation is unknown.
Author Sofia Kane has been an active member of the lesbian community for over 20 years, and βLesbian Lingoβ is a compilation of the underground lesbian terms and the five most common Flirting Flags she and her friends have encountered through their experiences. With βLesbian Lingo,β Sofia provides a window into the depth, complexity, beauty and mystery of lesbian life and love.
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