Lesbian Labels - The Other What - S1 E2

Episode 2 of the The Other What podcast, hosted by Sharon Goh & Désirée Jamerson , titled "Lesbian Labels - The Other What - S1 E2" was published on December 19, 2023 and runs 24 minutes.

December 19, 2023 ·24m · The Other What

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Summary

Diving into Lesbian Labels: Exploring IdentityIn this engaging episode of The Other What, hosts Sharon and Désirée delve into the intricate world of lesbian labels. With a plethora of new terms emerging since they first came out, the duo embarks on a journey to understand and discuss the 27 types of lesbians listed on OnceUponAJrny.com. From "stud" to "chapstick lesbian," they explore how these labels resonate with their personal experiences and the broader LGBTQ+ community.Désirée shares her evolving identity from a super femme in the late ‘90s to her current comfort in a more masculine role. Sharon reflects on her own label as a "mask" lesbian and the peculiarities of the list, including the racial undertones in some labels. The hosts also humorously discuss terms like "doppelbanger," "hey, mama lesbian," and the fascinating concept of "stone butch."Join Sharon and Désirée as they navigate these labels with humor, insight, and a critical eye, questioning the necessity and impact of categorizing identities within the queer community.Visit our website for more episodes and updates!00:00 This is the second episode of the other what podcast01:22 From a lesbian label perspective, how do you label yourself07:03 This list is so weird. No offense, it's written by a white woman10:47 Doppelganger describes a couple who look alike14:17 Do your friends identify as versatile soft or chapstick lesbians16:36 Sharon: I had no idea all this stuff was out there21:06 Sharon Goh: I think power lesbians compliment each otherMentioned in this Episode27 Types of Lesbians - https://onceuponajrny.com/types-of-lesbians/https://www.lesliefeinberg.net/Find us on our website at ⁠https://theotherwhat.com/⁠, and follow us on social media:⁠https://instagram.com/theotherwhat⁠⁠https://facebook.com/theotherwhat⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Diving into Lesbian Labels: Exploring Identity

In this engaging episode of The Other What, hosts Sharon and Désirée delve into the intricate world of lesbian labels. With a plethora of new terms emerging since they first came out, the duo embarks on a journey to understand and discuss the 27 types of lesbians listed on OnceUponAJrny.com. From "stud" to "chapstick lesbian," they explore how these labels resonate with their personal experiences and the broader LGBTQ+ community.

Désirée shares her evolving identity from a super femme in the late ‘90s to her current comfort in a more masculine role. Sharon reflects on her own label as a "mask" lesbian and the peculiarities of the list, including the racial undertones in some labels. The hosts also humorously discuss terms like "doppelbanger," "hey, mama lesbian," and the fascinating concept of "stone butch."

Join Sharon and Désirée as they navigate these labels with humor, insight, and a critical eye, questioning the necessity and impact of categorizing identities within the queer community.

Visit our website for more episodes and updates!

00:00 This is the second episode of the other what podcast

01:22 From a lesbian label perspective, how do you label yourself

07:03 This list is so weird. No offense, it's written by a white woman

10:47 Doppelganger describes a couple who look alike

14:17 Do your friends identify as versatile soft or chapstick lesbians

16:36 Sharon: I had no idea all this stuff was out there

21:06 Sharon Goh: I think power lesbians compliment each other

Mentioned in this Episode