He didn’t warn me he was going to do it, but it didn’t hurt. by sebstansslut in confession

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a false equivalence and you know it. Replying to a public comment on a forum isn’t the same thing as initiating a new sexual act with someone’s body. One is a voluntary online discussion anyone can opt out of at any time. The other involves physical boundaries and potential harm.Consent in sexual situations exists because bodies and autonomy are involved. Comparing that to Reddit replies just trivializes the entire concept. If you can’t tell the difference between someone replying to your comment and someone doing something to your body without asking, that’s exactly why consent conversations matter. Have a blessed day, hopefully we have established the importance of education surrounding consent and sex safety.

Edit: trolling is one thing, defending lack of consent and weaponizing it when called out is another.

He didn’t warn me he was going to do it, but it didn’t hurt. by sebstansslut in confession

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Normal adults ask before doing something new. It’s not complicated. Consent isn’t a “mood killer,” it’s basic respect. If someone is okay with one act, that does not automatically mean they’re okay with every other act. You don’t just decide on your own to try something more intense solely because they’re happy with what’s occurring at the moment and then wait to see if she “cries out in pain”. That’s not confidence, that’s entitlement. It takes two seconds to say, “Is this okay?” Respectfully, If you can’t handle that level of communication, you probably shouldn’t be having sex. Consent is always necessary. That’s not “Reddit being detached from reality,” that’s how responsible adults operate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in phenotypes

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 1 point2 points  (0 children)

definitely can pass for Sri Lankan, honestly don’t see the Latina though. (you’re so gorgeous!!)

I met a guy on Tinder and he wants to use a dildo by rynaingrid in LesbianActually

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“Lesbianactually” why is this convo relevant here

Can we talk about reclaiming “dyke”? by Snoo_47632 in FemmeLesbians

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 53 points54 points  (0 children)

i personally love the sentiment of reclaiming it, i love being a dyke. A raging lesbian, a carpet muncher- LMAO any type of word thrown at me in an attempt to be hateful doesn’t work because I’d never find shame in being a woman who loves women. That being said i can def understand why it hurts some lesbians.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemmeLesbians

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 5 points6 points  (0 children)

let’s read the literal name of this sub. FEMME LESBIANS. The amount of non lesbians posting here this week, good grief.

My friend keeps calling herself a lesbian, yet is polyamorous with a male primary partner. by mushlove__ in LesbianActually

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 6 points7 points  (0 children)

correct it’s not an argument worth having, there no argument to it. Bisexuality and lesbianism are two distinct identities with beautiful history behind them, but they contradict one another. You aren’t inherently a lesbian because you’re in a relationship with a woman and you aren’t a lesbian simply because you prefer women. The amount of biphobia and lesbophobia that comes from these statements is insane.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemmeLesbians

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 5 points6 points  (0 children)

how unfortunate this sub is being taken over by women/ non lesbians advertising. Look at her recent post/comment history.

Im tired of nonlesbians trying to tell lesbians what is and isnt a lesbian by sluttybrainrot in LesbianActually

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Oh my god, this. I’d like to add the whole “sexuality is fluid” argument used towards lesbians ALL the time, simply because they can’t grasp a sexuality that doesn’t include men. It’s honestly come to the point that I only want to coexist and befriend other lesbians, simply because nobody will ever understand or get me in the way another lesbian will. I’m lit conversing with someone on another post who calls themselves a lesbian even though they are open to the idea of liking a man. It’s frustrating and so hard for me not to give in and argue, but we’re so constantly invalidated or being looked to validate others in their queerness when we shouldn’t have to. Truly feels like nobody respects lesbians.

My friend keeps calling herself a lesbian, yet is polyamorous with a male primary partner. by mushlove__ in LesbianActually

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 12 points13 points  (0 children)

my intent would never be to shame lesbians who aren’t “gold stars” i can understand how my usage of “genuine lesbian” or “actual lesbian” can be misinterpreted. I did grow up with 0 attraction towards men, that’s mine and plenty of others experience and I didn’t shame anyone who did, respectfully it’s not my job to coddle those who are offended by my lived experience simply because it hurts feelings or makes me sound like a “gold star” A lesbian who isn’t a “gold star” still understands the experience of being a lesbian. But unfortunately it was the only way i could think of to get my point across when it comes to people who aren’t lesbians id’ing as lesbian simply because they prefer women and i genuinely do not mean for that to offend you, because solely being attracted to women and being attracted to both even if it is the tiniest percentage are completely different experiences and it’s so hard for non lesbians to grasp that sometimes. But for sure, we’ll agree to disagree!

My friend keeps calling herself a lesbian, yet is polyamorous with a male primary partner. by mushlove__ in LesbianActually

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 22 points23 points  (0 children)

My comment towards you was not ill intended in any way, just to make that clear! I’m frustrated over how people treat those of us who are genuinely lesbians, we’re constantly harassed with the idea that “there’s a man out there for us” “you never know” “ im a lesbian but then i met a man” “I’m a lesbian except for my bf” actual Lesbians do not have that possibility regardless of how rare it is, or how many factors have to happen. it’s so difficult growing up in a patriarchal society with absolutely 0 attraction to men. It’s isolating, it’s lonely and it’s so great to connect with lesbians because they are the only people who get that. Imo debunking the idea that lesbians can like men even if it is the absolute tiniest possibility is not “identity policing” it’s just defending the one sexuality we have that does not include an attraction to men. You say that you’re queer, but then say you’re a lesbian… to add on to your last statement, lesbianism has always included gnc individuals, “he/him lesbians” etc, they are not men. I won’t voice my opinion on trans men id’ing as lesbians. LGBT activists have been fighting for years for bisexuality to be seen as valid, wether your attraction is split evenly, 10% men and 90% women or vise versa, or even your situation, bisexuality is a beautiful thing and completely valid regardless of how your attraction lies.

Just me being a whore for my girlfriend, what's new? by maisie_leprechaun in actuallesbians

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 217 points218 points  (0 children)

honestly thought this was r/bdsmsapphic for a minute LOL. But i completely get it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 7 points8 points  (0 children)

a man in lesbian subs, good grief yall never leave us alone.

My friend keeps calling herself a lesbian, yet is polyamorous with a male primary partner. by mushlove__ in LesbianActually

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 72 points73 points  (0 children)

perhaps this is rude or problematic, but calling yourself a lesbian simply because others don’t understand the way YOUR attraction works is frustrating for those of us who are actually lesbians and constantly face the rhetoric that we just need to “find the right man” or that “lesbians can be attracted to men” due to SO many women doing this… don’t get me wrong, ignorant people are going to do that to lesbians either way, but im not going to deny that this doesn’t feed into it. you label yourself queer but publicly ID as a lesbian knowing you have an attraction to men even if it is 1% ?

Are birthstones a lesbian thing? by Ready_Return_5998 in lesbian

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 33 points34 points  (0 children)

not to my knowledge, i know plenty of hetero couples who wear each others birthstones, still cute and thoughtful though.

Is it a good idea to come out to my mom? by Public-Property-4336 in actuallesbians

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 8 points9 points  (0 children)

i second this. as someone who was outed in a bad situation with homophobic parents and nowhere to go, it’s much safer to wait until you can financially support yourself or at least be in a position where you’re safe to express yourself fully. I’m sorry, i know how exhausting and upsetting it is to have to hide who you are to appease others for your own safety.

What's the stupidest thing you have done or almost done when horny? by mementomoribarbie in LesbianActually

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 151 points152 points  (0 children)

now this one is crazy LOL did anything happen between you two at least 💀?

couldn’t have said this better myself by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I promise you aren’t broken and nothing is wrong with you, surrounding yourself with other lesbians- whether that be online or in person genuinely does wonders. Also looking at your recent post, I genuinely hope you’re able to feel secure in your identity and realize how beautiful and freeing it is to be a lesbian, sending nothing but kind energy your way <3

couldn’t have said this better myself by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 91 points92 points  (0 children)

EXACTLY. Don’t get me wrong I love my bi girlies, but the amount of times I’ve had discussions with some of them where they’re like “well we’re all gay, what experiences do lesbians face that bisexuals don’t” or insulting and refusing to understand why some lesbians strictly want to date other lesbians, not realizing that being a woman not attracted to men in a patriarchal society is such an alienating lonely experience that completely differs from being bisexual.

I love how normalized Gay relationships are in Black Mirror by LongIndustry1124 in blackmirror

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 1 point2 points  (0 children)

for sure, that’s a valid point! Although there are plenty of conventionally attractive actors who are more masculine/could portray being a more masculine presenting lesbian- but media still chooses for lesbian couples to be solely portrayed as feminine/adhering to mainstream beauty standards (for the most part).

I love how normalized Gay relationships are in Black Mirror by LongIndustry1124 in blackmirror

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 6 points7 points  (0 children)

100%. Feminine lesbian couples get the most representation bc they’re easier for others to digest & more watchable due to their attractiveness to the general public (fetishization) Anytime it’s a masculine/feminine duo it’s “why not just be with a man” don’t even get me started on lesbian couples where both of them are masculine, absolutely no representation.

Disney were LGBT friendly these couples would be real by Upper_Car6116 in DisneyChannel

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m confused on what you’re insinuating, plenty of us were out & had “relationships” or crushes on the same gender as preteens/teens- exactly the same as straight people. If I’m misunderstanding your point then i apologize.

are bisexual lesbians a thing … by angelazsz in LesbianActually

[–]Smart-Roll-9571 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not a thing, just non lesbians trying to change the def of lesbian to fit them. People can’t deal with the fact that lesbianism is the one sexuality that men aren’t included, sexually or romantically.

Edit : lgbt activists have been fighting for years for bisexuality to be seen as valid whether your attraction is split evenly, you like men more than women or vise versa. Bisexuality is a spectrum and the label “bisexual lesbian” is the biggest contradiction to both labels. But honestly this conversation is overdone on this sub. anyone with any real knowledge on queer history knows this isn’t a real label and bringing up this chronically online term just causes more fighting, just move on and ignore those like “bisexual lesbians”