What is a lesbian, and why has such a simple definition become so controversial? In this video, I break down the difference between biological sex, gender expression, bisexuality, and lesbianism, while responding to the increasingly contradictory claims surrounding who can use the label.0:00 Trans Lesbians8:04 He/Him Lesbians11:13 Berrisexual15:55 Can Men Be Lesbians?17:30 “Just Date a Man”18:46 Bisexual Lesbians22:33 What Is a Lesbian?23:20 Why This Debate Matters25:08 Are Definitions Exclusionary?29:42 Masc vs. Male30:13 The New Definition of “Lesbian”33:13 Lesbian Spaces42:58 Gay vs. Lesbian44:36 Is Lesbian a Culture?46:14 Nonbinary LesbiansCommentary YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realmishapetrov Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JjQPGcfGjQUZrE3BKchk9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/misha-petrov/id1828496332Podcast YouTube: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YVH38ovwYcoecCX8r4Ub7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imisha/id1853723607Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmishapetrov Merch: https://mishapetrov.comCommonly Asked Questions“Why do you have a male name?”I wasn’t aware it was illegal.“What religion are you?”Pastafarian.“Are you a Republican or a Democrat?”I’m an enlightened centrist.“You’re a lesbian. Are you also a feminist?”I do love cats“What’s your cat’s name?”Her name is Alois.Got something you want my take on? Need advice or have a question? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/rdMGZkvsS9zJTVBTAFAIR USE DISCLAIMER:Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. Allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. This content is transformative and intended for commentary and educational purposes.

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