Wednesday 7 December 2016

Where are all the women?

I have been gay since the time I ever knew what was going on around me. I guess it was something that I was fully aware of even before I finished class VII. My first online dating account was created when I was 15! 

With that said, it is rather surprising to me that I have no idea how Lesbian network operates. If you ask me apps for gay men, I can give you a whole list. However, I can't think of even one for Lesbians. I have written at length about Courtrallam, Trichur Pooram etc. I wonder if there is a universe that operates for the women of this country as well. 

Even in mainstream TV shows, there is hardly any prominent female gay character. I hate the context of cheap comedy in which gay men are portrayed but there is not even that for women who are gay. 

How does that universe operate? 

I know a bunch of straight friends of mine who just love to watch Lesbian porn. I guess their phobia for the male genitals is one of the reasons for the choice they are making. However, I am not too sure if there exist some women who take special interest in watching gay porn. A lot of women I have met in life and have had a chance to talk to about gay life, have actually frowned. There are morons like TV anchor Geeta who threaten people to get 'normal'. Women apparently have a better sense of empathy is what I hear & read. However, this attitude of intolerance & aversion makes me question if that is true. 

I have not been to Pride events & stuff. Hence, the chances of me meeting a Lesbian couple is zero. As a person of interest in LGBT stories & issues, I am really curious to know about that parallel universe. I hope I will get to understand its dynamics some day. 

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