Tag: tomboy
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Navigating Gender Expectations: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast I have a daughter who is eight years old. Yes, you heard that right—EIGHT! The other day, during a casual conversation with a woman at the salon, I was taken aback when she asked if I was concerned that my daughter might be a lesbian. This question didn’t come out of nowhere;…
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I Don’t Dress “Girly,” But That Doesn’t Define My Femininity
Get Pregnant Fast For as long as I can remember, I’ve been labeled a “tomboy.” With a vagina and a wardrobe dominated by blue jeans, I get it. I’m not your typical “girly” girl. Dresses are often seen as the epitome of femininity, while dress pants are brushed aside. Pencil skirts are deemed suitable for…
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How Magnum, P.I. Captured My Tomboy Heart
Get Pregnant Fast I was far from the stereotypical girly-girl. Growing up in the vibrant 80s, I identified as a tomboy, but I always found that label somewhat limiting. I wasn’t boyish, just comfortable in my own skin, and that term never quite fit. Why wasn’t there a term like “tomgirl”? Recess Adventures During recess,…