Common Stereotypes of Lesbians on the Internet

In the online environment, there are various stereotypes about lesbians. Here are some of the most common examples:

1. Androgynous or masculine appearance
   Stereotype: Many people believe that lesbians must have short hair and dress in an androgynous or masculine way (such as wearing suits or sportswear).
   Reality: Lesbians have a wide variety of appearance styles. Some may like androgynous dressing, but many also prefer feminine or fashionable clothing. Appearance does not reflect sexual orientation.

2. Hating men
   Stereotype: Some people think that lesbians are hostile or disgusted towards men.
   Reality: Lesbians are simply romantically or sexually attracted to women, which has nothing to do with whether they hate men or not. Many lesbians maintain good friendships or working relationships with men.

3. "Masculine" and "feminine" role division
   Stereotype: In a lesbian relationship, it is often divided into "T" (more masculine) and "P" (more feminine), and it is believed that one party in the relationship must play the "masculine role".
   Reality: This division is too simplistic. The roles and dynamics in a lesbian relationship are diverse and do not necessarily conform to traditional gender roles.

4. Lesbians are all "strong women"
   Stereotype: Some people believe that lesbians are usually independent, assertive, and career-oriented women.
   Reality: Just like everyone else, lesbians have diverse personalities and occupations, and not all of them fit the image of a "strong woman".

5. Lesbian relationships are unstable
   Stereotype: Some people think that lesbian relationships are less stable than heterosexual relationships and are more likely to break up.
   Reality: The stability of a relationship has nothing to do with sexual orientation, but depends on the emotional investment, communication, and way of getting along between the two parties.

6. Lesbianism is "a phase"
   Stereotype: Some people believe that lesbianism is just "a phase", especially for young women, and think that they will "return" to heterosexuality in the future.
   Reality: Sexual orientation is a part of personal identity, and for many people, it is long-term and stable, not "a phase".

7. Lesbians are not attractive to men
   Stereotype: Some people think that lesbians become lesbians because they "can't find a boyfriend".
   Reality: Sexual orientation has nothing to do with attractiveness. Lesbians are emotionally or sexually attracted to women, not because of a lack of attraction to the opposite sex.

8. Lesbians are all "open" or "promiscuous"
   Stereotype: Some people believe that lesbian relationships are more open, or that the lesbian community is more likely to accept polyamorous relationships.
   Reality: The relationship patterns of lesbians are as diverse as those of heterosexuals. Some choose monogamy, and some choose open relationships, but this has nothing to do with sexual orientation.

9. Lesbians are all "radical feminists"
   Stereotype: Some people think that all lesbians are radical feminists who oppose men or traditional gender roles.
   Reality: The political views and values of lesbians vary from person to person, and not everyone subscribes to radical feminism.

10. Lesbianism is "unnatural" or "needs to be corrected"
    Stereotype: In some conservative online environments, some people think that lesbianism is "unnatural" or "needs to be treated".
    Reality: Sexual orientation is a manifestation of natural diversity. The World Health Organization (WHO) has long removed homosexuality from the classification of mental illnesses.

11. Lesbians are all "literary and artistic youths" or "artists"
    Stereotype: Some people believe that lesbians usually work in literary, artistic, or creative industries.
    Reality: The career choices of lesbians are as diverse as those of other groups and cover all walks of life.

12. Lesbian relationships lack "true love"
    Stereotype: Some people think that lesbian relationships are just "friends" or "close girlfriends" and lack true love.
    Reality: Lesbian relationships, just like heterosexual relationships, can be filled with love, commitment, and intimacy.