[Dan]

I just moved to a city with a large gay/lesbian community. I’ve noticed that there seems to be a disproportionately large amount of lesbians who are physically “stocky” compared to the female population as a whole. Why is this? Is this seen as a desirable, attractive trait among lesbians?

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[MG20623]

I found your question odd in that you assume a woman can choose her physical proportions. Some lesbians are stockier, and while some other lesbians find this build attractive, some find femininity attractive and others find androgenous women attractive. My point is that I would bet some of your category of “female populations as a whole” are lesbians, but because they don’t fit the stereotype you are aware of, you don’t recognize them as being lesbians.

I am a lesbian and slightly stocky (I’d describe myself as athletic). I blend in just fine with the “female population” up to formal wear (where I stick out and am obviously not built to wear a formal). I certainly wouldn’t choose this form of dress, but as I sometimes have events where this attire is required, I can’t change it, either. I have very good dietary and exercise habits that keep me fit, but I am built the way I am built.

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[Kate R.]

I know exactly what you’re referring to when you refer to the “stocky” body type of some lesbians, but M.G. is right. The lesbian population is as diverse as the straight female population. I would submit to you, however, that because women don’t seem to be as hung up on appearance (when it comes to relationships) as men, some lesbians don’t put much effort into it. Just a thought.

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[Meredith]

Although what’s been said above is also true, don’t forget: not all of the lesbians you see are obviously lesbians! It’s only the physically stocky ones you NOTICE. There are plenty of slender, delicate (and probably femme) lesbians running around the streets. 😉

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