documenting the BL fan experience

28, SHE/THEY, USA

28, SHE/THEY, USA

BL (and GL) has always been a safe space for me since I was young— a space to explore kink and sensuality, love and romance, gender, and relationships. Having friends in the BL community was a guarantee of acceptance and that was a huge comfort growing up.

— 28, She/They, USA


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