MyFemmeSelf is an Opportunity to Combat Toxic Masculinity and Create Safe Digital Spaces

Hornet is proud to launch the MyFemmeSelf campaign. An initiative to affirm and celebrate all kinds of gender expressions. Identifying as LGBTQ isn’t always easy. Globally, masculinity and all sorts of masculine traits are prized, while femininity is rejected. It’s a sentiment pervasive in gay media, porn and in online gay spaces — like the language used on gay apps. Statements like “no fems,” “no queens” or “masc4masc” don’t reflect a “preference” — they demonstrate ignorance, sexism and homophobia. Racial stereotypes, machismo, sexism and heteronormativity instigate these forms of discrimination. MyFemmeSelf is an opportunity to combat toxic masculinity and create a digital space where everyone can feel empowered to explore who they are and freely express themselves. #MyFemmeSelf will be an ongoing campaign by Hornet including stories, interviews and profiles reflecting the message of inclusivity and acceptance.

Make sure you use the hashtag #MyFemmeSelf on your Hornet profile and on social media.

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Girl, Don’t Be a Man: How I Ditched the Machismo and Found Liberation in #MyFemmeSelf

The power machismo holds over us is power we’ve given it, and when it no longer rules us we can embrace our #FemmeSelf and find liberation

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9 Men Who Exemplify the Fearlessness Behind Hornet’s #MyFemmeSelf Campaign

These famous men exemplify the fearlessness behind our #MyFemmeSelf campaign, proving that being yourself can change the world

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#MyFemmeSelf: Meet Samarpan, Who Tells Us How Indian Culture Sees Femininity and Masculinity

Meet Samarpan, the Mr. Gay World 2018 second runner-up; he’s from a small village in India and happy to be a part of Hornet’s #MyFemmeSelf campaign

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Meet the Femme Side of Aussie Jordan Bruno, Winner of Mr. Gay World 2018

We invited Bruno to be a part of Hornet’s recently announced #MyFemmeSelf campaign, and he immediately jumped at the chance

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