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chapstick lesbian
What does chapstick lesbian mean?
Sits right between lipstick lesbian and butch — leaning neither hard feminine nor hard masculine. The name says it all: she's not doing full lipstick and not doing none, just chapstick. Minimal makeup, often a sporty or low-maintenance vibe, comfortably androgynous. The term popped on a 1997 episode of Ellen and has had a fresh viral run on TikTok.
"No makeup, just chapstick, vans and a flannel — she's the definition of a chapstick lesbian."
Frequently asked questions
What is a chapstick lesbian?
It's the in-between type — neither a lipstick femme nor a full butch.
How is a chapstick lesbian different from lipstick or butch?
She sits between the two, not as femme as a lipstick lesbian nor as masculine-presenting as a butch.
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