Why Are We Attracted To Femboys

Описание: Hallooo it is me again Komiosis :3. Today I will talk about why people like femboys sometimes more than the traditionally masculine male or the feminine female.

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00:00 Introduction
00:54 What Are Femboys?
03:33 The Psychology of Attraction To Androgyny
06:42 Are Liking Femboys Gay?
09:15 Interviewing Femboy Lovers
10:31 Societal Standards On Masculinity
12:26 Socio-Cultural Amplification
14:38 Conclusion

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