Gender Spiral
Aggressively Feminine (w/ Persephone Valentine)
Jul 4, 2023
Persephone Valentine, a drag performer and advocate for exploring gender through RPGs, discusses drag, gender hacks, and using D&D to explore gender. They also address challenges with medical transition, insurance, surgeries, and societal beauty standards. The benefits of transitioning earlier and the power of Dungeons and Dragons in creating realities for trans folks are explored. Playing diverse characters in D&D, including a Candy Cane Ranger and a high femme business woman, highlights the game's inclusivity for the queer community.
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Quick takeaways
- Trans individuals benefit from exploring their gender through activities like Dungeons & Dragons, offering a safe and creative space for self-expression.
- Choosing one's own name can be an empowering and affirming step in embracing and expressing one's identity.
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Navigating the Complexities of Transitioning
Persephone Valentine highlights the struggles faced by trans folks, from acquiring surgery to societal pressure to conform to feminine beauty standards. She discusses the importance of play and escape found in Dungeons & Dragons, where she can create her own world and explore gender freely. Persephone emphasizes the need for more understanding and acceptance of transgender experiences, challenging misconceptions around transitioning and affirming the diversity within the trans community.
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