

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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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Navigating Femininity and Gender Presentation
05:49 • 10min
Challenges with Hormone Therapy, Insurance, and Surgeries
15:56 • 3min
Challenges and Personal Experiences in Gender Transition
19:13 • 14min
Benefits of Transitioning Earlier
33:29 • 9min
Creating Realities, Misconceptions, and the Power of Dungeons and Dragons
42:07 • 3min
Exploring Different Characters in Dungeons and Dragons
44:40 • 5min