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Vocab question : I know one person can't speak for a whole group of people, but, in general, do bois/masc identified women like to be called "beautiful"? how about "pretty," or "handsome"? are there any terms that you prefer or don't like? personally when I call someone beautiful I'm not really referring to any feminine quality in them, but I understand it can be taken that way… and with someone I don't know I'm never sure what their reaction might be to these words… advice?

Hi,

this is a GREAT question.

We too often struggle with language situations like these.  Honestly, the term beautiful has taken on—in our opinion—such a feminine connotation that people get really alert when they hear it.  As if only a feminine woman or a landscape can be ‘beautiful’.  But it’s not the case.  Bio-men can be just as pretty and beautiful as a feminine or bio woman.  Likewise there are some women, no matter their gender preference or presentation who are just plain handsome. 

At the end of the day, it goes back to the age old approach.  Ask.  If you’re not sure ask them how they’d feel being called beautiful or handsome or pretty.  Many people will surprise you and receive your compliment or acknowledgement with grace and sincerity.  Some will give you a side-eye trying to figure out if you’re trying to get at more than what you’ve said…but we think for the most part they’d be just a few of the myriad of humans you come into contact with on a regular basis.
If it it helps we think You’re beautiful for this great question and you’re right, it’s not generally about a physical shine more about that inner glow!!
Internal Happiness~
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May 16, 2013

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Hey… I’m Tay, a tattoo artist from Baltimore… 30 years young and engaged.

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Hi Tay! Thanks for stopping by, congrats on the engagement and HAPPY THURSDAY!!

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Happy THURSDAY from #QueerBOIS 

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:: #QueerBOIS Submission:: This is my submission for today. Last week I attended the Sundown Send-Off for Frida & Diego at the Atlanta High Museum of Art with The High Museum’s Young Professionals group. I had a blast and took this picture with some of the wrestlers that were there. FUN TIMES!!  Continue submitting your pictures to us. We love sharing them with our followers.  Cheers and HAPPY Thursday!  -McKenzie :-) 
May 16, 2013

:: #QueerBOIS Submission::

This is my submission for today. Last week I attended the Sundown Send-Off for Frida & Diego at the Atlanta High Museum of Art with The High Museum’s Young Professionals group. I had a blast and took this picture with some of the wrestlers that were there. FUN TIMES!! 

Continue submitting your pictures to us. We love sharing them with our followers. 

Cheers and HAPPY Thursday! 

-McKenzie :-) 

Counseling QueerIES by Mara

May 15, 2013

Did you choose MASCULINITY or did it choose YOU?

 Mara is  a licensed therapist in Atlanta, GA. Visit her at www.birdseyeviewcounseling.com.

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queerbois: :: INVESTMENT :: Last year QueerBOIS ran for The GA VOICE Best Blog & Website of 2012.  With your support and awesomeness we came in 3rd PLACE which is nothing to sneeze at considering we were ‘newbies’.  Woohoo! THANK YOU!! :-)  This year we’re reaching out again because we KNOW we can do this, with YOUR help.  So, VOTE QueerBOIS.com as The GA VOICE Best Blog & Website of 2013!!!!   As always we appreciate your continued support.  LET’S Do THIS!!!   Tell your friends to tell their friends to VOTE and we can make QBs even greater in 2013… Cheers! 
May 15, 2013 queerbois

queerbois:

:: INVESTMENT ::

Last year QueerBOIS ran for The GA VOICE Best Blog & Website of 2012.  With your support and awesomeness we came in 3rd PLACE which is nothing to sneeze at considering we were ‘newbies’.  Woohoo! THANK YOU!! :-) 

This year we’re reaching out again because we KNOW we can do this, with YOUR help.  So, VOTE QueerBOIS.com as The GA VOICE Best Blog & Website of 2013!!!!  

As always we appreciate your continued support.  LET’S Do THIS!!!   Tell your friends to tell their friends to VOTE and we can make QBs even greater in 2013…

Cheers! 

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May 15, 2013 ladymidnights

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Emma Watson giving us the boi style in this picture. Love it! 

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May 15, 2013

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Spring Essential - red gingham pocket square
 
Brighten up your summer blazers with one of the most timeless and stylish accessories a boi can own: the gingham pocket square.
-Ngowo

:: Meet This Boi:: Meet a new addition to the Queer B.O.I.S. team, Mara Collins. She has a big heart and  each time we meet I’m reminded why everyone loves her.  I can always count Mara to be wearing a genuine smile each time we meet. Self-care is the way we give back to ourselves and protect what is an important is a gift, our well-being—physically, mentally and emotionally.  We must sometimes take the time speak to with someone qualified to help us work the maze of our feelings and minds.  With that said, we’d like to take this time to welcome Mara and ask that you too welcome Mara to the Queer B.O.I.S. Family.  We’re excited to have Mara’s contributions and encourage you to reach out and submit any questions you may have. She will also provide feedback via our Facebook page.   Cheers!  —- Hello!  My name is Mara Collins. I am a licensed therapist in Atlanta, GA.  With an emphasis on our community, I provide counseling for individuals, couples and families.  I identify as butch.  I am here to offer perspectives in mental health for those of us living outside of gender norms. Peace of mind, self esteem and positive relationships frequently depend on  being true to our masculinity. It can be a struggle and a badge of honor at the same time.  Every couple of weeks, I will post an article that addresses mental health and masculinity. My goal is to highlight the things we already think about but would benefit from talking about with each other. If you have a mental health-related question send us an email.   You can visit my website at www.birdseyeviewcounseling.com.
May 15, 2013

:: Meet This Boi::

Meet a new addition to the Queer B.O.I.S. team, Mara Collins. She has a big heart and  each time we meet I’m reminded why everyone loves her.  I can always count Mara to be wearing a genuine smile each time we meet.

Self-care is the way we give back to ourselves and protect what is an important is a gift, our well-being—physically, mentally and emotionally.  We must sometimes take the time speak to with someone qualified to help us work the maze of our feelings and minds.  With that said, we’d like to take this time to welcome Mara and ask that you too welcome Mara to the Queer B.O.I.S. Family.  We’re excited to have Mara’s contributions and encourage you to reach out and submit any questions you may have. She will also provide feedback via our Facebook page.  

Cheers! 
—-

Hello!  My name is Mara Collins. I am a licensed therapist in Atlanta, GA.  With an emphasis on our community, I provide counseling for individuals, couples and families.  I identify as butch.  I am here to offer perspectives in mental health for those of us living outside of gender norms.

Peace of mind, self esteem and positive relationships frequently depend on  being true to our masculinity. It can be a struggle and a badge of honor at the same time. 

Every couple of weeks, I will post an article that addresses mental health and masculinity. My goal is to highlight the things we already think about but would benefit from talking about with each other. If you have a mental health-related question send us an email.   You can visit my website at www.birdseyeviewcounseling.com.

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May 14, 2013

Keep AWAY from people WHO try to BELITTLE your AMBITIONS. SMALL people ALWAYS do that, but the REALLY GREAT make you feel that YOU, TOO, can become GREAT. -

” Mark Twain
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:: STYLE :: Summer is for Seersucker suits and bow ties!  - Ngowo’s Style Corner
May 11, 2013

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Summer is for Seersucker suits and bow ties! 

- Ngowo’s Style Corner

May 11, 2013

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Rae Spoon is a living example of what it means to live your passion.  As a transgender person, Rae has been actively singing, songwriting and producing music.  Their Indie-punk sound draws you in and the imagery in the videos will make you think.  

For all our BOIS out there looking to push through the normative boundaries that make up the music world, Rae is another great example of how it can work and work successfully.  

Also check out this article for more…

http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2013/04/27/the_realm_between_he_and_she.html

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:: #QueerBOIS Submission:: Gotta love Express Menswear :)—- Sepia Tones in Style.  It’s all about making it your own.  Thanks for submitting. 
May 10, 2013

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Gotta love Express Menswear :)

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Sepia Tones in Style.  It’s all about making it your own.  Thanks for submitting. 

:: STYLE :: Bow Tie, Lapel Flower Boutonnière, and Pocket Square. YES PLEASE! 
May 10, 2013 trashness.com

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Bow Tie, Lapel Flower Boutonnière, and Pocket Square. YES PLEASE! 

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:: STYLE :: This picture is BEYOND AWESOME!! YES!! Check out these vintage Queer BOIS. :-) 
May 10, 2013

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This picture is BEYOND AWESOME!! YES!! Check out these vintage Queer BOIS. :-)