BDSM Lexicon · Orientation & gender

Drag queen

A drag queen is a performer who presents an exaggerated, theatrical form of feminine expression, often through striking clothing, make-up, wigs, and a distinctive stage presence. Drag revolves around expression, play with gender, performance, and identity, and is separate from a person’s biological sex or sexual orientation.

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