Been reading on this website for years but only recently made an account lol. ────୨ৎ──── Yap sesh: I think the reason I gravitate toward BL so much is that, in a lot of straight media, relationships between men and women often feel imbalanced. I don’t really enjoy portrayals where the woman is submissive and the man is dominant in ways that conform to traditional gender stereotypes (Not to say all straight media is like this - there’s lots I do enjoy). However, through the genre of BL, I think we get to see a different side to male characters written through a feminine gaze. This is also a large reason as to why I don't like the seme/uke stereotypes in yaoi as they can end up reproducing heteronormative dynamics (which personally I don’t enjoy but is totally fine for others too as it’s a preference). So anyways yes, I like seeing stories that explore more emotionally vulnerable sides to men that mainstream media often lacks. (not that I'm only reading bl it's just what i use this website 4)
