On this episode I am joined by the influential and inspiring king of boylesque- Chris Oh! Chris Oh is a Boylesque performer.  They were voted 14th most influential burlesque performer in the world in 2019. They also won Mr Gay World 2013. Today we talk about masculinity, femininity and queer sexuality throughout history and how this has influenced their boylesque acts. As well the empowerment that comes from being  both hyper masculine and feminine in their performances.  You can find me on instagram @locqueslaroux and Chris Oh @chrisohofficial

Masculinity 101: Philippe de France, brother of King Louis XIV, was always known to have a  preference for men. It was no secret. Although the king’s brother was  married twice and fathered plenty of children, his real love was a man three years younger than him. In 17th century France, homosexuality was a  crime and King Louis XIV himself was no fan of men loving men, yet had to tolerate it due to his brother. After all, if he were to punish the men  of his court who openly showed off their male lovers, he would have to start with his own flesh and blood.

Source: https://dirtysexyhistory.com/tag/louis-xiv/

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