From debunking myths about traditional romance to redefining friendship and intimacy, we're here to cut through societal expectations, rewrite the rules of connection, and make room for what really matters.
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From debunking myths about traditional romance to redefining friendship and intimacy, we're here to cut through societal expectations, rewrite the rules of connection, and make room for what really matters.
Unpacking Comp Het (a.k.a. Compulsory Heterosexuality): Desire, Obligation, and Identity
Eat Your Heart Out
47 minutes 47 seconds
2 months ago
Unpacking Comp Het (a.k.a. Compulsory Heterosexuality): Desire, Obligation, and Identity
We're baaaaack! This week, we dive into the concept of compulsory heterosexuality—or “comp het”—and explore how it shapes our understanding of attraction, relationships, and identity. Coined by poet and theorist Adrienne Rich, comp het describes the ways society pressures people to perform heterosexuality regardless of their true desires. We break down where the term comes from, and how it continues to show up in culture today.
Eat Your Heart Out
From debunking myths about traditional romance to redefining friendship and intimacy, we're here to cut through societal expectations, rewrite the rules of connection, and make room for what really matters.
