I am a 26 year old lesbian.  I have been out to myself since college, and have been out to my parents for about two years.  I was always a tomboy and loved sports - but you would never guess by looking at me that I’m gay.  I have many gay friends - some with short hair who are more masculine- but I have a lot of beautiful gay friends who nobody would guess.  I think that there are a lot of feminine women are don’t think they can be gay, because they aren’t butch or masculine.  My girlfriend of two years loves purses and jewelry, and doesn’t know anything about sports. I think that is why males who are gay in athletics have such a struggle.
I hope all types of men and women can come out and be who they are - regardless of what they look like.  Being gay is not something to be ashamed of.  I’m proud to be a role model.