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Gay Stuff : Would You Date a Guy Who Does Drag?

Yesterday I posted a question on our Facebook Page asking everyone, “Would You Date a Guy Who Does Drag?” Whether it is his profession or for fun, every night or once in a while, the answers were different. I’d like to bring the debate here on the blog.

I was happily surprised by the answers; many said that they would date a guy who does drag even though I thought everybody would say no. The discussion was pretty active on Facebook with guys explaining why they would or why they wouldn’t date a guy doing drag queen shows, it was very interesting to read everyone’s point of view. Of course there was also the typical “I like real men” answer, like if sporting a beard makes you more of a man than a smooth-faced guy creating the illusion of a female to make people laugh at night.

I spoke with a friend of mine Johnny, aka Miss Butterfly, one of the most in demand drag queens in Montreal. He travels the world for his art: Canada, USA, and Mexico just to name a few countries. He told me that it can be very hard to get into dating someone seriously. “You know in the first date, you usually talk about your life, your friends, your work… and I’m always a bit uncomfortable to talk about my work because I know it might be a deal breaker,” Johnny said to me over the phone.

He added, “I always need to do some sort of coming out about it, it’s stressful. But it is part of me, I love to do it, I get to express the feminine part of myself. However, I’m a guy and wouldn’t change it. I can scratch my balls like any other guy would do when I’m not at work.”

It decries a sort of misogyny, where drag queens are seen as violating an unspoken “level of tolerable femininity” in potential dates. Maybe some guys are scared? Well, Miss Butterfly told me that most gay men ARE scared indeed. “Straight and bisexual men though, are always more open to hookup or even date if drag queens are dressed up, they are also very flirtatious with us in clubs!”

So what about you guys? Would you date a guy who does drag? And why? Also, let me know if you are gay, bi, or straight; and top, versatile, or bottom? I want to know if it has something to do with sexual preferences or positions or not.

Make sure to follow Miss Butterfly‘s Facebook Page and Instagram account.

Have a good day, everyone!

 


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  1. Matt

    There’s nothing appealing to me about a man trying to dress as a woman whether it’s once a month, weekly or other. It’s very much unappealing and I’ve been around more than enough drag performers to know. To answer your questions about orientation and sexual role: I’m gay and if I were bisexual or heterosexual (straight implies if you aren’t heterosexual then you’re crooked or broken) it would still be unappealing. Second, for me it has nothing to do with being top/versatile/bottom or anywhere in between so the answer to that question is unimportant.

  2. Jason

    I am now a GWM. When I dated my one and only drag performer I was a MWM. My wife and I would go to beer busts at The Cabaret in KCMO. One particular Sunday we (my wife and several of her TGIF employee-friends) were to meet up there.

    I was early, for the first time in my life, so I had a drink. Low and behold, THE performer was thirsty as well (and in half drag). We chat, tit for tat, and he goes onstage. The wife arrives and a good time was had by all. So bfd right? Later in the week, trolling the AOL M4MKC chat room, I realize I am talking to “HERM” !!!! We meet again, I have always been a forward bottom, and I got f*cked by the thickest dick I had ever had. Good Times!

  3. blckdaddy4twink

    Its simple for me. Im not attracted to the femanine persona. Its an emotional turn of for me. The sex is often great. But beyond that, i personally dont want anything to do with them. Old enough to have been around the scene and known many drag queens. I cannot stand the personalities, the ego, the attitude, the endless dramatization of everything. I simply do not and can not connect with effeminate males or men who emulate women.

  4. jaredawk

    Did that already. Had no issues w/ the fact that he did drag; in fact, I enjoyed the performances and such. However, the probably was when you start to realize that drag queens (generally speaking) tend to be a little bit more self-absorbed to maintain a healthy relationship.

    • Logan

      Who says drag queens want to be women? That would be a transsexual you are refering too. I do drag and love being a man. I am a very manly man out of drag with facial and body hair. No one could look at me and tell i do drag. I think of it this way, some people work two jobs to make ends meet, I work my chosen career by day and by night I entertain as my second job (file taxes on it and everything). No desire to be a woman. I just impersonate one for extra income.

    • anonimatovato

      I’ve actually heard about Drag Queens that top. in fact some men on the dl might want a drag queen that seems femme, but in bed she’s topping lol!

      But to me personally they don’t turn me on one bit. I do like their on stage performances though.

  5. Alan

    My partner of several years did drag. For us it was just his profession. Even though he was the bottom, if he wasn’t working, he was a masculine hairy dude. Loved him.

  6. Nate

    As a guy who dose drag, it’s very hard now a days to find a guy who doesn’t mind drag queens in the dateing realm. It’s kinda disheartening, choose between my love to preform and my fans, or the possible love of my life…

  7. Louis Cannon

    Absolutely not. I’ve had friends through the years try to date drag queens, and the drags always turn out to be big messes and big trouble. So, if you think you wanna get mixed up with one, BEWARE!!

  8. He-Man

    How Devine?

    Well if you like the more masculine men ( and if that is your qualifier for being a “real man” ) perhaps the beard fits that mold. Ummm no…
    But,
    I’ve met a few DQ that qualify for being that “real man” in other departments. So it’s all in your perception of the qualifications. There’s no real answer.

    However if your definition of what makes a Drag Queen isn’t all that narrow you have a very wide variety to choose from. Maybe you are a DQ, should you date another DQ? Talk about Drama-Rama!!!

    My personal view is, how good are they at pulling that roll off? So many serious attributes to consider.

    Lip Syncing.
    Are they good with the Make-up?
    Moves, are they clumsy in heels?

    Seriously this is just as important as typing, w.p.m.
    Driving
    Organizational Skills same as any other job.

    And if I may don my Donald Trump for a moment. The Looks Department. A Mac Truck with Eye Liner and Lip Gloss just ain’t gonna cut it… A Disaster!!! 100%

    Ok yeah me being a total sexist Pig, it they got the looks to pull it off I’ll give it a try. …

  9. Dave B

    I have had a guy who did once in a while, but I requested that I never see it. I simply explained it wasn’t my thing and I preferred to remember him as a manly man like the way I originally met him.

  10. barbieboy94

    I’m surprised that there were any yes responses at all. I am not a professional drag queen, but have performed in the past for fun and self expression. I have a strong feminine side and naturally incorporate that into my everyday style. While I identify as gay, I would also describe myself as “gender non-conforming” if I had to pin a label on myself. I get labeled by others in the gay community as a “fem” mostly. I can tell you that I certainly don’t feel accepted as an equal in the community by most gay men. From my experience and what I have seen, dating is not as easy for us as it is for masculine, straight acting gay men. Online, I often see “no fems” in the profiles of gay men on dating or hookup sites. Usually, in my case, I attract mostly “bi-men” or straight, curious guys. I can count on one hand the number of encounters that I’ve had with men that identify as gay.

  11. AC

    Gay, top, not attracted to drag queens sexually (wouldn’t mind being friends), so won’t date one. I don’t judge anyone for their choices. Don’t want to be judged for my choice either 🙂

  12. Dayne

    I am absolutely obsessed with drag queens. I myself am going to be one for halloween, however I wouldn’t make it a regular thing or perform.
    However I would absolutely date a drag queen. I’m vers. Most drag Queens I’ve met are actually tops (sorry to break your inaccurate stereotypes).
    They are gorgeous in drag. Some are gorgeous as men. They live life to the fullest and don’t let other people tell them otherwise. What a hoot.

  13. Rob

    I have never, and I mean never, met a drag queen that was reliable, honest, and could be classified other than pure trash. So the answer is a resounding “no.” I’m not talking about female impersonators that actually have talent and make a living from such, but a simple drag queen is about as low as you can go.

  14. Logan

    I would date a drag queen. I am a gay male who also does drag myself. The notion that drag queens have a desire to be a woman is bs. I live my life as a man, as a man i am not feminine, and i only get in drag when i am being PAID to do so (very good money too). My motto to those who wont date me because i do drag is “dont hate my hustle”. Doing drag as a source of income is my thing. Vers in every sense of the word here so no, all drag queens are not bottoms.

  15. ANDREONYX

    I would NEVER date, fuck, or be friends with anyone who does drag. In my unfortunate experiences with the two I have met. They were TOXIC, DISHONEST, DISLOYAL, EGOCENTRIC, RACIST, DRUG ADDICTS! The living embodiments of the word “FAGGOT” in every sense of the word! No thanks!

  16. ANDREONYX

    I would NEVER date, fuck, or be friends with anyone who does drag. In my unfortunate experiences with the two I have met. They were TOXIC, DISHONEST, DISLOYAL, EGOCENTRIC, RACIST, DRUG ADDICTS! No thanks!

  17. wantkinkytops

    one of the best ass fucks I ever got was from a tranny, shim reamed me out and my ass was feeling the thrill of a fantastic fuck

  18. Dennis Miele

    Most of my drag queen friends that i had sex with are tops. Something about proving what a man they are. Either way i have fun with them for the sex not whether they are dressed in drag or as a gay male. I have been fucked by and fucked many a drag queen.

  19. Cooper Icculus

    Pansexual / bisexual, yes, even better if trans, I’m a top / vers, the more fishy and femme and androgynous, the hotter s/he is

  20. Joe

    I love the Queens, So please don’t get me wrong, This is just my personal thoughts. A drag queen to me is one that does female impersonation, in other words, does STAGE only. I am okay with dating a Drag Queen. But on the other hand I am not okay with dating a Cross dresser. Now to me Cross dresser is someone that lives in drag, that i am not into. As I have Met a lot of Queens in my 32 years of being Fully Open Gay Male, and have met a lot of Shandy Bitches, and met a lot of Wonderful Queens. I have a few in my life now. And I am very thankful they are in my life, They make me smile when i need to smile and be gayer when i need to be gayer. So I do support my Local Queens. As best as i can.

    Thx Joe

  21. Wayne

    Yes I would and have. Since I’ve only dated transexuals, transgenders and fems… that was an easy one. I want to feel like I’m the only man in bed. Those who have never dated one of the above mentioned people wouldn’t understand.

  22. BaronX23

    No, I couldn’t it goes against every reason I’m gay! I want to be with a masculine man! Not a man working very, extremely, hard to be a woman. (his aunt mother sister) That in itself is disrespectful to me, but that is the real reason why I can’t find a Real Man to be with. Too many want to be feminine in too many ways instead of being the boy who can be very HOT MASCULINE MEN they might truly turn out to be!

  23. Bttm4topsNSA

    I am a gay white bottom and also a bit of a drag queen. I like my miniskirts , panties and bras, as they feel more comfortable on me than let’s say …jeans and t-shirts.
    But, men in general are insecure with their sexuality!
    Having studied psychology for a bit and KNOWING how to analyze a person on their actions as well as thoughts, when a man says he is into masculine guys, subconsciously he is feminine as we are automatically appealed by the opposite in sexual satisfaction!

  24. headsupguy

    I have dated a drag queen; technically, he was a female impersonator because he impersonated a famous female country singer. But he only performed at drag shows as a hobby. I also had a close friend who was deeply involved in drag and held a high title in the drag pageant circuit. From them, I learned a lot about drag queens and the drag world – enough to know that I would never again date a guy who does drag. Although I’m 100% gay and masculine, it has nothing to do with being attracted to men or women.

    Out of drag, a guy can be likable, mild-mannered and excellent company; put him in a gown and he’ll become a self-absorbed, drama-stirring, bitchy pain-in-the kazoo who expects everyone around to cater to her every whim (there’s a reason they’re called “queens”). These traits might just be part of the character they play, but they spill over into life off the stage and can be unpleasant to live with.

    Things I learned backstage: 1. There’s a strict set of rules that drag queens’ male escorts must follow. 2. Drag queens are the worst thieves. 3. They’re two-faced and love to hate each other. 4. As a group, they’re hung bigger than the average man.

  25. John

    Married closet bottom here, very very few people know that I am bi sexual, I have heard it all though about you’re either straight or gay and there is no in between

    Now if a good looking woman walks in front of me and a good looking guy walks by at the same time, I always watch the woman.
    I have been to drag shows and found it very entertaining and have even “hooked up” with 3 of them ( at different times) and I have been friends with a few and they are all very over the top, make up put on with a paint brush, over acting the female part, just not really someone I would ever date.
    However 1 of the 3 that I ever “hooked up” with caught me totally off gaurd, he/she was sitting at the bar and I had No clue she wad in drag.
    She was beautiful, funny, charming and had me ready to see where things might go. Well long story shortened down a bit. In drag you wouldn’t know she had a huge cock and when dressed in every day clothes wow, very masculine straight act man that you would Never suspect of him even being bi. We dated for almost 6 months and I was falling hard for him/her but I got orders to go to Germany and we just drooped off after a few months of talking on the phone and writing letters, yes this was back in the 80’s before cell phones and texting and even emails.
    So if I were to date another 1, it would have to be that unicorn that no one is ever able to find.

  26. Charles

    Im kind of new to this .But I’ve seen some very good looking drags that wouldn’t mind dating every now and then. You see I’m a bi courios kind of guy who wouldn’t mind trying something new.
    But thats just me

  27. Jeff

    There are drag queens and there drag queens! The old school variety were never really passable as women. They were illusionists, and often our gay clowns in the sense of dressing up, performing and being comedians. Today passable seems to be the mark they look for.

    I’ve often wondered about the ageing gay man. When ageing means a guy is not getting attention sexually, does it mean or could it mean a revival of the old school drag queen? They could be “old women,” still popular in the circuit, comedians, etc. and still be a part of the culture that shuns them for being older men. Just wondering.

  28. Mike

    One time I hooked up with a guy I met here.. he was good looking, and we hit it off, but then he told me he does drag, and showed me pictures of him all done up.. all of a sudden I was out of the moment and couldn’t get it back. Watching a drag show is kind of fun, getting with a guy who does drag or even just CD not so much for me.

  29. hamlover

    Drags are a no-no for me. I just find I am prejudiced. Weirdest thing is reasons put forward in previous comments are the same reasons usually put forward when effeminate guys (of which I am one) are being prejudiced

    Hey Dave, are posts/entries still welcome? Kindly post your email so I can get one through to you.

  30. Blackguy4real

    Gay top/vers here. I love to date a drag queen! I dated one for a time and hooked up with another one when trying to find my sexuality. Theses guys who are all like “I want a real man!” don’t know what they are missing! I say the more feminine, the better!

  31. AntiGay

    I find this topic amusing. What I find more amusing the comments. Primarily those who are opposed to the dating of DQs. Usually their responses have many errors to them. A large percentage of DQs are tops and larger number are also big dick tops at that, so in response to “Gay Tony” you should probably check your facts before making base assumptions.

    Most are quite manly outside of their drag personas. Are they perceived as somewhat bitchy ladies in pumps yes, but again thats a turn up by person. Not all DQs have that bitchy persona, some are sweet as pie. Don’t base your ill conceived notions off what you hear others blurt out about them, or what you see on television. Expand your horizons and spend time around them. You may learn a thing or two.

    Now my fond appreciation for DQs come from the historical aspect of them. Knowing how much of an integral role they played in the rights movement for gays. So in my book DQs rock. So to bash a DQ solely because of your own insecurities as a homosexual you might want to reevaluate your personal life to find out and figure out where you lack as a man. These notions that males have, especially GAY males have are always humorous.

    The standardized “role” a man should play. It’s very amusing. Let’s look at the facts. You’re gay,one. You’re already perceived of as being less than by ignorant mainstream society, two. So why are you trying to fit into their realm of living. You’re two men at the end of the day, whether ones fem or “masc”. This foolishness that’s come about within the community between fem/masc types is rather divisive and crass. It’s always funny to read comments about what a man should be like or what a man should do.

    When in actuality a lot of supposed “straight acting, masc, discrete” types are the complete opposite of the supposed archetype of what a man is. A lot of these types generally suffer from delusion that they’re better than the softer counterparts. A lot these types have deep seated insecurities in self that they’re still battling and yet to have understanding of. Society placed these views onto the masses. Masculinity isnt a real thing. It’s merely a societal construct that was created in the 30s that then escalated into a hyperactive syndrome in the 60s especially by gay males. Case and point the creator of Tom of Finland, Touko Laaksonen. Who created a hyper masculine image of what gay males should appear to be.

    You don’t see our hetero counterparts making statements such as “I want a feminine woman”. Its already implied that she is feminine regardless of the type of woman she is. Gay males are funny little creatures. Guys planning value on such frivolous expectations. Then they’re left wondering why they’re single and still on the prowl. After reading a masses of profiles solely for research purposes I’ve found that a large number of profiles denounce non masc types. Yet so many seek masc types, all of you are online together, so one could that you all would link up and get offline. You know, masc 4 masc. That is unless somebody is lying.

  32. Todd

    Thank you”Antigay”For that long detailed,and educating if not a bit self indulgent take on wether or not one would date a “DQ”!I think I speak for all when I say Dairy Queen’s every where salute you Sir!

  33. Mascmuscqbanbttm

    I’m pretty straight/bi. I’m 100% comfortable in my skin and being perfectly honest, yeah. I would date a guy who does drag.

    You’d think that gay guys would be more accepting towards different kinds of guys and relationships. But Jesus. So many guys wouldn’t date one or they have issues that im a bottom (“but you’re so masculine”).

    And FYI, some of the best tops that I’ve had the pleasure of riding have been feminine dudes, and some of them did in fact perform drag.

  34. Littlbuttcheeks

    I want a person to be who they are. I am bisexual and my sex life is private as it would be if I was straight, gay, CD, transsexual, transvestite or a drag queen. Be who you are. In fact, I love a CD, the Transgendered and drag queens because they are openly putting there femininity out there. Not that some fem gays do not.

  35. blackdude4white

    No! I would not date or touch a drag queen. That said my best friend was a guy who did drag when we were in college. I even took him to a faternity spring formal. But as for dating or having sex, no, thank you. I don’t even like straight men who are crossdressers and I have know a few. I have had guys come over go to the bathroom and come back in the “new” clothes or stockings, and that would be the last time they were allowed over. As a gay man I want men, nothing else will do. I do not have never dated anyone I thought was a sissy or fem. It’s one of the reason I have sought out straight men to seduce and have my way with.


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