Femslash

Femslash is a subgenre of fan fiction and fan art that focuses on romantic or sexual relationships between female characters. The term is a portmanteau of "female" and "slash," which is a common shorthand for depicting romantic or sexual relationships in fan works. Femslash stories can span a wide range of genres and settings, from fantasy and science fiction to romance and contemporary fiction. They often explore themes of female friendship, sisterhood, and the complexities of female relationships.

Femslash fan works are typically created by fans of a particular series, movie, or book, and are often shared on online platforms such as Archive of Our Own (AO3), FanFiction.net, and other fan fiction websites. These works can be written in various styles, from serious and dramatic to lighthearted and humorous, and can range from short stories to long-form novels.

Femslash has gained significant popularity in recent years, with many fans creating and sharing their own stories and art. It has also sparked discussions and debates within the fandom community, with some fans arguing that femslash stories are a form of representation and empowerment for women, while others express concerns about the potential for objectification and the exploitation of female characters.

Despite these debates, femslash remains a vibrant and creative subgenre of fan fiction and art, offering fans a way to explore and express their own desires and fantasies within the context of their favorite stories and characters.