This week I am joined by the the pop punk princess of Birmingham: Jay Andre! Jay is a performer, dancer, and DJ. They are also a resident performer at Mother's Meeting and The Nightingale club. Today me and Jay talk about competitiveness, the Birmingham drag scene and embracing femininity. You can find me on Instagram @locqueslaroux and Jay @thejayandre.  

Masculinity 101: In Ancient Rome and Medieval Japan, a man who failed in his duty as a warrior would be expected to commit suicide rather than endure the shame of public humiliation. Glory on the battlefield allowed individual men to increase their standing in society. The honour of winning in combat was valued more highly than life itself. 

Is Masculinity Toxic? A Primer for the 21st Century By Andrew P. Smiler