What is a femcel?

A femcel, a portmanteau of "female" and "incel," is a woman who identifies as involuntarily celibate. Unlike incels, who primarily blame women for their lack of romantic and/or sexual success, femcels often attribute their involuntary celibacy to a combination of factors, including:

• Societal standards of beauty: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Societal%20Standards%20of%20Beauty Femcels often believe they do not meet prevailing standards and are therefore deemed undesirable by potential partners.
• Mental health issues: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Mental%20Health%20Issues Depression, anxiety, and social anxiety are frequently reported within femcel communities.
• Social awkwardness or isolation: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Social%20Awkwardness Difficulties in social interaction and a lack of social opportunities can also contribute to their isolation.
• Trauma and abuse: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Trauma%20and%20Abuse Some femcels have experienced past trauma or abuse, which they believe affects their ability to form relationships.

Like incel communities, femcel spaces can become echo chambers of negativity and self-pity. While some femcels seek support and understanding, others may express bitterness, resentment, and even misandry (hatred of men). Due to the relative rarity of self-identified femcels compared to male incels, online femcel communities tend to be smaller and more fragmented.