Theme of the Month - Incel & Femcel: What is it?

The term “incel” is a portmanteau derived from the phrase “involuntary celibate”. Self-identified incels believe that they are excluded from fulfilling their desire to have sex, date or establish relationships with women, usually because of their physical appearance.

Femcels, short for female involuntary celibates, are women who identify as unable to find a romantic or sexual partner despite desiring one. This term is derived from the broader “incel” community, which predominantly focuses on men. Femcels share similar frustrations and feelings of isolation due to their perceived inability to form romantic or sexual relationships.