Members of the LGBTQ+ community across TikTok are currently discussing the effects of the viral Lesbian MasterDoc, a document originally posted to Tumblr in 2018 meant to help questioning women determine whether or not they're lesbians. Since 2018, the document has purportedly helped many women come out. But is it legit? Here's what you need to know.

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What Is The 'Lesbian MasterDoc?'

Back in January 2018, Tumblr user questioninglesbians, real name Angeli Luz, posted a 31-page document to the site. The document gained over 30,000 notes over the next few years and is meant to help women who are struggling with their identity determine whether or not they're lesbians.

Since then, the document has purportedly helped many women come out. These claims have been made across social media and the document has been reported on by sites like Vice and Business Insider. In the 2020s, the majority of these claims come from TikTok, where you can find countless videos of women claiming the doc helped them come out.

@iambabeeey the lesbian masterdoc was the scariest thing i ever read #wlw ♬ original sound – soph 🦷

How Is The 'Lesbian MasterDoc' Discussed Online?

The Lesbian MasterDoc has received a lot of praise online from the LGBTQ+ community. In particular, it has been celebrated by many who identify as lesbians for helping them come out. Many who discuss the document claim they thought they were bi at first, but the document helped them learn they're lesbians.

While the document is largely seen as a positive thing, there is some criticism surrounding it. Some of this criticism comes from people who identify as bi, who find that the document is somewhat dismissive of the bi identity or unclear in its definitions of lesbianism and the bi identity. Still, the purported influence of the document online is undeniable, making for an interesting read for any woman who might be questioning their identity.

@imhotleavemealone69 Reply to @sand.witch420 the most clarity i’ve ever had in my life….i’m just a lesbian who likes validation #fypシ #foryou #wlw #gay # #fy #comingout ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

@shawtybadmorally the most jarring piece of information i’ve ever heard #queer #lgbtq #sapphic #wlw #lesbiansoftiktok🏳️‍🌈 #pride #mn ♬ Sound from thereal mikehancho

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For the full history of the Lesbian MasterDoc, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.