Deadass as queer people we need to eliminate the notion that you can only watch movies/shows you can personally relate to. “How can you watch Heated Rivalry if you’re a lesbian?” Can I only enjoy flowers if I’m a botanist? Can I only sew buttons on my shirts if I’m a tailor? Can I only cook if I’m a chef?
Watching media that depicts identities other than your own is good for your brain. Gay men should watch But I’m A Cheerleader. Lesbians should watch Moonlight. Cis queers should watch Pose. You have more in common with any queer person than you do with cishets, even if you struggle to see why. I see parts of myself in every queer movie/show I watch, because certain things are universal to the queer experience beyond merely gender or sexuality.
