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Agender refers to a person who does not self-identify with having a gender. The term also refers to those who are "gender neutral".
Agender people may identify under the umbrellas of non-binary or trans, but other agender people identify under neither umbrella. There is no single correct way; identification is up to the agender person.
Altersex is a catch-all adjective to describe primary and secondary physical sex characteristics or a combination of that do not align with typical arrangements.
Some examples of altersex bodies include:
- having both a penis and a clitoris;
- having a penis but no testicles;
- having breasts, a penis, testicles, and vulva;
- having a penis that resembles that of an animal's penis;
- having alien-like/fantasy/mechanical genitalia instead of typical human genitalia;
- having no sexual characteristics at all.
The term was created as being entirely separate from intersex, sexual orientation, and gender concepts.
Androgyne refers to a non-binary gender identity that relates to androgyny, blending aspects of both male and female identities together (not necessarily in equal parts), or falling somewhere between the two. It has also been used to describe being an ambiguous gender, neither male nor female.
The concept of androgyny can be felt internally/psychologically (identifying as an androgyne mentally and emotionally) or observed/expressed externally (presenting as an androgynous-person, i.e. anatomy, fashion, mannerisms, and roles).
It is important to note that people who identify as androgyne may not appear androgynous, and people who appear androgynous may not identify as androgyne.
Origins of the Term
The Greek root words are "andro' meaning man and "gyne" meaning woman.
The terms "androgynous" and "androgyne" are often confused, but they are different.
- "Androgyne/androgyn" is analogous to male/man or female/woman
- "Androgynous" is analogous to masculine or feminine
- "Androgyny" is analogous to masculinity or femininity
Androx is a non-binary gender identity that is situated between male and androgyne, meaning it is not fully binary but has some connection to masculinity. It exists on a spectrum, can lean more towards male or androgyne, or be equidistant between them. Androx is considered the masculine counterpart to the feminine-leaning gynx gender.
Androx is a neogender, which means it falls between being male and female without being either one.
Origins of the Term
Androx is one of many community-created neogenders—labels for gender identities that grew out of LGBTQIA+ spaces online, especially Tumblr and MOGAI (Marginalized Orientations, Gender Alignments, and Intersex) glossaries. The umbrella word neogender was coined in 2019 on Tumblr and became more widely used around 2020. Androx, like gynx, appears in community glossaries from this period, but no single creator is credited with coining it.
A gender identity in which one knows deep down that a certain gender is correct, but they feel more comfortable identifying as a different gender. For example, one might know they are demigirlflux, but prefer to identity as non-binary or a girl to avoid confusion, or having to explain their identity numerous times. The sexuality counterpart is anesisexual.
Apagender, or gender apathetic, refers to someone who is indifferent, or apathetic, toward their own gender identity; falls into the gender non-conforming umbrella, similar to Agender or Non-binary.
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Bigender refers to a person who identifies with two distinct genders, either at the same time or at different times. A bigender person can identify with any two genders, not just both binary genders. It is pronounced "bi-gender."
Bigender often falls under the non-binary umbrella, but it is more specific because it represents one possible non-binary identity. Bigender can also overlap with genderfluid, but they are not the same. A bigender person may be genderfluid if their gender shifts over time, but some bigender people experience the same two genders consistently.
Origins of the Term
The term bigender comes from "bi," meaning “two” and gender. Early forms such as bigenderist, bigendered, and dual-gendered were circulating in trans, crossdressing, and androgyne communities by the late 1980s and early 1990s. These early uses often focused on moving between or expressing two gendered roles, while later use became more clearly tied to gender identity.
By the 1990s, bigender was being used to describe people who experienced two coexisting gendered selves or who identified with both male and female gendered characteristics.
In heterosexual or pansexual verbiage, a boy is someone - usually, but not always, masculine - who takes on a submissive role in a relationship or scene. Boys tend to like being guided, cared for, or disciplined by a dominant partner, like a Daddy, Sir, or Mommy.
Boyflux is subset of genderflux that describes someone whose male-aligned identity fluctuates in intensity. Some people describe this like a light switch, in which someone's maleness can shine brighter or with less intensity. The frequency and degree of change differ a lot between individuals. Some might people notice small changes daily, others more gradual or occasional shifts.
While boyflux overlaps with genderfluid, it isn't the same. The distinction is that with “flux” identities, what fluctuates is how much of a particular gender one feels (in this case masculinity), rather than switching between wholly different gender identities.
A person who is typically female-identified whose social and relationship roles are perceived by many as being masculine, often having a lesbian, gay, or queer orientation.
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A cis man is someone whose sex was assigned male at birth and identifies as a man.
Cis man is shorthand for cisgender man but not everyone is comfortable using the term Cis.
History
Cis is a Latin prefix meaning "on this side" while Trans is a Latin prefix meaning "on the other side of."
A cis woman is someone whose sex was assigned female at birth and identifies as a woman.
Cis woman is shorthand for cisgender woman but not everyone is comfortable using the term Cis.
History
Cis is a Latin prefix meaning "on this side" while Trans is a Latin prefix meaning "on the other side of."
A cisgender (or cis) person is someone whose gender aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth. The opposite of cisgender is transgender.
Cissexual (cissex) is sometimes used as a synonym for cisgender, though it is less common today. In some contexts, it may refer more specifically to someone whose sex characteristics align with the sex they were assigned at birth.
These terms are not always used consistently. Their use can vary depending on context or personal identification.
Origins of the Term
The word cis is not slang. It comes from a Latin prefix meaning “on this side,” while trans means “on the other side of.”
Using both terms helps avoid treating one experience as the default. For example:
Cis/Trans
Straight/Gay
Neurotypical/Neurodivergent
Perisex/Intersex
These pairs describe different experiences, not “normal” versus “other.” Being cisgender does not make someone a more “authentic” or “real” example of their gender. Cis and trans people may have different experiences, but neither is more valid than the other.
Notes on Usage
Not everyone identifies with the term cis, and people may have different preferences for how they describe their gender or body.
In general, it’s best to:
Use the terms people choose for themselves
Avoid assumptions about someone’s gender or experience.
Recognize that cis and trans people are equally valid expressions of gender.
A person who wears articles or style of clothing traditionally intended for the opposite gender. This could range from a single item of apparel to an entire outfit and accessories. It is often with the purpose of creating an outward appearance or persona of the opposite gender for comfort, escape, or erotic fulfillment.
People that crossdress don't typically struggle with body dysphoria as some transgender people do and they shouldn't automatically be considered to be transgender. Someone that likes to crossdress usually has no interest in transitioning to permanently become the gender they are dressing as but may identify as that gender when they are dressed.
Crossdressing as an activity is not limited to Cisgender people, transgender people may also crossdress.
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People who identify as partly boy. Demiboy is a non-binary gender identity where people feel a partial connection to a certain gender, also referred to as being Demigender.
Demiboi is an alternative spelling of demiboy. Some people prefer “boi” because it feels more queer, nonbinary, youthful, or removed from conventional ideas of manhood
Demifemme is a gender identity that describes someone who partially identifies with femininity or being a woman, but not fully.
DemiFemmes may feel some alignment with traditional feminine traits or roles, but do not identify entirely as women. They may use she/her/, they/them, or other pronouns.
Demifemme vs Demigirl
Demigirl usually means identifying partly as a girl or woman. Demifemme is broader: it can mean identifying partly with femininity or a femme-aligned gender without necessarily identifying as a girl or woman.
There’s a lot of overlap, and some people use the terms interchangeably.
Origins of the Term Demifemme
The term demifemme is believed to have been coined on Tumblr in October of 2018. It was presented as an alternative for people who related to identities such as demigirl but were uncomfortable using explicitly gendered words such as "girl," "woman," or "female" in their label.
Demigender is a non-binary gender identity where people feel a partial connection to a certain gender e.g: demiboys identify as partly boy or masculine and demigirls identify as partly girl or feminine.
Usually refers to a person who partially, but not fully, identifies as woman, and may also identify with another gender or with gender-neutral characteristics.
Demigirl is a non-binary gender identity where people feel a partial connection to a certain gender, also referred to as being Demigender.
Alternate term for a demiboy used by adults who identify as partly male and prefer referring to themselves as a 'man' rather than 'boy'.
Demiman is a non-binary gender identity where people feel a partial connection to a certain gender, also referred to as being Demigender..
Demimasc (short for demimasculine) is a gender identity used by some people who partially, but not fully, identify with masculinity. Demimasc people experience masculinity as part of their gender rather than their whole identity.
A demimasc person may feel connected to being masculine or male in some way, but not completely. This can include people who are non-binary, genderfluid, or otherwise outside the traditional categories of “man” and “woman.”
Origins of the Term
Demimasc comes from the prefix “demi-,” meaning “partially” or “in part.” The term developed within online LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse communities as people looked for more precise ways to describe experiences of gender that don’t fit entirely within traditional categories.
It is part of a broader set of “demi-” identities, such as demiboy and demigirl, which describe a partial connection to a gender. These terms became more widely used in the 2010s through social media platforms, forums, and community-driven resources focused on gender identity.
Demiwoman is an alternate term for a demigirl used by adults who identify as partly female and prefer referring to themselves as a 'woman' rather than 'girl'.
Demiwoman is a non-binary gender identity where people feel a partial connection to a certain gender, also referred to as being Demigender.
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Eunuch historically referred to humans identified as male at birth who have had testicles removed or destroyed.
In modern gender discourse it may refer to an individual who is assigned male at birth and wishes to eliminate masculine physical features, genitals, or genital functioning. This is achieved through radical reduction of the hormone testosterone.
This modern definition includes both those whose testicles have been physically removed or rendered nonfunctional, and those whose testicles have been rendered nonfunctional by chemical means (without removal of the testes).
It is important to note that the gender of detesticulated people is unrelated to their testicular status. There are cisgender detesticulated men, trans women, and non-binary people. Eunuch today may refer to gender with a physical affirmation, or may also be encountered as an identity used by some detesticulated cisgender men taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), in respect of historic usage and community heritage.
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Faunetflux is a gender identity where a person’s gender changes over time and varies in strength or intensity, but never includes being fully female.
Someone who is faunetflux may feel masculine, neutral, nonbinary, unaligned, or other non-female genders. Those feelings can shift day to day or over longer periods. At times their sense of gender may feel strong and clear. At other times it may feel faint, distant, or barely present.
Faunetflux individuals can be fluid between any range of genders, such as male, masculine-aligned genders, non-binary genders, unaligned genders, and xenogenders for example.
Female is a term referring to biological sex rather than gender. The biological use of this term describes an organism that produces ovum, is typically born with a reproductive system that includes a vulva, vagina, ovaries, and a womb. The sex you are assigned at birth is based on this anatomy. It can also be confirmed by genetic testing.
In modern usage, especially in online or social spaces like FetLife, female may also refer to gender identity or presentation. It is sometimes used interchangeably with “feminine,” “girl,” or “woman.” On FetLife, “female” can refer to anyone who identifies as such, regardless of their biological or medical history.
Femboy usually refers to individuals who identifies with masculinity, maleness, or boyhood, but who express themselves with traditionally feminine behaviors. They are also usually (but not always) a part of the LGBTQ+ community.
In discussions of sexuality and gender expression, the terms "femme" and "fem" (or "feminine") are often used to describe individuals who present themselves in a traditionally feminine manner. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they can carry distinct connotations depending on the context.
"Femme" (French for "woman") is a term rooted in LGBTQ+ communities, historically used to describe a feminine-presenting lesbian. Lesbian feminism challenged the binary Butch/Femme split of lesbians, creating a wider variety of identities free from specific gender presentations.
Over time, its usage has expanded to include feminine-presenting individuals across various queer identities, including bisexual, pansexual, and non-binary people. Embracing a femme identity often involves a conscious reclamation and celebration of femininity within a queer context, challenging traditional gender norms and stereotypes.
"Fem" is a shorthand for "feminine" and is commonly used as a general descriptor for individuals who exhibit traits or expressions traditionally associated with femininity. This term is not exclusive to the LGBTQ+ community and can refer to anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, who presents in a feminine manner. In some contexts, "fem" may specifically refer to feminine-presenting individuals who do not identify as lesbian, such as those who are bisexual, pansexual, or queer.
A term for an androgynous person, originally lesbian women but has been embraced by other queer feminine people. This term refers to them presenting as 'femme butch', or a combination of feminine and masculine traits, and refers to their presentation, rather than their gender.
The term 'Stem' ('Stud' and 'Femme') is used for the same purposes among specifically Black lesbians.
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A person who resists gender-based hierarchy, authority, and coercion.
A person who does not subscribe to traditional male or female roles and who wishes to be neither male or female.
Gender Non-Conforming usually refers to someone who does not wish to be limited by expected gender roles or behaviours.
A great way to connect with such a person, is usually to accept and do not expect. Let a person be who they are, rather than telling them to be a certain way or expecting certain traits.
A term to describe people who are in the process of exploring their gender identity. Some people may continue to identify as questioning for their entire lives while some may ultimately end up choosing a particular identity or identities to describe themselves.
Genderfae, also known as genderdoe or genderthil, is a form of genderfluidity where one's gender identity is fluid but never includes masculine genders. It's an identity where individuals experience a range of feminine, neutral, or genderless identities, but never experience a masculine gender.
Genderfaun, also known as genderfawn, is a form of genderfluidity where an individual experiences a range of genders that are masculine, neutral, or unaligned, but never experiences feminine genders. It's a subset of genderfluidity that excludes all feminine genders.
Genderfluid refers to a person who fluctuates between more than one gender, and/or between having a gender and not having one. Gender identity and presentation can both fluctuate, separately or together, for a genderfluid person.
A common abbreviation for genderfluid is GF. It is sometimes also spelled "gender-fluid."
Genderflux is a gender identity where a person's gender fluctuates in intensity over time. It can be considered a type of gender fluidity.
Genderfuck is a form of gender expression that challenges traditional ideas about gender by mixing traits that are typically seen as masculine (such as a beard) and feminine (such as a dress). The name literally means to "fuck with" or deliberately disrupt conventional gender roles and expectations.
For some people, genderfuck reflects their gender identity. For others, it's simply a style of dress or an outfit worn for a particular event. Some people who identify with genderfuck also reject the idea that gender is a meaningful social construct.
Genderfuck has some overlap with genderqueer, but genderfuck aims to be more aggressive. Those who identify this way are looking to "fuck up" gender "norms," and societal gender "standards."
Genderpunk is another term that's closely related to genderfuck and is often used interchangeably. Both describe challenging traditional gender norms. Genderpunk may place more emphasis on the punk philosophy of resisting gender expectations. Genderfuck traditionally emphasizes deliberately disrupting or parodying gender presentation.
Origins of the Term
The term genderfuck emerged in the early 1970s within gay liberation and queer activist communities. It combines gender with the slang phrase "fuck with," meaning to deliberately challenge or disrupt traditional ideas about gender. The term gained wider recognition after activist Christopher Lonc's 1974 essay "Genderfuck and Its Delights," which argued that subverting gender expectations was a form of political expression.
Genderless is a term used to describe a complete or total disconnect from gender identity.
While the label agender is used as a term to signify a specific gendered feeling (whether it be the lack thereof or simply neutrality), genderless individuals simply lack gender and do not identify with the concept at all.
A person whose gender identity falls outside the male-female binary, identifying with combinations of male, female, neither, and other genders. The person's identity, expression, and orientation often do not conform to gender norms or even heterosexual and homosexual norms. A non-binary identity.
As a BDSM role, a "girl" may refer to a submissive feminine role that is usually taken by someone in a Caregiver/little girl relationship.
As a gender role, it aligns with femininity.
Girlflux is subset of genderflux that describes someone whose female-aligned identity fluctuates in intensity. Some people describe this like a light switch, in which someone's femininity can shine brighter or with less intensity. The frequency and degree of change differ a lot between individuals. Some might people notice small changes daily, others more gradual or occasional shifts.
While girlflux overlaps with genderfluid, it isn't the same. The distinction is that with “flux” identities, what fluctuates is how much of a particular gender one feels (in this case femininitity), rather than switching between wholly different gender identities.
Glitchgender is a gender identity where someone feels their gender is hard to define, inconsistent, or doesn’t work within typical gender categories. A person who is glitchgender may feel their gender changes quickly, feels unclear, or doesn’t make sense in a stable way.
The name comes from the idea of a “glitch," like something not working in the usual way. But although this can sound negative, people who use the term usually do not mean that something is wrong with them. Instead, it’s a way to describe a gender experience that feels unconventional, hard to explain, or outside typical categories.
Someone who identifies as glitchgender might feel:
Glitchgender is often connected to xenogenders, which are identities that use concepts, feelings, or imagery to describe gender in a personal way.
Origins of the Term
According to community-based LGBTQ+ wikis, glitchgender was created by a Tumblr user known as “rouge-the-bat” and in 2020. It was later expanded on by others in online identity spaces.
The term grew alongside other gender labels that aimed to give people language for experiences that felt difficult to describe using traditional gender categories.
Graygender (also spelled greygender) is a gender identity that exists in the “gray area” of gender. Someone who identifies as graygender may feel only a partial, weak, or occasional connection to gender, or may experience gender in an ambivalent or fluctuating way. It shares a conceptual space with other “gray” identities (such as graysexuality), in that it describes an experience that is not fully aligned with binary or strongly defined genders, but is also not the complete absence of gender.
For some, graygender feels like having a faint or distant relationship with gender; for others, it may mean that their experience of gender changes in intensity over time.
Gynx is a non-binary gender identity that is situated between female and androgyne, meaning it's a gender that is not fully binary but has some connection to femininity. It exists on a spectrum, can lean more towards female or androgyne, or be equidistant between them. Gynx is considered the feminine counterpart to the masculine-leaning androx gender.
Gynx is a neogender, which means it falls between being male and female without being either one.
Origins of the Term
Gynx is one of many community-created neogenders - labels for gender identities that grew out of LGBTQIA+ spaces online, especially Tumblr and MOGAI (Marginalized Orientations, Gender Alignments, and Intersex) glossaries. The word neogender itself was coined in 2019 on Tumblr and became more widely used around 2020. Gynx showed up a little earlier, in Tumblr posts from about 2018, though no single person is credited with creating it.
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In South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal), "hijra" is a cultural and sociological term for transgender, intersex, or eunuch individuals who live outside the traditional male/female binary.
Since they take on a bit of a more spiritual role in society, it's fair to say this is the East Indian equivalent of Two-spirit.
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Intersex people have one or more secondary sex characteristics from the binary view of sex. Sex characteristics are physical features relating to sex; including chromosomes, genitals, gonads, hormones, other reproductive anatomy, and secondary features that emerge from puberty.
An intersex female is an intersex person who identifies as female.
Intersex people have one or more sex characteristics that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies. Typically, intersex is a medically or genetically diagnosed condition where sex characteristics are physical features relating to biological sex. These include chromosomes, genitals, gonads, hormones, and other reproductive anatomy, as well as secondary features that emerge from birth, puberty or even later in adulthood.
An intersex male is an intersex person who identifies as male.
Intersex people have one or more sex characteristics that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies. Typically, intersex is a medically or genetically diagnosed condition where sex characteristics are physical features relating to biological sex. These include chromosomes, genitals, gonads, hormones, and other reproductive anatomy, as well as secondary features that emerge from birth, puberty or even later in adulthood.
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A male (often abbreviated as M) is a person who has the identity and characteristics of a man. When displayed on a FetLife profile this is abbreviated to M.
Male is also often used as a medical term to describe sex rather than gender. The medical use of this term describes a person who is influenced by the presence of testosterone in the womb and is born with a reproductive system that includes a penis, testicles, and prostate.
Man usually refers to a person who is generally aligned with the traditional or personal sense of being a man. This often, but not always, aligns with people who identify as male. This can include:
Masc refers to a person (often someone gay, lesbian, or queer) who has an appearance or other characteristics traditionally seen as masculine.
Masc is the full word in gender and kink discourse.
An autonomous gender (most commonly referred to as maverick gender or maverique, AKA mav) is a non-binary gender identity that exists completely outside the traditional male-female spectrum, but is not an absence of gender.
Müllerian is another way to say "biological female" and describes a person who has ovaries and developed without being mostly exposed to testosterone before birth. The male counterpart to this term is wolffian. (Somewhat obscure)
Multigender is an umbrella a term for anyone who experiences more than one gender identity. Multigender identities can include:
Identifying one's gender as music-like. This could mean it feels smooth and beautiful, or anything the user associates with the label. It is very much a self-defined label.
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(Literally, "new gender",) an umbrella term which covers any gender labeled or defined after the year 2000.
Some examples include librafluid (mostly agender, but fluctuating with other genders slightly) and demigender (identifying only somewhat as one gender, and usually partly agender as well but not always!).
Non-binary (also spelled nonbinary) refers to a person whose gender identity falls outside the male-female (or man-woman) binary.
Non-binary can be any mix of male and female, any xenogender or neogender (identifying one's gender as something alien, for example), agender (no gender), or anything else that isn't "just male" or "just female."
It is up to individuals if they identify with the label of non-binary, and how they identify with it, whether it be as a vague umbrella or as their own specific gender identity on its own.
Non-binary is frequently shortened to enby.
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Omnigender is a gender identity in which a person experiences many or all genders, either simultaneously or fluidly.
This term is similar to and sometimes used interchangeably with pangender. Some people distinguish omnigender as identifying with many or all genders while experiencing them as separate or distinct, whereas pangender refers more broadly to identifying with all genders. Others use the two terms as synonyms.
Origins of the Term
Omnigender combines the Latin "omni," which means "all," with "gender," so it literally means "all genders."
The earliest documented use of the term may be in Virginia Mollenkott's 2001 book, "Omnigender: A Trans-Religious Approach." However, Mollenkott used omnigender very differently from its modern LGBTQ meaning. In her work, an omnigender society referred to one that does not distinguish or discriminate between genders. Instead, it is gender-inclusive or gender-neutral.
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Pangender is a gender identity in which a person identifies with or experiences all genders. A pangender person may feel connected to every gender simultaneously or as part of a single, broad gender identity. Pangender falls under the multigender umbrella and is often considered a non-binary identity.
Pangender and omnigender are often used interchangeably. Some people distinguish them by describing pangender as identifying with all genders as a unified identity, while omnigender emphasizes experiencing multiple or all genders as distinct. These distinctions are community-defined and are not universally agreed upon.
Paraboy is usually a gender identity for someone who feels a partial or near connection to being a boy or man, but not entirely. Often considered a nonbinary or genderqueer identity, a paraboy may experience masculinity or male-aligned traits without wholly identifying as male. The “para-” prefix means "beside" or "almost."
A paragirl is someone who identifies alongside girlhood, but not completely as a girl. The “para-” prefix means beside or almost, so a paragirl may feel adjacent to being a girl, sharing some connection with femininity or girlness, but not fully aligning with it in a traditional or binary way.
Pivotgender (also called expecgender or swivelgender) is a gender identity in which a person's experienced gender changes depending on who they are around. The shift is tied to the people present rather than occurring randomly or over time.
For example, a pivotgender person might:
It's generally considered a form of mutogender (a gender that changes under certain circumstances). It is often grouped under the broader non-binary or genderfluid umbrellas, though not everyone who identifies as pivotgender uses those labels.
Origins of the Term
This term is believed to have been coined on Tumblr in the mid 2010s. It is not widely used but does appear in LGBTQ+ forums and wikis.
A non-binary person who falls outside of the male-female binary and identifies with several genders or gender characteristics, either at the same time or at different times.
Identifying one's gender as doglike or puplike. This could mean that the user's gender feels playful, boyish, cozy, or anything the user associates with, as it is very much a self-defined gender label.
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A queer femme is usually a person who is both queer and femme, and who embraces feminine gender expression within a queer identity. This may include women, non-binary people, or transfeminine individuals who identify as queer in terms of sexual orientation, gender, or both.
While the term queer femme combines these two identities, it actually more than that. People who use this term often embrace the interplay of queerness and femininity as part of their identity. In other words, femininity is considered part of their queerness. They're not doing femininity to fit into a straight world, but see it as part of who they are as queer people.
Queer femme identity is different from traditional ideas of femininity. It’s often a deliberate and powerful way of expressing who someone is. But because many people assume that being feminine means being straight or passive, queer femmes can be overlooked or misunderstood - both in straight spaces and in queer communities.
In kink spaces, queer femmes may take on a wide range of roles - Dominant, submissive, switch, etc. They often challenge stereotypes that femininity must be passive or compliant.
See also: gender questioning.
Someone who is questioning or uncertain about their gender identity.
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A salmacian is an altersex identity describing someone who is born with singularly designated sex traits (only male or only female anatomy) but feels that they have, should have, or desire both a penis and a vagina, or some mix or variation of male and female genitals. It is a term centered on internal sense of sexed embodiment, not necessarily on gender identity or medical status.
Salmacian can be experienced as a sex identity, a gendered feeling, or a blend of both. People may use the label because they resonate with the idea of having a mixed genital configuration. While the term originally described people not born intersex, anyone—intersex or not—may use it if the concept meaningfully describes their experience.
This identity can involve:
Some salmacian people desire physical modification or imagine mixed-genital surgeries, while others do not seek medical transition at all. The identity is not dependent on medical intention.
Salmacian people may identify with one or more related terms such as:
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Someone who isn't sure what their gender identity is. Similar to Questioning, this is often abbreviated as UoG, or 'Unsure of Gender'.
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Versandrogyne is a gender identity where a person experiences both masculine and feminine aspects of gender at the same time, but the balance between them can shift over time.
Someone who is versandrogyne may feel more masculine at one point and more feminine at another, or experience different blends of both. These changes may happen frequently or gradually, and don’t follow a fixed pattern.
Unlike some fluid identities where a person moves between different genders, versandrogyne is generally described as holding both aspects at once. It's only the intensity or balance that changes, rather than one replacing the other.
Some versandrogyne people describe their gender using terms like “male” and “female,” while others use “masculine” and “feminine” to reflect how they experience or express their gender. As with many gender identities, individual experiences can vary.
A voidboy is a gender identity where someone identifies with boyhood/maleness in some way, but that identity feels distant, unclear, or defined by absence/emptiness. The “void” refers to a sense of gender being blank, missing, or ungraspable, while “boy” signals a connection to masculinity or being a boy. How and in what way the person feels connected to masculinity does not matter.
Voidgirl describes a gender identity where someone identifies with girlhood/femaleness, but that connection feels far away, unclear, or shaped by a sense of emptiness. The “void” means that that their gender feels blank or hard to grasp, while “girl” marks the connection to femininity or being a girl. How and in what way the person feels connected to femininity does not matter.
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Wolffian (obscure) is another way to say "biological male" and describes someone born with testes who developed with high levels of testosterone before birth. The female counterpart to this term is müllerian.
Woman usually refers to a person who identifies as woman. This often, but not always, aligns with people who identify as female. Those who identify as women can include:
- Cisgender women (assigned female at birth and identify as female)
- Transgender women (assigned male at birth but identify and live as female)
- Anyone who personally identifies with the term "woman" as part of their gender identity
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A non-binary identity that is typically "alien" or at least nonhuman. The prefix "xeno" means "alien" or "unusual."
Some examples:
This is not the same as being therian or otherkin, there's a difference between identifying your gender as being nonhuman-adjacent and identifying one's soul or self as nonhuman.
A term for the chromosomal pattern that causes a condition called Klinefelter syndrome, an intersex condition in which a person assigned male at birth has an extra X chromosome.
This can cause a number of common symptoms, including:
- Taller bodies, prone to less muscle
- Broader hips and reduced upper body strength
- Gynecomastia (development of breast tissue on an AMAB body)
- Smaller genitals
- High infertility rate
Frequently, the symptoms can be treated with hormone therapy (testosterone), though this will not reverse every physical change, particularly if done post-puberty (when most are diagnosed).
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