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Gender identity “Gender identity” is how a person sees themselves – their own internal sense and personal experience of gender. Only the individual can determine their own gender identity. Many people have a gender identity of a man or...
For some trans and gender diverse people, these surgeries are needed for their well-being. Surgeries can give relief from gender dysphoria (distress experienced when a person’s gender identity does not match their sex assigned at birth),...
For some people, the idea of coming out can be scary. Some fear negative reactions or rejection from friends and family. Societal attitudes and discrimination can make coming out harder. Coming out can also be a very positive...
Asex: Having no obvious sex or sex organs. Asexual can also refer to a person who does not experience sexual attraction. Assigned female at birth (AFAB): People who are declared to be female at birth based on how their genitals appear, and...
Some common terms used to describe sexual orientation: Bisexual – attracted to both sexes Heterosexual/straight – attracted to a different sex Homosexual – attracted to the same sex Lesbian – women attracted to women Gay –...