Someone wrote…

I don’t feel feminine enough to be a girl nor do I feel masculine enough to be a boy.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

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D.Gray asks…

Is it possible to achieve an androgynous look with hormones without developing breasts?

Please post your response in the comments below.

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Submitted by ZuZu, the model.

Caesium recommends…

Beautifully written book that addresses gender in some very interesting ways. It’s about a genderless, hermaphroditic race named Wraeththu that evolves from humanity, and is able to alter men into beings like themselves—and don’t worry if the concept seems too sci-fi for your tastes; it’s very character driven and really doesn’t read like sci-fi at all.

You get a full range of characters’ reactions to their upturned gender. Some struggle with it; some embrace their dual nature and blame humanity’s decline on not recognizing that they all contained both masculine and feminine aspects; some groups try to superimpose gender roles onto themselves; and then there’s the glorious moment of a second-generation Wraeththu perplexed by the silly old concept of gender. The really fascinating thing is how much the ideologies and norms range from one group of Wraeththu to another; there’s the warlike Varr who divide themselves into a masculine soldier class and a feminine breeding class, the ultra-egalitarian Gelaming, and plenty of others in between–and of course you get to hear each group’s commentary on how barbaric the others are.

La Casa de Boedo, originally uploaded by Algonómade.

, originally uploaded by Julia Valencia.

You can call me… Sarah, Mae, MaeGal or any other variation of those.

I identify as… a pansexual female with masculine moments. I change depending on the people I’m around.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … generally female ones work. I wouldn’t mind gender-neutral ones at all. Males ones would not offend me, but would be a bit surprising as I look very female.

I’m attracted to… people and their personalities, not their gender. I’m blessed with the ability to love people for who they are mentally and emotionally, not physically. I like people who defy the norms. I like guys who look and act “girly” and I like girls who look and act “manly.” I like everything in between the lines as well.

When people talk about me, I want them to… like me for who I am. Listen to what I say, enjoy my personality, respect my views. Don’t judge me and I won’t judge you.

I want people to understand… that everyone is different. Don’t stereotype me, or anyone else. My personality and physical features don’t mesh as you might like them to? Look past that. It’s our differences that make us unique. Embrace everyone’s unique qualities.

About Sarah
Hi, I’m Sarah, but I go by MaeGal online. I’m 18 years old and live in Washington State, USA. I love fashion, photography, poetry, journalism, writing; I love all forms of liberal arts, basically. That’s all for now. If you want to know more, just ask. <3

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IMG_5993.JPG, originally uploaded by Angeliska.

Someone wrote…

Dating a transgender man doesn’t make me a lesbian or bisexual. I’m straight… just not narrow.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

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a cig, originally uploaded by misscwaslike.

You can call me… Daphnie-Jo.

I identify as… Genderqueer.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … He or She, I never request that anyone refer to me as “She” but my heart always skips a beat when someone does.

I’m attracted to… Intelligent, creative and confident people who follow their hearts.

When people talk about me, I want them to… say Daphnie is a kind, intelligent, generous, person who is worth knowing. That I am a loyal friend, good husband, and dedicated father.

I want people to understand… that gender-variant people are regular folks who like to talk about the weather, and current events as much as anybody else.

About Daphnie-Jo
Forty years old, married, father of two. Genderqueer or Genderfluid. Whatever labels work for whomever might be reading this.

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Asa Johannesson, Sweden, originally uploaded by The Gender Joker.

Submitted by Sloane. Photography by Kelley Anderson.

“Drag/Genderbending Show in Cincinnati, OH”

Someone wrote…

I shaved my head to feel masculine. Instead, I became at peace with my femininity.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

Comedian Mr.Murray Hill introduces his extensive tie collection. Also: Hill and friends send a message out for the It Gets Better Project here.

Sara on Being Proud of Who She is, originally uploaded by danielyuliharris.

Someone wrote…

Last weekend I was at Models of Pride, a youth conference for LGBT teens. They asked me what my preferred pronoun was. It was the first time someone asked me. I almost cried I was so happy!

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

Jesus Almost Got Me, originally uploaded by Michelangelocaduto (Michelangelo Rossato).