India wrote…

I have identified as genderqueer for many years, and have been confident and secure in my gender neutral, polyamorous life. But now I’m pregnant and it seems that fact automatically throws out all other parts of my gender and sexuality. People who have known me for years are acting like I’ve somehow “converted” to a straight life. I know who I am and feel the same as I always have but it is frustrating to be judged as suddenly “normal” because of this.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

Submitted by Atticus, the model. Photography by Lisa Granados.

“This is a really great descriptor of everything I am: not just a trans boy, but a fan of cat naps and a thumb sucker. Nothing to hide and no shame.”

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Submitted by Mirime, the model and photographer.

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Someone wrote…

I’ve always identified as deeply femme but went into a hair salon a few days ago and kept asking the stylist to cut my hair shorter and shorter and shorter until there was almost nothing left. When I left I wiped off all of my makeup and couldn’t recognize my reflection in store windows. I went to my partner’s house and put on his dress pants and oxford shirts and cried. “Oh my god,” I thought to myself, “I am finally in my real body.”

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

Submitted by Landon, the model and photographer.

“Shaving cream and lipstick! I was feeling genderfabulous after my first, very short haircut a little over a year ago.”

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You can call me… Dan

I identify as… Transmasculine?

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I prefer male pronouns.

I’m attracted to… all women regardless of birth assigned sex, trans* men, androgyne persons, anyone who can have a good conversation. Anyone who can cuddle like a champ.

When people talk about me, I want them to… hopefully use my name and pronouns even when I’m not listening.

I want people to understand… That I’m not any less of a man because I wear dresses on occasion.
That you don’t have to be gay to not be a bigot.
Sexuality and gender are not black and white.
I’m just a person. Treat me like one.

About Dan
I’m seventeen. I live in a small conservative town. I’m not out to my mom. My dad is gone, but if he were here he would say, “Yeah, okay.” and then make pot brownies. I like music. I like art. I am mediocre at both. I read like a librarian. I knit and sew like an old woman. When I meet someone, I care very deeply for their safety and well-being. I love too much for my own good.

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Feb 17th I did mention I got a tutu, right?, by Michael D. Dunn.

Alex wrote…

I have now decided that gei is a word. It’s pronounced just like guy (those of you who know German will understand the method to my madness), but while guy has the connotation of male, gei is similar in meaning to boi. However, gei, in my head, doesn’t sound like my gender is being referred to as child like, which is what I think of when I hear boy, girl, grrl, gurl, boi, etc. So there! For tonight, I am a gei. Tomorrow? Who the hell knows!

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

Submitted by Kai, the model and photographer.

“I’m a trans-feminine person nearing one year into my gender journey. Here I’m finally beginning to become content with my hair.”

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You can call me… Fabio.

I identify as… pansexual, would want to be more androgynous, I don’t like labels. Though I’ve mostly been heteroflexible I suppose. I believe in sexual fluidity and just do what feels right.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I feel most natural with “he” (probably because it’s what I’m used to), although depending on who’s saying it (or with what intention). “She” or “her” has made me feel emotionally understood. It broadens who I am, and I don’t feel restricted to male-ness whatever that means. “Ze” and “hir” would be awesome too.

I’m attracted to… I’ve been attracted to just about any category of person. It really depends , I can’t really pinpoint what specifically attracts me to a person. I’ve been intimate mostly with girls, but have been with boys when given the opportunity. Most people assume I’m totally straight because of that I guess.

When people talk about me, I want them to… I want people to talk about me in whatever way they will. I’m not much for trying to make specific impressions on them.

I want people to understand… that stereotypes run so deep that it literally warps the way we interact with other people. I want people to understand that words are dead, and that nothing can touch the reality of who a person is, unless we want to submit to labels and conformity. I’m really not that big on changing anyone’s views, I just want to meet more people who care about these types of things

About Fabio
I am 21 years old , I practice art ritualistically , I love learning and reading constantly , I “meditate” per say though I do not believe in the spirit concept , I write all the time, I love the body/movement, I’m generally a really nice guy , I’m vegan , I believe in activism (though not specifically for animal rights, more occupy/anonymous/zeitgeist/anti-establishment type of thing), I want to live all over the world, I believe in deep ecology to a certain degree, I don’t know. I’m less typical than I probably just outlined , I’m not used to describing myself.

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One in a photo series of water wigs by artist Tim Tadder. Reposted from behance.

Someone wrote…

The super power I’ve always wanted was transfiguration, so that I can painlessly change my body to match my gender throughout the day.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

Submitted by anonymous, the model and photographer.

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Submitted by genderWHAT?! and ExpressionGSM.

“genderWHAT?! and ExpressionGSM are two new organizations at Arizona State University. There is no age restriction to attend any event, and you do not have to be a student to attend.”

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