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Off-Duty Style


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Posted by on April 30th, 2015 at 10:00 am

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Question: Gender help?


Caitlin asks…

Okay, so I’m a 14 year old girl. I’ve always been a tomboy. When I was younger I always wanted to be a boy. Eventually I grew out of it to a point. I’ve never told anyone I would be happier as a guy.

Lately I’ve been thinking that I actually would be happier as a guy. I’ve always dressed like a guy, acted like a guy, talked like a guy, and hung out with guys over girls. Sometimes I get confused for a guy, but it doesn’t bother me. Really it kinda makes me happy people would see me as a guy over a girl. Honestly I’m tempted to be a guy instead of a girl, but I’m afraid to. I’m afraid everyone around me will push on me that it’s a phase.

My family and friends know I’m a lesbian and they’re fine with it, but I’m not sure how they would react to me saying I’m transgender all of a sudden.

Has anyone got any advice?

Please post your response in the comments below.

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Posted by on April 30th, 2015 at 08:00 am

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Filling in Forms


Reposted from @angryqueerloser via Twitter…

cons of being genderqueer: filling. in. forms.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on April 29th, 2015 at 08:00 am

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At the Cafe


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Posted by on April 28th, 2015 at 10:00 am

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Profile: Joka or Alex


You can call me… Joka or Alex

I identify as… Gender fluid

As far as third-person pronouns go, … Depends on current feelings but prefer they most of the time

I’m attracted to… Anyone, mostly girly boys and boyish girls and especially gender fluid people.

When people talk about me, I want them to… Use my correct pronouns, stop gendering me so much.

I want people to understand… That it’s real, it’s not weird, and I really don’t care what you think- it’s my body and my mind. I feel this way and it is completely valid.

About Joka or Alex

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Posted by on April 28th, 2015 at 08:00 am

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The Jacket


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“Tucked in tie and suspenders. Loving the jacket, too. ”

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Posted by on April 27th, 2015 at 10:00 am

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Educating Myself


Someone wrote…

I’m a cis male and a couple of my friends came out about a year ago, one as a trans male and the other as non-binary. I’ve talked to them about it and read a lot about transgender stuff, and I’m finding it so liberating to have my casual preconceptions about gender demolished.

I’ve always accepted trans people, but I hadn’t made an effort to understand transgender issues until recently. Educating myself about trans stuff has made me more sensitive to the problems trans people encounter and the concerns they have, and it’s made me happier too.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on April 27th, 2015 at 08:00 am

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Spring Icon


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“Spring Icon: Nearly Naked.”

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Posted by on April 26th, 2015 at 10:00 am

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Maternity Clothes for Genderqueer Parents


Reposted from The Cut.

From the article…

Once upon a time, maternity clothing was all bows, floral patterns, and muumuus. While it has evolved in the last few decades to include body-conscious styles that flaunt (rather than hide) “baby bumps,” it’s remained mostly conventionally feminine.

The founders of the new line Butchbaby & Co. want to change that. Vanessa Newman, a digital strategist, and Michelle Janayea, a design student at Columbia College in Chicago, are creating an alternative to hyperfeminine maternitywear aimed at LGBTQ folks who are starting their own families.

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Posted by on April 26th, 2015 at 08:00 am

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Chopped


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Posted by on April 25th, 2015 at 10:00 am

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Living in the Middle


Someone wrote…

Throughout my life I’ve felt agender. Androgynous. But over the past 5 years, I’ve begun to consider myself masculine of center/trans* I dress in male clothing, I like to be perceived as male, and I go by male pronouns.

Lately I’ve been questioning whether I’m still in the middle of the gender spectrum. I’ve been envying male bodies and wish I could have certain characteristics for myself. The thing about transitioning is that it’s simultaneously terrifying and fascinating to me at the same time. The changes are permanent. I only want some of the changes that testosterone brings, but I cannot pick and choose the traits I develop if I do start T.

Can anyone who has been living in the middle of the gender spectrum relate? I want masculine traits when I want them, but not all the time. The days when I feel more masculine are when I feel dysmorphia. Most other days I’m fine. Any advice or stories?

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on April 25th, 2015 at 08:00 am

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Cat Shelf


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Posted by on April 24th, 2015 at 10:00 am

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Profile: Ann


You can call me… Ann

I identify as… genderqueer. Genetically female, feel half female, half neutral.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … She/her they/their

I’m attracted to… men, masculine genderqueer people

When people talk about me, I want them to… not gossip, be nice, be informed about what they say and the impact it can have.

I want people to understand… it’s ok to be genderqueer, we are people too

About Ann
18, freshmen in college, media arts major, Cambodian/South Korean American, cat lover, and born missing the pinky finger on my left hand

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Posted by on April 24th, 2015 at 08:00 am

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Mimosa


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Posted by on April 23rd, 2015 at 10:00 am

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That Feeling


Someone wrote…

That feeling you get when you realise you’ve fallen completely out of touch with a couple of people who used to be close to you, and immediately hope you don’t suddenly run into them because your gender identity has shifted at least twice since you last saw them and you wouldn’t like to spring that on them from out of the blue because they were so supportive of that one identity you used to have.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on April 23rd, 2015 at 08:00 am

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Bowtie and Braces


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Posted by on April 22nd, 2015 at 10:00 am

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Question: What Should Girlish Boys Wear?


Someone asks…

I’m a straight, girlish boy who has always dressed like a regular guy (usually in khakis and blue shirts).

I would like to be more open, but in contrast to the well-established tomboy look there doesn’t seem to be a consensus about how girlish boys should dress. I’m middle-aged and work in a place where business casual is the norm, so I need to look fairly professional.

I want to avoid the stereotypical gay guy look because it’s not me. Suggestions?

Please post your response in the comments below.

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Posted by on April 22nd, 2015 at 08:00 am

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Profile: Taylor


You can call me… Taylor

I identify as… genetically female agender

As far as third-person pronouns go, … my name or they/their

I’m attracted to… girls

When people talk about me, I want them to… not spread rumors

I want people to understand… Im just a person

About Taylor
I am 16 years old, I love history,running,photography and driving. I am Jamaican-American and love my rich culture. I want to be a photo journalist and human rights advocate.

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Posted by on April 20th, 2015 at 08:00 am

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Both/And


@1000blackbirds (via Twitter) wrote…

Dear Everybody: could we stop insisting that gender is always an either/or when sometimes it’s a both/and? #queer #genderqueer

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on April 19th, 2015 at 08:00 am

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“I just hope you can find us.”



A message from several intersex people about their journeys.
Want to learn more? Check out the Intersex Society of North America
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Posted by on April 18th, 2015 at 08:00 am

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