Reposted from We Are The Youth.

“THIS wonderful profile from our 2012 Midwest trip!

“I came out at school in eighth grade when I had a crush on this girl and she told everyone, and I was ashamed of it because it was embarrassing. But I had supportive friends that helped me through it. My friends said, “If those other people don’t accept you for who you are, then fuck them, you know. You got us. We love you. Just be who you are.” – Mai, 17, St. Paul, MN.”

Photo by Laurel Golio, interview as told to Diana Scholl.

Someone wrote…

One of my absolute favourite things in the world is hearing about trans kids in supportive families. It makes me very happy, knowing that people can be themselves out in the open. I guess I’m also a bit jealous, too, since their families are more supportive than mine will ever be…

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

Submitted by Chris, the model.

“I grew sick of shaving to present non-male… and after much self-hatred of it, today I learned to love my facial hair thanks to a good friend.”

Annie Anonymous asks…

I was born female. I’ve never really been a girly-girl, but I’ve never been a boy either. I hate my breasts, and want them removed as soon as possible. I don’t like being a girl. I fit no stereotypes of being a girl, but I fit few stereotypes of being a boy. I heard the term non-binary a few months ago, and I immediately knew that I connected with that. I’ve heard multiple terms that I know don’t sound like me. Genderfluid, for example. I know that’s not me. I don’t identify with either gender.

The thing is, I’m terrified to transition. I know I want top surgery, but I don’t think I want hormone replacement surgery. I don’t know how to talk to my parents, let alone my friends. I know how much I’d be judged at school, though that doesn’t really matter to me. I don’t really mind pronouns. They don’t really bother me, though I like the sound of they and them and their more than he and she.

I’ve heard the term third gendered, and I think that’s who I am. I feel that I have a gender, but it’s not male or female. I feel like there isn’t a name for it. I hate that I have to go into women’s toilets, or buy clothes from the men’s section, (Girl’s clothes are too pink and frilly, so I wear boys’). I hate that society is so binary.

How did you transition, anyone with similar experiences? Slowly, or all at once? Is there any advice you can give me?

Please post your response in the comments below.

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Submitted by Diana Gottschalk, the model.

“Gave the biggest presentation of my PhD career so far that day. Still had the professional hair, but changed into street clothes. It was a good day.”

Someone wrote…

I think I might be genderfluid. I’m a female from birth, but my whole life, people have always thought that I’m a boy. I usually laugh it off when people misgender me, but in truth, I don’t know how to feel about that, especially since I’ve deliberately grown my hair out and started wearing skirts so people assume I’m a female. People have thought I was a boy upon meeting me when I had makeup on and my hair in pigtails, because of my face.

I sometimes think I should let my masculinity show, because people already think I’m a guy, but I’m scared, and I’m not sure what I’m scared of.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

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Reposted from alicexz.

“Another painting for my solo art show, “MOMENTS II,” which opens on June 12th at Bottleneck Gallery! One of my personal favorites to come out of it!!”

Reposted from parnassiandreams.

“Guess who went to the Bronx Botanical Gardens today. ”

Someone wrote…

I am a genderfluid pansexual (Female at birth) and I recently
came out to a few people.. I’m happy because most* of them accepted me for who I am (I AM the same person as before, after all) and tried to learn more about me.

I haven’t told the whole world about myself yet but I hope to, soon enough. I want to just be able to express myself freely without anyone giving me weird looks… I want a short haircut, I wanna wear “boy’s” clothes, I wanna walk how I want, talk how I want… I can’t explain it in words. I hope I can do this soon. I’ll be a lot happier then. :3

*One of my friends couldn’t accept this fact and tried to convince me that I am most definitely a girl…

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

Reposted from Dangerous Minds.

“A collection of historical “drag queens” dating back to the 1800s and then onwards. The reason I’m using “drag queen” in double quotes is because I’m not entirely sure if these people were transgender, cross-dressers, dressing up as women for theatrical purposes or just for the of fun it. The information is very limited for each image. Either way, they’re all gorgeous and seem quite comfortable with themselves in front of a lens during a time when society looked down on such self-expression. ”

Reposted from itsjessegurl.

“I was watching the Stonewall Uprising documentary and the name Marsha P. Johnson was not mentioned once considering she was a leader of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. So I felt like posting these Polaroids of her taken by Andy Warhol to show remembrance of her as the significant trailblazer that she was in making the Stonewall Riots happen. It’ll be 46 years since the riots on June the 28th and 45 years since the first gay pride march took place in New York City as a result of the Stonewall Riots. Thank you Marsha. RIP.”

Reposted from faintfamiliarity.

“Down to be your butch dream.”

Someone wrote…

All of this is new to me and I’m completely overwhelmed. I’m gender fluid, but I am physically a male. I have a definite feminine side that I was to bring out more, but I have no idea where to start. I don’t know anyone like me nor have I ever met anyone like me. Part of me is scared and part of me wishes I knew what the hell to do.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

Reposted from Alljokesnoromance.

“posted with homegrrrrl gloria anzaldua at #lbpride #nepantla #femmesofcolorvisibility”

Crime asks…

I’m 13 close to 14 and I’ve been questioning my gender for a couple of years now. I was born a female but I’m masculine and dress up like a male. On the other hand though, I don’t think I’m transgender because I’m still feminine and sometimes dress like a woman. I understand that you can be a cross dressing male/female, but there are times where I don’t want to only be called a male, or a female.
So, I’ve come the conclusion that I’m either genderqueer or genderfluid. But, I’m at such a young age, I don’t know if this is just a phase or not. I strongly feel these things about my gender, but I don’t know if I’m too young to make such a big decision for the rest of my life.

There’s nothing stopping me from changing my gender, I just don’t want to regret in the future if I decide to be a female or male. So my question is if y’all could give me advice about choosing your gender(s) and how to chose it wisely so I won’t have any regrets.

Please post your response in the comments below.

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Reposted from tomboyfemme. (via typicaltomz.).

“Instagram @lexiekioe”

Someone wrote…

I know that gender and having gender gives comfort and a sense of identity to a lot of people, but to be honest, it’s wearing me down to present myself as something I am not.

My identity is is something that most people have never even heard of. I am a joke to them. And unfortunately, that means that I do not exist. The queer community is the only place where I am welcomed, yet even in the community, many are ignorant and even say trans*/NB phobic things without realizing it.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?

Reposted from Perbe.

“me and @c-rapmonster for #tdov. (me on right, genderfluid femme latinx they/them he/him)”

You can call me… Nini

I identify as… Genderfluid

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

I’m attracted to… everyone under the sun

When people talk about me, I want them to… refer to me by my preferred pronouns and name

I want people to understand… That my appearance and my gender should not effect which pronouns you use to describe me with. My pronouns are my own personal choice.

About Nini

» Define yourself. «