Archive for February 2017


Question: Older but genderfluid


Sophie asks…

I recently (last year) identified as genderfluid, but here’s the thing – I’ve just turned 61! I’d love to know how many ‘older’ genderfluid people you have on this site, as I have so many questions. As much as I love hearing from and about the many beautiful younger non-binary people in the world, for those of us who only got here later in life (although recognising now that we’ve always been that way), it can feel pretty confusing. I was born male, and have presented as male throughout my life, so one of my big questions is how I can ‘feminize’ myself, so that the half of me that is female can show herself a bit more?

Please post your response in the comments below.

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Posted by on February 28th, 2017 at 08:00 am

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Profile: Allen


You can call me… Allen or Ilithiss

I identify as… No idea, I’m sticking with my assigned gender. Female.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … Any. Male pronouns make me all warm and fuzzy, though.

I’m attracted to… Boys and girls. I’m open to trying with other genders, though.

When people talk about me, I want them to… smile and be happy. Respect my sexuality and the fact that I am polyamorous with a love of Disney and metalcore

I want people to understand… that I am not perfect and am still attempting to understand myself as well as the world around me.

About Allen or Ilithiss

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Posted by on February 28th, 2017 at 08:00 am

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Profile: Dana


You can call me… Dana

I identify as… queer androgynous artist.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … she/her, they/them, open to suggestions.

I’m attracted to… Many people, but mostly Will Minor.
Men and women and non-binary and or queer/trans folk. All inclusive. It’s beyond the skin.

When people talk about me, I want them to… Talk of me kindly.

I want people to understand… Art and humanity, and the beauty of their healing forces.

About Dana
“…the inexpressible can be contained – inexpressibly! – in the expressed.” ~ Maggie Larson

I’m a baked potato/dank femme. My interests lay in the arts and humanities, though I constantly feel that I am just motoring up on my endeavors. I study in California, theatre arts and gender studies. I manage and create, when I manage to create.

Let’s help each other along in this journey!

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Posted by on February 18th, 2017 at 08:00 am

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Hungry Ghost



From the artist, Alynda Segarra:

‘Hungry Ghost’ captures the beauty of safe and queer DIY venues and parties. These sanctuaries will only become more important in these grave and uncertain times. Queerness is the future of our country and we, the future generation, are aiming for the freedom of gender fluidity and intersectional justice for all people. As artists and freethinkers we must care for each other and hold these safe spaces close to us. With those we lost in Oakland and Orlando in our hearts, this video is a love letter to all the queer people who are putting on intentional events that promote nights of safety, unity and freedom. Keep up the good work.


Posted by on February 16th, 2017 at 08:00 am

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Profile: harri


You can call me… harri

I identify as… femme male, genderqueer, neither, agender

As far as third-person pronouns go, … he, she, they

I’m attracted to… boys and girls

When people talk about me, I want them to… know that I am an out and proud femme male.

I want people to understand… Men can be FEMME.

I am happy that femme males threaten patriarchy.

Women and femme males need to support each other.

Women’s rights are also femme male rights.

About harri

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Posted by on February 14th, 2017 at 08:00 am

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I Accepted That Label


Someone wrote…

I have no idea how a woman feels, and I don’t identify with the way a man supposedly feels. I suppose I am an androgyne, because a woman at an old job once remarked that I was androgynous. I accepted that label. It feels ok. Maybe I just enjoy being ambiguous.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on February 13th, 2017 at 08:00 am

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a(symmetric)


asymmetric

Submitted by Alyx, the model and photographer.

“I sort of accidentally gave myself a bad haircut (not unusual for me at all) but here I’m trying to uh … ‘rock it’, if you will — pretend it was deliberate. because it …. was…? (shhh)”

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Posted by on February 12th, 2017 at 10:00 am

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Wonder Woman of Vogue



Leiomy Maldonado, Wonder Woman of Vogue


Posted by on February 12th, 2017 at 08:04 am

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Profile: isaac!! :^)


You can call me… isaac!! :^)

I identify as… genderqueer!

As far as third-person pronouns go, … i use they/them!!

I’m attracted to… girls and non-binary folks, such as myself.

When people talk about me, I want them to… treat my identity with respect.

I want people to understand… gender isn’t something black and white. if someone finds something that defines how they feel inside, then we shouldn’t put them down. we should help them feel valid.

About isaac!! :^)
i’m an artist!!! kinda. i like to draw a lot and that’s an artist in my book. i can sing decently and my hair is definitely not this color naturally.
(also my instagram is @isaactheghostowl)

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Posted by on February 10th, 2017 at 08:00 am

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Car Makeup!


Chris

Submitted by Chris, the model.

“After arriving in Manchester to introduce my sister to the real me for the first time, I did a full contour in my car! I love my makeup!”

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Posted by on February 9th, 2017 at 10:00 am

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What a task!


Someone wrote…

As a 63 yr old man that wishes he was female instead of male, I need a way to meet other people like me. What a task! I feel overwhelmed and am very afraid most of the time. Someone please talk to me.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on February 9th, 2017 at 08:00 am

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Riah


You can call me… Riah

I identify as… bi/pan aro-flux asexual non-binary genderfluid

As far as third-person pronouns go, … they/them or ze/hir, or other gender nutral pronouns (that are NOT it/its)

I’m attracted to… nice/cute/cool/fun people :)

When people talk about me, I want them to… respect my pronouns and gender, and talk nicely (make me seem hella awesome :D).

I want people to understand… that i can be quite sensitive when it comes to my gender, that i’m not interested in sex (and might never be), and that i want to be ur friend (if u r nice) :)

About Riah
Into way too many things, such as (tons of) fandoms and shows and books, drama/acting, climbing, exploring/adventure, making/designing (drawing on) clothes (especially for Pride), and cuddles :)

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Posted by on February 8th, 2017 at 08:00 am

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They Just Think I Am


Someone wrote…

I’m AFAB and can’t express my being nonbinary to anyone because I enjoy some woman-coded things and they just think I am and should be a girl.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on February 7th, 2017 at 08:00 am

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Else / Corbin


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You can call me… Else online, Corbin irl

I identify as… A playwright, spouse, friend, seeker, non-political activist (cultural activist?), artist, and good cook.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I do not like language to define me, only support me. To support me, use they/them

I’m attracted to… The combination of fear and honesty that expresses itself through hard work and ambition. Understanding, as both knowledge and compassion. Irreverence in darkness. Thought in action, theory in flesh. Righteously chaotic artists. Myth-makers.

When people talk about me, I want them to… Argue.

I want people to understand… Fear came first, and it piles on. Before identity, before patriarchy, before language, before history, before tribalism, before evolution, before consciousness there was fear. It is the great tool, the mechanism of civilization that brought us out of the woods, that gave us both reason and faith. It is a powerful force, but it only serves to the good if we are afraid for one another, and not of one another.

About Else / Corbin
Else is Corbin’s digital name. It is derived from conditional statements, used in both logic and computer coding, as the undefined alternative to all explicitly defined options. Their plays Boxcar, Three Seconds, and Saving Throw, are available on New Play Exchange, and their company website can be accessed through http://tinyurl.com/renovationists.


Posted by on February 3rd, 2017 at 08:00 am

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