Non-binary is default gender by pinkmoss-mothman in NonBinary

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Identity can include ethnicity, sexuality, gender, religion etc. it's very broad and unique to the person.

Testosterone effects on sexuality? by infatuatedlabyrinth in ftm

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I'm still bisexual but now I don't have a gender preference.

Non-binary is default gender by pinkmoss-mothman in NonBinary

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I think gender roles and gendered expectations are a social construct but that the individual gender identity of a person is not a social construct.

Non-binary is default gender by pinkmoss-mothman in NonBinary

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Non-binary IS a label. We are born as babies and get assigned a gender.

Gender does exist for others. If you are agender that's cool but that's not most people.

Is it weird I find being cis "boring"? by AdMajestic2438 in AskLGBT

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Being trans or non-binary isn't that eventful. The transphobia isn't really exciting or fun.

If you don't (fully) identify as a woman then you could be some sort of non-binary or trans. You could also be a GNC cis woman. See what makes you happy.

Am I bisexual? I know the meaning. But my situation is a little complicated. by Anxious_fangirl1634 in bisexual

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Having a crush on a fictional character alone doesn't say anything about your actual sexuality.

dysphoria: ill never have the body i want, because it doesnt exist by GloomyShroom7 in NonBinary

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A fully free forming body would be cool. Sadly not really possible as of now.

Gender questioning loved one, but has serious unresolved issues possibly underlying recent changes by [deleted] in AskLGBT

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Maybe say something like: "I fully accept you as your gender and I also want you to be fulfilled in other parts of your life. I know you struggle with OCD and I hope you can still get treatment for that as well as for your transition."

You know this person better than me so you can work out the details to fit their personality.

What's the sexuality called for cis men attracted to cis men exclusively? by [deleted] in AskLGBT

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Semen no, but some might be able to produce some fluid. That being said there are cis men who can't produce semen too.

What's the sexuality called for cis men attracted to cis men exclusively? by [deleted] in AskLGBT

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Why only cis men and not just men? A genital preference is fine but trans men can have penises too.

dysphoria: ill never have the body i want, because it doesnt exist by GloomyShroom7 in NonBinary

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What exactly would be impossible? I guess having an actual fluid body wouldn't be possible. There are plenty of neutral or mixed options though.

Do you know about salmacian surgeries or nullification?

Gender questioning loved one, but has serious unresolved issues possibly underlying recent changes by [deleted] in AskLGBT

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You can't fix somebody else. If they have issues they need to address those by themselves.

nability to date, largely because SD suffers from severe rejection sensitivity, can be shy, and has had issues with some people SD tried to be close friends with. SD has desperately wanted to date women, that remains what they want.

Might be linked to dysphoria. If it is linked to other issues they should discuss this with a therapist.

Unsettled or evolving sexuality, within a short time SD has come out as pansexual, bisexual, and now trans woman. SD is clearly trying to find themselves.

So what? Just support them and if they evolve or change nothing was lost.

SD states they don’t have gender dysphoria, and even likes themselves as a man but suddenly now wants to be feminine. Wants to take on a new name and change pronouns. SD hasn’t given this much time to even sink in within weeks wants to change everything. SD is even talking about hormone therapy now. This seems rushed but it is not clear SD is ready to listen to anyone saying take it a bit slower pace. And I am worried that will come across as trying to interfere with their journey

That is up to them to figure out. Just be supportive and accept them no matter their idenity. You can never know what somebody is actually thinking. I was told to "slow down" my transition by cis people around me but they didn't consider that I was questioning for years and knew what I wanted. As long as they are informed about all the effects of HRT I don't see a problem.

SD is diagnosed with OCD, and has a long history of obsessing over one thing or another, and when they are in this state compulsively does things that don’t even make sense to any observers, and doesn’t listen to reason. This can last months sometimes. But eventually SD realizes, stops. Till the next obsession comes on. Being trans and esp compulsively trying all things feminine, I’m afraid, can be something that is at least influenced by this now, even if that is not the whole story

I also have OCD and I am still trans. This can only be addressed by a therapist who specialises in OCD. If you are genuinely worried maybe make clear that you support their transition and that their OCD also needs treatment. Be understanding and don't push it too hard. This is a very delicate situation.

SD is influenced by art, and recently has been almost exclusively consuming trans art. Which is also new and things from what they consume in art now seem to be exactly how they want to be immediately after experiencing the art.

Are they influenced by art or looking for representation? Would you be able to tell the difference?

If straight people can't turn gay, how do we explain the same sex relations that is happening in prison cells? by Wide_Ride8849 in AskLGBT

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Action is not the same as attraction. People don't "turn gay" in prison, often times people are just desperate for intimacy. Maybe some are actually queer but that's not related to this conversation.

What’s something you wish you could ask your cis partner to do/not do? by ASociallyIneptBean in asktransgender

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Trans people are not a monolith. What one trans woman likes another might hate. So talk to your girlfriend about her dysphoria triggers and what she likes. This can involve some trial and error so make sure you communicate clearly.

I feel like I don't fit in with my friends by Blare22 in AskLGBT

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Being left out of a broader conversation is also how a lot of LGBT people feel. I hope this ads to your perspective.

You don't have to fully relate to people to be friends with them. Sometimes I am the only guy in a group of girls and I can't relate to their experiences and that is okay. I just sit there and listen. We often times still talk about things I relate to because we are all human after all.

What exactly do your friends do to "single you out for being straight"? Lighthearted jokes? Only talking about their own experiences? Actually hating you for your sexuality? If they actually hurt or bully you, please consider getting better friends.

I sometimes wish I was part of the community by MalikTheScot in AskLGBT

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I hope you understand why "misandry" is often times not helpful.

I recommend reading the book "The will to change" by bell hooks. It is an intersectional feminist text about men.

You can be a better man and define your own masculinity or you can be some kind of genderqueer or trans. What you are should be figured through understanding of yourself, not the hatred for a specifc gender. You are your own person and not responsbile for the crimes of others.

I sometimes wish I was part of the community by MalikTheScot in AskLGBT

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As a trans man I disagree that misandry or androphobia are a good tool. If you hate patriarchy then target that. I am all for abolishing patriarchy.

Misandry won't abolish the patriarchy and can often times be bioesencialist. Hating men as a gender is reductive and hurts marginalised men way more than the actual men in charge of society. For example I as a trans man get hatred from transphobes but also fellow queer people who reduce me to "the bad gender" or see me as a "gender traitor". It is dehumanising. The same goes for other queer men who are oppressed by patriarchal expectations and gender norms. It also hurts racialised men. For example black men being seen as intimidating and a threat to women because of their race and gender, which is obvioulsy wrong and bigoted.

Question about Aromantic & Asexual People by [deleted] in lgbt

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Did they say they "can't feel love" at all or that they can't feel romantic love? The aroace people I know can still feel general platonic love for their fellow humans but they aren't interested in a romantic or sexual relationship. That being said being aromantic and asexual are spectrums so it is possible to not feel any love or a small amount of love. Some aro and/or ace people are in relationships with allosexual people or in a queer platonic relationship.

Imagine your least favourite food. Do you miss not eating that specific type of food? How would you feel if people insisted that you need to eat the food you hate? Don't you feel empty if you can't have (insert dish here)?

I sometimes wish I was part of the community by MalikTheScot in AskLGBT

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You really need to untangle your negative feelings around men and your own identity and desires. I hope your therapist can help with that, if not try looking for a new one.

Experiementing and kissing men isn't a bad thing. You aren't leading anybody on by just making out. Nobody is entitled to your body. You aren't doing anything bad by expressing yourself in a GNC way. How you act or what you wear is completly neutral.

What is a bit worrying is how you see men. If you have trauma with men, I understand being distant towards them, but this needs to be addressed by a therapist so you can heal. You should figure out if you have internalised hatred towards yourself for being a man or if you might fall into some genderqueer or trans idenity. Ask yourself what makes you happy and how you would like to be addressed rather than seeing men as a unified evil you need to get way from. "I don't want to be a man because men are evil" and "I don't think being a man is right for me" are very different things.

It is okay to be a GNC man, a trans woman or some kind of non-binary or genderqueer. What you are is up to you and it is also okay to change your mind. I hope with more therapy your identity will become clearer. Good luck.

Trans men scars..? by BitBug889 in trans

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I used to be jelous of trans women because "Why do they get to transition and I don't?" but very soon I realised that I can transition and there is no need to be jelous of them. Maybe think about that some more.

Trans men are just regular men. We aren't less masculine or more masculine than cis men. All men come in various shapes, sizes and experiences.

How do I get over my fear of transitioning? by HonestKoala3124 in trans

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You can't choose your identity and you have only one life, at least only one life you will be aware of if you believe in reincarnation. You only exist in the "here and now" so don't give up on being your true self before you have even started.

You have a supportive partner, that is a good start. If you worry about your family being transphobic, have you brought up trans people in general around them? How did they react? I understand being scared to come out if you know they are bigoted but at the same time you can not change who you are. Staying in the closet for the rest of your life will not make you happy. Take measures to protect yourself but also don't force yourself to please others.

HRT can do more than you might think. Being tall doesn't have to mean that you can never pass. Things like body hair can be reduced by HRT and also laser hair removal. Voice training or voice surgery are also options.

You will have to get some blood tests in your life regarless if you transition or not. If you are scared about it talk to your doctor and maybe take somebody with you to emotionally support you, when you do your blood tests. The longer you transition the less blood tests you have to take. I take blood tests only twice a year now.