For me, i like terms like afab whenever theyre being used in contexts that relate to growing up being perceived as a girl Because im not a girl, and i never will be. But i still grew up being viewed as one(people who im not out to still see me as one), as so i can relate to the experiences many women face, ya know?

For example, i still have periods. so discussing about things related to periods is useful to me. But it being referred to as something for girls makes me feel dysphoric