How can you tell if you are a boy or a girl, or something else entirely?
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sleepypoett
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Aug 12, 2015
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This can be very difficult to tell. When I discovered I was not the gender I was assigned at birth, I thought to myself "I am a girl." When that didn't feel right, I thought "I am a boy." That didn't quite feel right either! Luckily, there are many different terms on the gender identity spectrum, such as genderfluid, demigirl/boy, agender, and others. Try researching gender identity and applying these to yourself, and see which one fits. Gender is largely about your internal feelings, and outward expression comes second. I hope this was helpful!
Anonymous
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Aug 12, 2015
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There is a broad spectrum of identities, whether it's gender, sexuality etc. Nowadays you can go by whatever "label" you want to - you can even choose to not identify by any label at all. The best way to tell whether you're a boy, girl, or something else entirely (as simple as this sounds) is to go by how you feel. Do you feel like a girl? Like a boy? Like neither? Like both? Just know that whatever you're feeling is okay, and you don't need to explain yourself to anyone.
KeepLookingUp
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Aug 13, 2015
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It all boils down to stereotypes. I personally don't believe in gender roles, however I do understand them. You should ask yourself what you feel you relate to most? What feels right for you? Make sure you feel comfortable in your own skin, and find your gender identity by what comes easiest.
Rift
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Aug 13, 2015
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It's how you feel. Regardless of the body you're born in, figure out what you identify with the strongest. Don't worry if that takes a lot of time, it is more important to be accurate, than to be quick.
Anonymous
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Aug 13, 2015
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Honey, it's how you feel. If you don't feel like a boy, then don't identify as male. If you don't feel female, then don't identify as female. Feel like neither? Then don't be either. Just be yourself.
ConallBranagin
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Aug 13, 2015
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You are who you know, that person you have always known yourself to be is neither one absolute or another. It is not all about genitalia, or blues or pinks, there are so many shades in between and none are wrong.
Anonymous
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Aug 14, 2015
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I'm not sure that there is any "right" answer for this. Gender is certainly a lot more than your DNA or what body parts you have- gender identity can be very complex. I guess it's about what makes you feel good, what feels the most like you. Transitioning/ discovering your gender identity/ lack of is no simple thing. Please seek help from knowledgeable individuals if you are struggling with this very important part of your life.
Anonymous
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Aug 14, 2015
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I think that isn't really something other people can answer for you. It's purely based on what you're comfortable and happy labeling yourself.
Anonymous
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Aug 14, 2015
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The best way to tell if someone is a boy or girl, or something else, is to just ask them. Then you can know for sure.
DarkMoon09
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Aug 15, 2015
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it's a feeling, ask yourself what you're
feeling, how is that feeling relating to be certaing gender
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