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I don't identify as either gender consistently. What does this mean?

Profile: marquesBloodbrother
marquesBloodbrother on May 8, 2017
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There are many different genders. Some people identify as both at once, with one sometimes being stronger than the other. Some people, like myself, switch in between genders, which is called gender fluidity. You can look up "List of gender identities" and read to see which one applies to you
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BalancED on Jul 31, 2017
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It can mean whatever you want it to mean. That may sound vague, but the gender spectrum is so broad that often people just choose whatever term means the most to them! I have friends who identify as agender that sometimes feel pulled towards male, female, or other. Others identify as genderqueer, or genderfluid. Taking the time to read about the different gender concepts can be a great way to find what works for you.
Profile: effectator
effectator on Oct 9, 2017
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This could mean several things. Maybe you don't feel comfortable with the way you present yourself in terms of your gender, and wish you could look a bit more masculine/feminine/androgynous. That could mean you're experiencing a bit of gender dysphoria. Maybe you sometimes you feel secure as male, sometimes you feel secure as female, and sometimes you feel secure as neither, or both. That could mean you might identify as something like genderfluid, or genderflux. Maybe you just don't feel like "male" or "female" apply to you, and you might be agender/non-binary/etc. The first step to discovering more about your gender is to ask yourself: What would make me happiest? Would you be happier if people referred to you by different pronouns? Would you be happier if you started wearing skirts, or started wearing a binder? Would you be happier if people started referring to you by a different name? For some people like myself, sexuality can be easy to figure out. I know I'm pansexual and can be attracted to anyone. I'm still, however, trying to learn about my gender. All you have to do, though, is keep learning and surround yourself with people that want to help and encourage you to learn about yourself.
Profile: ceruleancacti
ceruleancacti on Nov 13, 2017
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It means that you are genderfluid and identify with qualities perceived as both "feminine' or 'masculine' depending on the day, hour, minute, etc. You have the freedom to not be boxed into a gender binary. In fact, some would argue there are infinite types of genders, versus just male and female. This means you are fluid with your gender identity.
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Anonymous on Mar 5, 2018
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Not identifying with either gender means just that! There are terms such as gender queer, gender fluid, and more if you're looking for a definition as to what you feel that you could be.
Profile: Aayla
Aayla on Jul 8, 2019
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That would mean that your identity fits the non-binary spectrum. Being non-binary means not identifying 100% as either male or female, and that's a totally valid identity!
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