Gender, sexual and other kinds of identity often play big parts in our lives and our experiences living in the world, our sense of self, our sexualities, and our interpersonal relationships. Here’s information on gender, including transgender and gender-expansive identities, intersex, gender roles, expression and navigating gender in relationships, sexual orientation, including the asexuality spectrum, and other kinds of sexual identity, as well as other aspects of identity to help you find your own way around your own identity and figure out what it all means for you.
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I’m an AFAB person who is close enough to feeling cis. I’m not a trans man, and I don’t wish I was a boy, but I really wish I had a penis. I don’t want a flat chest, or a more “masculine” body. I want...
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Feelings about my body as a cis(?) girl
- s.e. smith
Articles and Advice in this area:
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Columnist Adam England has been providing empathetic and kind advice specifically for bi guys since 2021!
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- Liz Duck-Chong
I offer this letter against the current moment, in hope of providing some words that help, or at least make you feel less alone.
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- Adam England
Mental health struggles aren’t unique to bisexual individuals, but we’re more likely than other groups to find things hard.
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- Adam England
If you feel like the only bi guy around, that’s understandable – but you’re definitely not alone.
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- Aliah Maharaj
- Ro Sandoval
Happy Ace Week from Scarleteen! To celebrate the last day of this special week, we have compiled a list of resources within and beyond Scarleteen for you and yours.
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- Adam England
Whether it’s your first semester or your last, Adam England has tips for making friends and navigating campus as a bi guy.
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- Adam England
It can be difficult when it feels like your identity is being ignored and overlooked.
Advice
- s.e. smith
There are lots of ways to be a woman and have a relationship to your body. If the sensation of having a penis feels good for you, it’s something you can explore.
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- Mikaela Duffy
Dr. Nik M. Lampe discusses their research on aging LGBTQIA+ people with Mikaela Duffy.
Advice
- Sassafras Patterdale
Even if you can’t live authentically in all aspects of your life, it’s still possible to prioritize gender-affirming self-care wherever you can.
