Thanks TSER for explaining the difference between gender identity, gender expression, sex and attraction so colourfully! Anyone can be anywhere in any combination on these sliding scales!

Gender dysphoria describes the feelings of distress or discomfort with a person’s own gender. This is often because the person experiences a disconnection with the gender they were assigned, which can negatively impact a person’s mental health. Under this definition, body dysphoria is the disconnection with one’s own body, whereas social dysphoria is the discomfort that comes with gendered language and actions being used in reference to that individual.

Confused what gender identity is? Check out this cute unicorn who may be able to help!

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