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What does cisgender mean?
Cisgender is a gender identity. Cisgender people have a gender identity that aligns with the sex that a doctor assigned them at birth. For example, a male who is cisgender will identify as a man, and a female who is cisgender will identify as a woman.
A person may use gender identity to describe how they feel about their gender. This gender may or may not be different from the sex a doctor assigned them at birth.
According to one article, children typically open identifying gender around the age of . Some people may know from a young age that their gender identity does not match the sex a doctor assigned them at birth, whereas others may discover this later on in life.
Also, people may change their gender identity at any point during their life.
Gender identity is unique to each individual, and no one else can narrate them what their gender identity is or should be. Some people may not feel comfortable or able to put a label on their identity.
Learn more about some diverse types of gender individuality here.
Gender expression refers to a
Trans people and cis gay men
The transgender community is currently experiencing some long-overdue recognition in our society. But unfortunately, with this new visibility there also comes an increasing level of violence directed toward them. It seems to me — a white, homosexual cisgender male — that the broader LGBT community trying earnestly to be more inclusive of trans people. But there is, no doubt, some serious eye-rolling going on in the gender diverse world from to see how lgbtq+ men are suddenly falling over themselves to include gender nonconforming people.
They must be wondering: Why now?
From my perspective, gay men are a teachable lot. Some of us are study to understand distinct segments of our community experience. We are beginning to grasp what it is like to be trans. And most of us sincerely believe that we are supportive.
Still, though: Why now?
The great question, one that screams for a full and sincere answer is this: Why have we not always been supportive?
I ponder that until we can be genuine about why we have worked to keep transgender people out of the mainstr
Cisgender and Straight Don’t Mean the Same Thing — Here’s Why
Some people tell you what terms they use to describe themselves. For others, you might include to ask.
If you’re not sure and you aren’t easy asking, don’t assume the labels someone does or doesn’t use.
Remember that some people might perceive uncomfortable talking about their gender or orientation, especially if they’ve experienced discrimination in the past.
If you’re unsure about what terms to use to describe yourself, take time to think about it. Read up about terms that might describe you. Examine out forums on Reddit and Facebook groups.
You can’t always tell what pronouns someone uses by looking at them. They might state their pronouns up front, or you have to ask. Remember, it’s better to ask than to assume.
If you’d like, you can share your pronouns when you meet novel people.
For example, you could simply say “Hi! My specify is so-and-so and my pronouns are they/them.” You can also add your pronouns to your social media bios and email signature.
There are many places where you can learn
When we talk about PrEP both inside and outside of our communities, we hear mostly about cis guys who have sex with other cis guys. Thankfully, the conversation around PrEP is expanding to include people of all genders. We see lots of articles about PrEP for “Men who own Sex with Men” (MSM) but… are we talking about cisgender men? Transsexual men? Are we assuming that there’s a silent “cis” in front of every M and W in relation to PrEP? Unfortunately, the answer to this is yes.
What we know within our collective doesn’t always line up with the wider medical institution's narratives.
We know that gender is broader and more expansive than the binary confines of existence assigned male or assigned female at birth. We also know that sexual attraction and pleasure are unique to each of us and are much more dynamic than heterosexuality or homosexuality. Many folks who have (or possess had) vaginas could boon from PrEP, but are often not offered PrEP due to longstanding heteronormative and cisnormative assumptions. The wider medical narratives presume that people born with vaginas don’t