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Originally Posted by lynn P.
I consider myself very accepting of the gay population and understanding of transgendered people. My brother was gay and I've always had the natural ability to empathize with these groups. He's no longer alive unfortunately. Your 1st post was interesting and I didn't realize there was such detailed groups but its still very confusing for the average person. I will try to tread lightly so I don't offend you, but you said we could ask questions and I'm very inquisitive by nature.
I understand how a persons biological gender might not coincide with who they feel they are. When you say you're gender queer - does this mean you're are physically a woman or a man but don't identify as solely one or the other??I'm curious what gender you are physically? It doesn't mean you're a Hermaphrodite - sorry if this is a stupid question. One thing I think is great - I think Sweden just made it a rule that babies born with ambiguous physical gender will no longer be surgically fixed and will let that baby become an adult to make that choice for themselves. My questions are sincere and I hope they'll be received that way.
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Sorry it took me so long to get to you, Lynn. Apologies.
Thank you for your questions, you asked them just fine.
Biological gender is not a term, though biological sex is! Which is what I am sure you meant (the lingo gets lost on me most of the time so really it's okay)
I am really not comfortable sharing my biological sex. That is a question many non-binary/trans* people do not feel comfortable answering as we feel it tends to lead to confusion for others, or dysphoria. That being said, some are perfectly okay with answering! Just Okay it with them first, and all should be fine. I really can only speak for me here. So you were right; physically I am a "woman" or "man" but I do not identify with the Male or Female GENDER. You got it.
Sweden is awesome for that. Good for them! Thank you for sharing that!