in Queer contexts, this usually refers to the gender binary; but this can also refer to related notions regarding various spectrums within Queer identities, either as extreme points or as the belief that such spectrums do not exist. Such an example would be the sexuality spectrum; where both binary points would be homosexuality and heterosexuality […]

a form of bottom gender reassignment surgery in which a series of surgical procedures work with existing genital tissue to form a neophallus (“new penis”). Different from a phalloplasty, which uses grafted skin from elsewhere on the body.

the construction of a neophallus (“new penis”) using grafted skin from elsewhere in the body (usually the forearm); this is different to a metoidioplasty, in which a neophallus is constructed from existing genital tissue.

a medical surgery in which a vagina is constructed (or reconstructed). A vaginoplasty may be performed on women for a multitude of reasons – including damage to the vagina, or for cosmetic/sexual reasons, but a vaginoplasty may be part of a bottom gender reassignment surgery for transgender and nonbinary individuals. Controversially, vaginoplasties also take place […]

a type of bottom gender reassignment surgery, a vulvoplasty is like a vaginoplasty, except without the creation of a vaginal canal. It is a cosmetic procedure that, unlike vaginoplasty, does not allow for penetrative sex.

a medical term describing the distress an individual feels between their gender identity and their sex assigned at birth. It was previously known as gender identity disorder. Gender dysphoria is a complicated process that differs from person to person and intensity. Some aspects to gender dysphoria may be more easily assisted than others; for example, […]

the vast array of gender identities that exist on a continuum between male and female, and in opposition to the idea of gender binary. The idea that gender is complex, consisting of numerous mental, biological and emotional traits. Agender and genderless identities are still considered to be a part of, and not a rejection of, […]

an individual who was assigned female at birth, but identify with masculinity to a greater extent than they do with femininity. An identity in its own, transmasculine individuals may also identify in a multitude of other ways, such as being a Trans man, demiboy, multigender/polygender, genderfluid, demifluid or nonbinary.

an individual who was assigned male at birth, but identify with femininity to a greater extent than they do with masculinity. An identity in its own, transfeminine individuals may also identify in a multitude of other ways, such as being a Trans woman, demigirl, multigender/polygender, genderfluid, demifluid or nonbinary.