Category Archives: Gender

Men’s Toilets

Over the last few months I’ve been using the men’s toilets, on occasion, however I am still more comfortable with unisex or female toilets despite my facial hair. There have been jokes about me being a bearded lady, maybe that’s … Continue reading

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Would this genderqueer marry?

Relationship challenge no. 220 of being genderqueer/non-binary (and in a poly relationship). Somewhere in the last few weeks the discussion about long-term, committed and monogamous relationships have come up in conversation with friends. Unbeknownst to me some people think that … Continue reading

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Preferred name and pronouns at work – Part 2

Yesterday I was approached by one of my work colleagues, who happens to be a gay male, wanting to discuss my recent email. He wanted to know why I sent it, what gender neutral pronouns were and how on earth … Continue reading

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30 Day Genderqueer Challenge Day 22

Discuss how your clothes do or don’t reflect your gender. I am so pleased I got asked this question because it has been on my mind since I had a discussion with a friend about gender, clothes and femininity. We … Continue reading

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(Re)framing Gender

Last night I prepared a short piece for (Re)framing Gender fundraiser and IDAHOBIT event. Originally it must a much larger piece that I had submitted to ‘Letters for my Siblings’, which got turned down. I re-wrote the piece in place … Continue reading

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30 Day Genderqueer Challenge Day 19

Do you feel comfortable answering questions about your gender to friends? Acquaintances? Strangers? I was just about to say that I am more than happy to answer questions about gender in general, but I guess when it comes down to … Continue reading

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30 Day Genderqueer Challenge Day 16

How does your gender factor in to your future plans? I think gender will always factor in my future plans; wether it be a year, five or more. Reflecting back on my 30-something years I can see gender clearly: – … Continue reading

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Questioning T

I missed the first FTM Shed gathering yesterday because I am still trying to get over my cold and was exhausted after attempting to walk around South Yarra, Prahan and Windsor. There was also a part of me that wasn’t … Continue reading

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30 Day Genderqueer Challenge Day 13

How do you deal with gendered things? Clothes shopping, bathrooms, forms, etc. Once upon a time I was ignorant, it was bliss, or was it? Now I deal with gendered things on a day-to-day basis – some days are good … Continue reading

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30 Day Genderqueer Challenge Day 3

What’s your favorite ways of upsetting gender roles / genderbending / genderfucking? I’ve been on ‘T’ for quasi six-months and have enough facial hair to either pass as a pre-pubescent boi or a bearded woman. I am never quite sure … Continue reading

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