Genderfluid - meaning and definition
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Definition
Describes a person whose gender identity changes over time, whether over hours, days or years.
At a glance
- A genderfluid person's gender identity changes over time.
- The changes can happen over hours, days or years.
- The shifts are real changes in identity, not moods or indecision.
- Some genderfluid people change their name, clothes or pronouns to match, and some do not.
- It is usually counted under the non-binary umbrella.
In detail
A genderfluid person might feel more like a woman on some days, more like a man on others, and neither at other times. The shifts are real changes in identity, not moods or indecision.
Some genderfluid people adjust their clothing, name or pronouns to match how they feel, and some keep them steady for practical reasons. Asking which pronouns to use, and accepting that the answer may change, is a simple way to be respectful.
In a sentence
- I'm genderfluid, so I'll let you know if my pronouns change.
- Jo is genderfluid and some days feels more like a girl, other days like neither.
Not to be confused with
- Sexual fluidity
Sexual fluidity is about changes in attraction; genderfluid is about changes in gender identity.
Common questions
Is being genderfluid just a phase?
No. Genderfluidity is a recognised way some people experience their gender. Change over time is part of the identity itself, not a sign that it is not real.
How do I know which pronouns to use for a genderfluid friend?
Ask them, and accept that the answer may change. Some genderfluid people keep one set of pronouns for simplicity, while others tell friends when they would like a different set.