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Gender & Sexual Identity
Orientation, expression, pronouns and coming out: a clear, respectful guide to gender and sexual identity, seven guides deep.
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Understanding Gender: It’s Not What You Were Taught in Biology ClassA clear, evidence-based look at gender identity today, beyond what biology class taught you.Gender Identity vs. Biological Sex: What’s the Difference?How the two can align, or not, and why the difference actually matters.Sexual Orientation ExplainedWho you’re attracted to, and why it’s more complicated than a label, from the Kinsey scale to fluidity.Gender Expression: How You Show Up in the WorldGender expression is how you show up in the world, and it’s nobody else’s business.The LGBTQ+ Spectrum ExplainedWhat each letter means, how identities and orientations differ, and why the labels matter.Coming Out & Social IdentityTiming, safety, family reactions, and building a social identity you’re proud of, at your own pace.Language, Pronouns & RespectA practical guide to pronouns and inclusive language: how to ask, and how to show genuine respect.
SAY SEXOLOGY
Clear, shame-free, evidence-based sex education, from the team behind How To Pronounce: Yes, I Know!
Educational content for adults. Not a substitute for medical advice.