Sex Assigned at Birth

What does it mean to be transgender?

Being transgender means that a person's gender identity is different from the one they were assigned at birth.

How might someone describe themselves if they are transgender?

They might use terms like 'trans male' or 'trans female' to describe themselves.

What are some ways that transgender people might show their true gender?

They might change the way they dress or act to align with their gender identity.

What are some medical interventions that transgender people might pursue?

They might take medicine or have surgery to align their body with their gender identity. Signup and view all the answers

What is sexual desire?

Sexual desire is a strong attraction towards someone and a physical sensation in the body. Signup and view all the answers

How does sexual desire differ from other desires?

Sexual desire is a specific type of desire that is focused on physical attraction towards someone. Signup and view all the answers

What are some physical sensations that may be associated with sexual desire?

Excitement, warmth, quivering, and tingling are some physical sensations that may be associated with sexual desire. Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when you have a crush on someone?

Having a crush on someone is when you can't stop thinking about them and may even feel like you are in love with them. Signup and view all the answers

Can people have crushes on people of the same sex?

Yes, people can have crushes on people of the same sex. Signup and view all the answers

Are crushes on people of the same sex normal?

Yes, crushes on people of the same sex are perfectly normal. Signup and view all the answers

What is sex assigned at birth?

Sex assigned at birth refers to the genitals (or private parts) a person is born with. Penis = male and Vagina = female. Signup and view all the answers

What is gender identity?

Gender identity is how someone feels about their gender inside themselves. Signup and view all the answers

How is gender expression shown?

Gender expression is shown through a person's clothing, hair, makeup, and the choices they make about their appearance. Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways people can feel about their gender?

Some people might feel like they are both male and female, or neither. Others might feel like their gender changes sometimes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of sex in the dictionary?

The meaning of sex in the dictionary is: Either of two main groups, female or male, into which living things are placed. Signup and view all the answers

How many genders did society recognize in the past?

In the past, society only recognized two genders: male and female. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for someone whose gender matches the one they were given at birth?

If someone's gender matches the one they were given at birth, they are called 'cisgender'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for someone whose gender is not just male or female?

If someone's gender is not just male or female, they might be called 'non-binary'. Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for non-binary people who feel like both male and female, or neither?

Non-binary people who feel like both male and female, or neither, may identify as 'non-binary'. Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for people whose gender can change?

People whose gender can change may identify as 'genderfluid'. Signup and view all the answers