Close your eyes and imagine you are walking on a beach. Do you see the waves? Do you hear the roar of the sea? Do you feel the sand under your feet? Many people can conjure up images in their minds, hear sounds or feel the sensation of warmth and wind. But not everyone can … Read more
What is transgender? Transgender (often abbreviated to trans) is a term for people whose gender identity does not match the sex assigned to them at birth. This can mean that someone identifies as a gender other than their birth sex, or as a gender outside the binary classification of male and female. Transgender people may … Read more
Why do people sometimes make irrational choices? Why do you feel guilty when you’ve done something wrong, even if no one catches you? Why do you sometimes have to fight against your own desires? According to Freud, this is because of a constant battle inside us: a battle between desires, reality and morality. In 1923, … Read more
Malanka is a goddess in Slavic mythology, associated with spring, renewal, and the cycle of life and death. She represents the return of warmth and fertility to the land, much like Persephone in Greek mythology. Her myth is deeply connected to the changing of seasons, the rebirth of nature, and traditional New Year and spring … Read more
The suffix -(pro)nominal refers to the diverse ways individuals choose to express themselves through pronouns, which can serve as a form of gender expression but are not always tied directly to one’s gender. Pronouns, like clothing, hairstyles, or other characteristics, can reflect one’s identity without needing to align perfectly with societal expectations or norms about … Read more
Zilchnominal describes individuals who do not experience gender euphoria or personal affirmation from being called specific names tied to gender. Instead, they may choose names based on aesthetic preferences, personal meaning, or other non-gender-related factors. For zilchnominal people, names are functional or symbolic rather than deeply tied to their gender identity. This identity highlights the … Read more
Allo is an orientation prefix used as an umbrella term for individuals who experience attraction. Derived from the Greek word meaning “other” or “different,” allo- was created as a counterpart to a- in asexual, providing a simple and inclusive way to describe non-asexual individuals. It encompasses those who regularly experience sexual, romantic, or other forms … Read more
Z- is a proposed prefix designed as an alternative to “allo-” for describing individuals who are not on the asexual (A-spec) spectrum and who experience attraction. The term was introduced as a playful counterpart to the “A” in asexual, symbolizing the opposite concept while attempting to feel less clinical or detached than “allo-,” which some … Read more
What is ¿gender? ¿Gender is a xenogender that is unique to Latino and Hispanic communities. It represents a gender experience so specific and culturally rooted that it cannot be adequately described in Dutch; or most other languages. The essence of ¿gender lies beyond traditional gender categories and defies classification within conventional terms or associations. This … Read more
Énasromantic describes an individual who experiences romantic attraction to only one person throughout their lifetime. This orientation is defined by its singular and enduring nature, where the individual forms a unique and deep romantic connection with just one person. Énasromantic individuals often see their romantic attraction as rare and highly significant, making their experience of … Read more
