Gender and Sexuality

I've always been of the opinion that my sexuality is no ones business unless they're trying to date me, but more people have been asking me lately and with all the micro labels I actually use I thought it might be helpful to set this up. The definitions next to the flag are what it means for me, not the textbook definitions (I have linked the wikipedia pages for all in case you want real definitions). Please keep that in mind while reading.

General:
(Common identities that I use to explain myself without going into detail)


Transgender
Most commonly, I present myself as a Transgender man.
I was AFAB, but now identify as male and use he/they pronouns.
(I actually use he/him, I just don't correct people that use they/them as that's what I used to go by)


Bisexual
I identify as bisexual and experience romantic and sexual attraction to both men and women.
I used to prefer women, but that has switched since starting testosterone.

Specific:
(Micro labels/anything not-online people might not know for anyone that wants to know in depth)


Transmasc
I typically find that trans-masculine is more accurate than trans-man to describe my identity.
This may be changing with testosterone.
It's difficult to tell; but I do feel my identity is beginning to align more firmly with "male".


Asexual
I experience little to no sexual attraction.
In reality, it's far more complicated than that; but this is when it falls into the none of your business category.


Demiromantic
I don't think I can experience romantic attraction without forming a platonic bond and getting to know someone first.
In any case, I've yet to experience romantic attraction to someone I'm not close with.

Potentially:


Cupioromantic
I may not experience romantic attraction at all.
I have a very hard time distinguishing my feelings from platonic and romantic, so there is a solid chance that many of my "crushes" were just mix-ups combined with my want for a romantic relationship.

Gender and Sexuality are very nuanced things. I firmly believe that they are different for every person. These labels are just the best way I have to try and explain what they mean to me.

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Pub: 17 May 2026 16:00 UTC

Edit: 17 May 2026 16:43 UTC

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