Genderfluid / Genderflux

Genderfluid / Genderflux

(adjective)

This term can be used as a specific identity or as a way of articulating the changing nature of one’s gender or expression. Genderfluid or genderflux people may have genders that shift in a pattern, shift constantly, shift in intensity, or flip like a switch. Genderfluid people may or may not transition physically, legally, or socially. Categorically, genderfluid people are considered under the non-binary and transgender umbrellas but may or may not identify with those terms individually. Those decisions are based on their understanding of their relationship with gender and their access to transitioning within their culture. 

e.g. As a genderfluid individual, Nick struggled with explaining that their pronouns depended on what gender Nick was that day.

The Genderfluid Flag – A flag with 5 horizontal stripes: top to bottom: pink, white, purple, black, and blue. The pink represents femininity. The blue represents masculinity. The purple represents androgyny. The black represents agender. The white represents all genders.

Further reading to gain expanded context:

What the Heck is Genderfluid? Part 1 | Think Queerly

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