Monthly Archives: February 2016

What is Pansexuality?

This week for Terminology Tuesday I’m going to explain pansexuality. Pansexuality is not attraction to pans. Or bread. Please do not make this mistake. Pansexuality is possible attraction to all genders. This does necessarily not mean attraction to all genders all the … Continue reading

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What Does It Mean To Be Passing?

This week’s Terminology Tuesday will explain what it means to be passing. This is not the kind of passing which refers to a grade in a class. Passing has to do with gender identity and expression, and is a term … Continue reading

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What Is The Closet?

This week for Terminology Tuesday I will explain the closet. You’ve probably heard of a closet before. That thing people put their clothes in. But why would someone be in it? Or come out of it? If someone is in the … Continue reading

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What Does It Mean To Misgender Someone?

This week on Terminology Tuesday I will explain what it means to misgender someone. Misgendering someone is when, for example, you call a boy “she.” You refer to someone by the incorrect gender.  Sometimes it’s intentional, but it can also … Continue reading

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