Am I Bigender?

And what does bigender mean, exactly?

When someone is bigender, they identify with two or more genders. Sometimes they're those genders at the same time, and sometimes they switch. It falls under the non-binary umbrella, and it's related to genderfluidity, but it's not quite the same!

So we're here to clarify the difference and help you figure out if the bigender label is right for you. Just answer a few simple questions, and we'll tell you if we think you're bigender, or something else!

An illustration of someone presenting both masculine and feminine, with the male and female symbols behind them.

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Questions Overview

1. Would you feel comfortable identifying as your current gender for the rest of your life?
  1. Totally.
  2. Sure, but I am curious about other gender identities!
  3. Nah. It doesn't feel quite right.
2. Do you feel a connection or a link to any of these genders?
  1. Male
  2. Female
  3. Non-binary
  4. More than one of these
  5. None of these
3. Do you ever switch between feeling masculine and feminine?
  1. Yes! Some days I feel masc, others fem.
  2. Not really, no. My vibe tends to stay the same.
  3. I'm not sure!
4. If your gender was a compass, it would...
  1. Always point one direction.
  2. Randomly switch directions.
  3. Pivot between two or three directions.
  4. Just keep spinning forever, never stopping.
5. Do you ever feel masculine and feminine at the same time?
  1. Yes, constantly. I contain multitudes!
  2. Sometimes, but not always.
  3. Not really.
  4. I'm not sure.
6. How would you feel if someone referred to you as "they" or "them?"
  1. Good! That feels pretty accurate.
  2. Eh. It's fine. I don't really care.
  3. No, thanks. I'd like different pronouns.
7. Do you feel like your gender fits neatly within the labels "male" or "female?"
  1. Yes, one or both describes me!
  2. Not really. I feel like something else.
  3. Nah. I don't think any gender label really *gets* me.
8. Which crowd would you feel most comfortable hanging with?
  1. A group of women.
  2. A group of men.
  3. A group of genderqueer people.
  4. Any of these!
  5. None of these...
9. Do you feel like your body fits your gender?
  1. Yeah, it feels right!
  2. Not really. It's missing something, or there's something that shouldn't be there.
  3. It's fine. I don't really care one way or another.
  4. I'm not sure!
10. Can we ask why you're taking this quiz? (Your answer does matter!)
  1. I think I'm cis, but want to double check.
  2. I think I'm bigender, but want a second opinion.
  3. I'm kinda confused about my gender and need help!
  4. No reason. Just for fun.

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Finding Your Gender Identity

They say gender is a social construct, but that doesn't mean it doesn't matter, or even that it doesn't exist. Even social constructs affect us, after all! But it does mean that gender can be whatever you make of it, and that finding your gender is a journey for many of us. We talked to gender and sexuality experts for tips:

  • Transgender and diversity specialist Inge Hansen, PsyD, defines some terms for us: "Gender identity is our internal experience and naming of gender, while our gender expression is how we present our gender through clothing, behavior, personal appearance, and other characteristics."[1]
  • Licensed social worker and LGBTQ+ identity expert Zoe Stoller takes some of the pressure off: "The cool thing about gender identity or the way we feel about ourselves and the way we label it with those words is that it can be very different from the way that we present ourselves... you can present in whatever ways feel best to your body... you get to decide how you feel about that perception in relation to your identity."[3]
  • LGBTQIA+ activist and educator NV Gay agrees, and adds, "The big thing I tell people all the time is that both gender and sexuality are fluid. They are ever evolving, they are ever changing, and it really all depends upon who we interact with in our lives."[5]

wikiHow also has a forum with an active LGBTQ+ community. To connect with the community, hear about others' experiences, or post your own story, check it out! Here are some of our popular forum posts:

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References

  1. ↑ Inge Hansen, PsyD. Transgender & Diversity Specialist. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ shawndeez, Ph.D.. LGBTQ+ Studies Expert, Public Speaker, and Spiritual Guide. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Zoe Stoller. Licensed Social Worker and LGBTQ+ Identity Expert. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ Zoe Stoller. Licensed Social Worker and LGBTQ+ Identity Expert. Expert Interview
  5. ↑ NV Gay. LGBTQIA+ Activist and Educator. Expert Interview