Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even if you’re not part of the LGBTQ+ community, understanding gender-related terms is a key part of being a good ally. “For queer ...

Sex refers to biological differences between males and females (e.g. gonads, sexual organs, chromosomes, hormones). Sex is usually assigned at birth (there are examples when it is assigned later, when ...

Identity can be expressed in many small ways. It’s changing your hair color on a whim, throwing on a cute outfit just to walk around the house or putting together an intricate outfit to go to a house ...

Recent education policy changes and protests about sex education reveal increasing concern and polarization over how sex and gender identity are taught in public schools in Canada. They also expose ...

Every child embarks on a unique journey of self-discovery. This can manifest in various ways, including clothing choices that might not traditionally align with their assigned sex at birth. This ...

More research is necessary to fully understand how our hormones affect our gender identity and expression. However, some research shows that hormones may influence gender dysphoria in some people. In ...

The rainbow flag is a symbol for the LGBTQ+ community, but each identity has its own. These are the genderqueer, gender-fluid and nonbinary flags.