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Genderqueer and Femme
For me, there is no outward presentation that “matches” genderqueer. I don’t use the term genderqueer in a way that means “androgynous,” or “mixing male and female traits or symbols.” There is no way for me to dress in a way that reflects my gender, but that’s okay.
There’s no reason that gender should be the thing that dress reflects. In our society, clothing is a very gendered thing, but I don’t think it has to be. For me, certain “femme” clothes reflect my personal preferences best. It’s not about gender, it’s about what I like. I feel sexy in clothes that are labelled “female.”
But wearing these clothes can be a traumatic experience for me. Why?