“Cisgender” is a word used to describe gender identity. “Straight,” on the other hand, is used to describe sexual orientation. Here’s what you need to know about when these labels apply, other terms ...

Cisgender refers to individuals who identify with the sex that they were when they were born. For example, if you're born with male genitals and wear clothes designed for men, then you may be ...

Queer people have accepted in their heads that sexual orientation and gender identity are separate, but they haven't accepted it in their hearts. According to some people, however, cisgender is a ...

We all know there are terms and labels for people in the queer community. Some have to do with someone’s sexuality—gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc.—and others have to do with someone’s gender identity or ...

Gender identity, orientation, and expression are increasingly common topics of discussion among just about everyone currently living in the U.S. As we continue to gain have a greater understanding of ...

The word “cisgender” is often used online — but few people stop to ask what it actually means. At its core, cisgender simply describes someone whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned ...

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Elon Musk has declared the words “cis” and “cisgender” are now considered slurs on Twitter, according to a tweet the billionaire owner sent early Wednesday. The words don’t show up in any of Twitter’s ...