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Ruby Rose: Her Life, Career, Surprising Facts You May Not Know

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If you’ve been binging Orange Is the New Black, then you’re well aware of the superstar Ruby Rose. With her edgy tattoos and slick short hair, she caused quite the commotion when she appeared on the screen. People didn’t know much about the Australian model beforehand, but were curious to know more once they saw her.

Ruby Rose is a talented individual who has appeared in a number of high profile films and TV shows. She also does her own filmmaking and is a skilled athlete. If you’re interested in learning more about Ruby Rose, you’ve come to the right place. [Read more…] about Ruby Rose: Her Life, Career, Surprising Facts You May Not Know

5 Facts About Gender: Stop Splitting Humans Into Pink and Blue

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All too often, the topic of gender gets oversimplified. This is because the science, history, and commercialization of it are largely misunderstood. This is happens for a few reasons.

First, although medically and scientifically inaccurate, it can be convenient to group people into “buckets.” I don’t agree with this logic, but it often happens.

Second, because gender is bimodal (not binary), much of the population does fall into the categories of “female” and “male.” By bimodal, I mean gender is a spectrum that has clusters.

Of course, there’s a diverse range of people outside these categories, but you can see how groupings of people could arise when averages are used and inclusivity is not considered. [Read more…] about 5 Facts About Gender: Stop Splitting Humans Into Pink and Blue

The Gender Spectrum: A Scientist Explains Why Gender Isn’t Binary

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The gender spectrum is an understanding that gender is not binary (female/male), but rather a spectrum of biological, mental and emotional traits that exist along a continuum.

In contrast, the gender binary—also called gender binarism or genderism—is a belief that gender is composed of two distinct and opposite genders (female and male) in which there is not overlap.

Unfortunately for those who believe in a gender binary, it is not scientifically or medically correct. Gender can’t be binary, because it is a personal identity and is socially constructed.

Sex—which refers to one’s biological characteristics—also exists as a spectrum, because intersex people exist.

Today, numerous scientific fields, including biology, endocrinology, physiology, genetics, neuroscience, and reproductive science, have confirmed that both sex and gender exist as a spectrum.

This is true for humans and across the animal kingdom.

Why is it that a lot of nonbinary people don’t like the terms girl or boy?

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This is a question that I got the other day from a supportive family member who was trying to better understand their nonbinary sibling:

“Why is it that a lot of nonbinary people don’t like the terms boy or girl? Thanks for helping me to understand.”

Here was my answer:

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What Is Double Incision Top Surgery?

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If you’re looking for chest masculinization surgery, double incision top surgery is one of the most popular options. It is a reconstructive surgery for those who wish to remove breast tissue and contour the chest to be more masculine in appearance.

It is a gender-affirming surgery that can bring enormous confidence to certain individuals, most commonly those within the transgender and nonbinary communities. [Read more…] about What Is Double Incision Top Surgery?