TERMINOLOGY FOR A BOY NAMED TOM

 

Gender Dysphoria= Extreme dissatisfaction with one’s assigned gender and sex.

(pg. 38 FTM, Holly Devor).

Binding= Compressing of the breasts so they look like a man’s chest.

Hate Crime= A crime committed out of hate against another person/people.

 

Leather Daddy= A man who dominates the s/m scene.

 

Passing= Being able to look and act like the opposite gender/sex.

 

Drag King= A biological woman who dresses up like a man and impersonates him in a theatrical

event.  Primarily singing songs on stage using own voice or not.

 

Pronouns= A term used instead of a name.

 

Fitting Room= A room used to try on clothing.

 

Cunt= Female genitalia.

 

Gender Fucking= The manipulation of the concept of gender.  Not conforming to the stereotypical

gender roles.

 

Debating Sexuality= Questioning sexuality.