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Two Brotherboy trans men, Kai and Dean, talk about their transitions and identities. Brotherboys Yarnin' Up Talking Head 2014 Australia Two Brotherboy trans men, Kai and Dean, talk about their transitions and identities. Watch. Available Summary: Kai and Dean sharing their stories about what it is to be a brotherboy. -Trans Health Australia, YouTube. Jack's Summary: In this video, Brotherboys Kai and Dean talk about what their identities mean, and who they are. Dean, a Wiradjuri man, greets the filmmaker in his Pama–Nyungan language and then introduces Kai, a younger Wakka Wakka Wulli Wulli Brotherboy. It is explained that a Brotherboy is an Indigenous trans or gender-diverse person who was assigned female at birth, but who has a boy spirit, leading them to take on male roles in society and culture. Brotherboy is not just a gender identity, it is also a cultural identity specific to the Aboriginal people of the land now known as Australia. Dean discusses his journey, saying that he decided to transition at 42 years of age, with Kai deciding to transition only a few months before the video was filmed, at the age of 18. Kai describes the particular isolation of Brotherboys, noting that the only Indigenous resources he could find were specifically limited to Sistergirls, making him worried that he would need to give up his culture in order to transition. Both Brotherboys emphasise having supportive families, and Dean mentions that he is married with four children. Kai describes the ongoing process of navigating what cultural roles he is allowed to perform, and Dean talks about being initiated into a male role by his community Elders. This is a recommended watch for insights into Brotherboy life! Kai Clancy can also be seen in this short documentary series , when he is much older and further along in his transition. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Culture-Specific Media Browse

Butches of different ages, body types, and ethnicities feature in this film clip, including one butch who has had top surgery. The song and its accompanying music video are a tribute to butches. Butch Dyke Music 2024 United States of America Butches of different ages, body types, and ethnicities feature in this film clip, including one butch who has had top surgery. The song and its accompanying music video are a tribute to butches. Watch. Available Information: “Butch Dyke” by A.S. Valentino, a transgender darkwave/industrial artist based in Portland, Oregon, [America], is a tribute to butch dykes throughout history. - Otherness Archive . A.S. Valentino is a trans darkwave artist and guido werewolf living in Portland, OR creating dark, sexy, and anxious sounds - the soundtrack of synths, sleaze, & sin. - Bandcamp . Entry last updated: 24 Mar 2026 Related Media Butch Media Browse

Kieran Dearg, a trans man played by American non-binary actor Izzi Rojas, struggles with toxic masculinity as he falls in love with Egan Keith, a young man played by American non-binary actor Aidan Dick. When Men Were Men Film 2021 Ireland (Éire), United States of America Kieran Dearg, a trans man played by American non-binary actor Izzi Rojas, struggles with toxic masculinity as he falls in love with Egan Keith, a young man played by American non-binary actor Aidan Dick. Trailer. Available Summary: Set in the beautiful landscapes of Ireland, this debut feature film written, directed, produced, and acted by trans/non-binary filmmakers Aidan Dick and Izzi Rojas tackles issues of toxic masculinity in the trans community and in the process, creates a trans story by trans people for everyone. Bullied at school and tormented by his religious mother to be a traditional girl, the only place Kieran, a trans teen, can be himself is the theater, where he is deeply respected and always ends up getting cast as the lead male. When Egan moves to the rural Irish town, Kieran’s precariously balanced world is in danger of crashing down, especially when he realizes that, despite himself, he has fallen in love with the new boy, who doesn’t know Kieran is trans. Pulled in several directions at once, Kieran has to let go of his idea of masculinity before he loses sight of who he is and those he loves. -Frameline. WARNING: Unsafe binding, potentially confronting themes. The trailer includes bandage chest binding, transphobia, homophobia, domestic conflict, and physical violence. Learn more about chest binding here. Entry last updated: 2 Mar 2026 Related Media Trans Male with Male Browse

Ari, a non-binary person played by non-binary actor Libby Mai, faces confusion and judgement from their family due to their drag king performances and presentation. Make Me A King Short Film 2021 England Ari, a non-binary person played by non-binary actor Libby Mai, faces confusion and judgement from their family due to their drag king performances and presentation. Trailer. Available Summary: Ari performs as a Jewish Drag King, much to the confusion of their family. Idolising real-life hero, Pepi Littman, who carved out a space for Drag Kings over 100 years ago, they use this history to open up a space for acceptance in the present. -Official website. Ari putting on a binder. WARNING: Unsafe binding. The trailer of Make Me A King shows a chest binder which does not have shoulder straps. This style of binding can be quite unsafe, due to consistent pressure all around the ribcage, just like bandages. I would advise against using similar binders. Learn more about chest binding here. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Non-Binary Media Browse

Brandon Teena, an American trans man who was raped and murdered in 1993 at the age of 21, is portrayed by American actress Hilary Swank in this fictional depiction of his final days, with events in the film deviating significantly from real events. Boys Don't Cry Film 1999 United States of America Brandon Teena, an American trans man who was raped and murdered in 1993 at the age of 21, is portrayed by American actress Hilary Swank in this fictional depiction of his final days, with events in the film deviating significantly from real events. Available Summary: The film is a dramatization of the real-life story of Brandon Teena, an American trans man who attempts to find himself and love in Nebraska but falls victim to a brutal hate crime perpetrated by two male acquaintances. -Wikipedia. Jack's Summary: Though I related to this movie immensely, I would not advise that anybody watch it. Boys Don't Cry is an unforgiving, factually incorrect, whitewashed, graphic depiction of crimes committed against a member of the trans male community. In 1999, it was revolutionary. Nowadays, I would encourage trans men to connect with our history, and to deeply research what our people have been through, but the extreme nature of this movie will do nothing more than terrify you. However, I related to this fictional depiction of Brandon Teena on a very deep level. I have rewatched the film's early scenes and enjoyed them. Hilary Swank, the actress who played Brandon Teena, did do an amazing job in the role. Ultimately, I'm glad this film was made, and it is a part of our history... even if we deserve better now. If you really want to know about Brandon Teena and the bigotry which surrounded him, and you are prepared for incredibly distressing content, The Brandon Teena Story includes interviews with people who hated him, people who supported him, and the criminals who raped and murdered him. Boys Don't Cry , as distressing as it is, is an easier watch than the real-life documentary produced after the young man's death. A great deal has been said about this film, and many people have commented on it. There is plenty of discourse out there, should you wish to seek it out. Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity , a book written by trans author C. Riley Snorton, is a recommended read if you would like to understand the erasure of Phillip DeVine (a man of colour) from Boys Don't Cry . It's a dense and difficult read if you're not used to academic language, and it discusses many heavy and confronting themes, but it is valuable. Warning: Unsafe binding. Brandon binds with bandages all day, every day, and performs intense physical activity while bound. Learn more about chest binding here. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male with Female Browse

Paul Strickland, a trans male firefighter played by American trans male actor Brian Michael Smith, works with his team to save lives. He is canonically straight, and has a brief relationship with a woman. 9-1-1: Lone Star Show 2020 United States of America Paul Strickland, a trans male firefighter played by American trans male actor Brian Michael Smith, works with his team to save lives. He is canonically straight, and has a brief relationship with a woman. Interview Featuring Brian Michael Smith. Available Summary: 9-1-1: Lone Star follows a sophisticated New York firefighter who, along with his son, relocates from Manhattan to Austin, Texas. He must try to balance the duties of saving those who are at their most vulnerable, while solving the problems in his own life. He is joined by other firefighters and members of the police department and emergency medical services. -Wikipedia. Jack's Summary: I really like how this show handles trans representation, how Smith's character is depicted, and how strong he is. Based on the episodes I've watched, I would highly recommend 9-1-1: Lone Star as a refreshingly progressive, and inclusive, procedural firefighter show. Paul's struggles with dating, transphobia, disclosure, and family acceptance are thoughtfully handled. He's a straight trans man who is fully transitioned when the series begins. Overall, the show has a decent number of gore/accident scenes, and the occasional self-harm depiction. Drug addiction and alcohol use disorder are also tackled. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male with Female Browse

Jake Graf (an English trans man) is filmed alongside his wife (Hannah Graf, an English trans woman) as the pair conceive a baby via a surrogate, using Jake's frozen reproductive material. Our Baby Documentary 2020 England Jake Graf (an English trans man) is filmed alongside his wife (Hannah Graf, an English trans woman) as the pair conceive a baby via a surrogate, using Jake's frozen reproductive material. Available Summary: A transgender couple navigate the emotional journey of surrogacy and the rollercoaster of COVID-19 challenges. -IMDb. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Fatherhood and Parenthood Browse

Shar, a non-binary person played by American actor CG, is in a relationship with a trans woman and begins this drama series giving birth to twins. Queer As Folk Show 2022 United States of America Shar, a non-binary person played by American actor CG, is in a relationship with a trans woman and begins this drama series giving birth to twins. Trailer. Available Summary: Set in New Orleans, the series follows a diverse group of friends who find their lives transformed in the aftermath of a shooting at a queer nightclub called the Babylon. The group struggles with vulnerability, addiction, grief, and relationships. -Wikipedia. Jack's Summary: Shar, a non-binary person played by an American actor named CG, is a main character in this drama show. They are in a relationship with Ruthie, a trans woman played by American trans actress Jesse James Keitel, and have started a family with her via donated sperm. When they are introduced in episode one, they are heavily pregnant, and partway through the episode they go into labour. They give birth to twins during the central event of the show (a mass shooting). Themes explored throughout their storyline include the difficulties of parenthood, supporting a partner who is healing from trauma, infidelity, gender dysphoria, and having their identity affirmed. They are a drummer in a punk band, and feature in multiple sex scenes. Unfortunately, while the show is very pretty and the acting is actually quite good, the writing is not great... and, while characters do not need to be likeable to be compelling, some of the characters in this show are so annoying that you may find yourself unwilling to continue watching. I loved quite a few scenes, particularly a wonderfully vulnerable sex scene involving a disabled gay man, but overall it's a mess. Viewers should expect plentiful reclaimed slurs, ableism directed at a man with cerebral palsy, hard drug use, alcohol use and abuse, confronting gun violence, death, deadnaming, PTSD, infidelity, and gore. It's also very sexual, with numerous explicit sex scenes, several involving a character who is only seventeen years old. There is also a storyline about contracting HIV, which is handled pretty well. I watched this show without even viewing a trailer, so I was utterly unprepared for a plot inspired by the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting. If you have any trauma related to firearms, proceed with caution. Entry last updated: 10 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Relationships Browse

Two Danish trans men, Malthe and Esben, camp, skinny-dip, and masturbate together in the wilderness. Vi slås med sværd (Silence and Swords) Documentary 2020 Denmark (Danmark) Two Danish trans men, Malthe and Esben, camp, skinny-dip, and masturbate together in the wilderness. Trailer. Available Summary: Real boys skinny-dip, fight with swords and learn to masturbate together. At least that's how the two young transgender men in Silence and Swords imagine boyhood. With a tent and a slightly cliché list of all the things they need to experience, they explore male identity in the vast wilderness of Eastern Europe. This educational journey puts their friendship to the test, and forces them into a modern existential battle. -IMDb. Entry last updated: 23 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Relationships Browse

John/Jane, an intersex character played by Australian actress Sarah Snook, undergoes a female-to-male transition in this science fiction thriller. Predestination Film 2014 Australia, United States of America John/Jane, an intersex character played by Australian actress Sarah Snook, undergoes a female-to-male transition in this science fiction thriller. Trailer. Available Summary: As his last assignment, a temporal agent is tasked to travel back in time and prevent a bomb attack in New York in 1975. The hunt, however, turns out to be beyond the bounds of possibility. -IMDb. Jack's Summary: This film is a science fiction thriller that features an intersex individual who transitions from female-to-male. Pre-transition, the character John/Jane mentions feeling trapped in the wrong body, not understanding sex, being confused by female gender roles, and not fitting in with girls. After falling pregnant, Jane undergoes surgeries and socially transitions, for reasons that are dubious but do somewhat make sense in the context of the movie. Mastectomy scars and a vertical c-section scar. The trans aspect of this film is less about identity (let alone representation) than it is science fiction. While there is certainly a lot of trans-related imagery, including mastectomy scars and phalloplasty and a character whose presentation changes from feminine to masculine, the driving force behind that change is pressure from others, rather than personal choice. Jane, about to be operated on. If you are an intersex person, particularly someone who has undergone unwanted or traumatic surgeries (especially ones that you did not consent to), you may not enjoy this film. John/Jane has a rare intersex variation called ovotesticular syndrome, which is portrayed unrealistically and without much consideration of intersex viewers. Some commentary on forced intersex surgeries could be gleaned, and viewers certainly are led to appreciate the trauma of being forced to transition due to the medical establishment condemning diverse sex characteristics, but those themes ultimately take a backseat to the science fiction elements. John/Jane in masculine attire. Overall, Predestination deals with sexism, personal destiny, intergenerational trauma (in a very unconventional way), autonomy, and mental illness. There is one instance of a homophobic slur, and clumsy references to trans men and women; all period-typical rhetoric which is pretty expected in the historical context. I didn't find it too bad. Entry last updated: 9 Feb 2026 Related Media Intersex Media Browse

American trans man Octavio Sanders, Hongkonger-American trans man Chin Tsui, American trans man Trevon Haynes, and masculine-of-centre American boi Kisha Batista are filmed decades after appearing in The Aggressives (2005). Beyond the Aggressives: 25 Years Later Documentary 2023 United States of America, Hong Kong (香港 ) American trans man Octavio Sanders, Hongkonger-American trans man Chin Tsui, American trans man Trevon Haynes, and masculine-of-centre American boi Kisha Batista are filmed decades after appearing in The Aggressives (2005). Trailer. Available Summary: Immersive and sensorial, Beyond The Aggressive: 25 Years Later revisits four of the original subjects from Daniel Peddle’s groundbreaking 2005 film The Aggressives — a seminal documentary centering masculine-presenting people of color assigned female at birth. The now-iconic Kisha, Trevon, Octavio, and Chin are back, sharing an array of their triumphs and challenges, including: pursuing dreams in the arts, surviving the experience of being held in ICE detention, reuniting with estranged children, deciding whether to start families of their own, and seeking gender-affirming healthcare. Through the voices of today’s queer BIPOC, who felt represented and inspired by The Aggressives , the new film also delves into how much the language, culture and visibility of the transgender, non-binary and gender-nonconforming community has evolved, and grapples with the many complexities of gender identity, expectations and expression. All combined, these intimate stories and diverse testimonials reveal compelling insights into the queer experience and paint a deeply moving portrait of four trailblazing heroes. - The Collaborative . Jack's TL;DR: American trans man Octavio Sanders, who delayed transitioning because of being a parent, eventually resumes testosterone and has top surgery with the support of his son. American trans man Trevon Haynes discusses his possibly non-binary identity, desire for surgery, and his relationship with a woman who struggles with body dysmorphia. Hongkonger-American trans man Chin Tsui, who was kept in solitary confinement for nineteen months after being human trafficked, is released from detention with the assistance of the filmmakers, eventually finding work in a kitchen and reuniting with his supportive family. Jack's Summary: Overall, this is a very beautiful follow-up to The Aggressives . I was curious whether this documentary would acknowledge harmful rhetoric in the first film, particularly Marquise Vilsón's comments about straight trans men being "dykes with a complex". I was disappointed that this was not addressed, regardless of the fact that Vilsón does not feature in Beyond The Aggressives. While I wholeheartedly celebrate the interviewees who talk about finding validation and representation in the first documentary, some straight trans men who only date straight women (the target of Vilsón's mockery) will have felt invalidated and erased when watching The Aggressives. No room is made for the experiences of such men, let alone accountability for reducing a whole sexuality and gender identity to being a "complex". Kisha and her mother. That being said, the issues which are explored in this film are truly important. Kisha, the only interviewee who does not identify as a trans man, is shown lovingly celebrating the newer generations of queer and trans people, mourning her mother, and making beautiful art about her ex-lovers. The impact of being closeted as a girl is discussed, as well as the subsequent improvement to her mental health when she came out as gay. Octavio and his son. Octavio begins the documentary saying that, if not for having a son, he would have transitioned. He discusses getting pregnant at only fifteen, his son being taken away from him, their eventual reunion, and not wanting to disrupt his son's life by being a trans man. However, as the film progresses, he grows into his identity, and his son does end up supporting him. Octavio explains that, during the first documentary, he avoided coming out as a trans man because he faced homelessness, and admits that he was always dysphoric about having breasts. During Beyond The Aggressives, he takes testosterone and has top surgery, also saying that he values having lived as a woman because he can relate to women more. Trevon. Trevon, who also mentions potentially identifying as non-binary, begins the documentary unsure whether he wants top surgery or not, and by the end says that he is happy with his body. He discusses his past infidelity, relationship with his girlfriend, desire for a family, and other deeply personal subjects. Partway through the documentary, he was informed that he likely had cervical cancer; he tried to have a hysterectomy, but he was unable to book the procedure at a facility where he knew that he would be safe. A significant amount of time later, he luckily was told that he simply had some "abnormal cells," not cancer, but this story could have ended far differently . His girlfriend's struggle with body dysmorphia, resulting in extensive surgeries and relationship strain, becomes evident by the end of the documentary. Chin after release. Most heartbreaking of all, in my opinion, were the segments focusing on Chin Tsui, a survivor of human trafficking whose situation was significantly worsened by ICE confusing him with someone else. These segments also showed that the documentary-maker, Daniel Peddle, did actually give a damn about his subjects. After Chin was detained by ICE, Peddle and his team found a pro-bono immigration attorney for him. This attorney was able to get one of Chin's old convictions vacated, after which the Transgender Law Center took on Chin's case and fought for him to be released. He eventually was, after developing post-traumatic stress disorder from being kept in solitary confinement for nineteen months. Seeing Chin and Peddle embrace, seeing Chin's family advocating for him and reuniting with him, is genuinely wondrous. Chin at the end of the film. When the documentary ends, Chin is shown walking from his place of employment (a kitchen) to the bench where he takes his breaks. He has had top surgery, is making enough money to support himself and live in an apartment, and is taking care of his father as he himself approaches his 50th birthday. He says that these are the best days of his life, that he is a man, and he doesn't need a label to define who he is. This beautiful conclusion is all the more fantastic because of Chin's earlier interview, after being released, when he discussed having no dreams for the future, struggling with trauma, and just living day-by-day. I'm so glad Peddle became involved in Chin's life again, twenty-five years after first filming Chin in The Aggressives. Entry last updated: 27 Mar 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Trans and gender-diverse terms including transgender, transsexual, non-binary, cisgender, butch, Two Spirit, and more. Terminology An overview of the identities, labels, and communities referenced throughout this website, noting that cultures and individuals may have different definitions to what is described here. Consider this a starting point, not the final say. Several of the terms on this page are used as slurs against trans, gender-diverse, and non-conforming people. For some people however, such terms are their entire identity, and that should be respected. Culture-Specific Identities Identities and labels which are specific to certain communities, spiritualities, ethnicities, etc. View culture-specific media here. مسترجل (Mustarjil) Mustarjil was an accepted gender identity among the Ahwari people of Iraq's marshes, with the term meaning "becoming a man" in Arabic. It described men, born female, who chose to present masculinely and take on male roles. In the modern-day, mustarjil is more often used in a derogatory way. Learn more here. Brotherboy Brotherboy is a contemporary term used by some Torres Strait Islander people, and Aboriginal people in the land now known as Australia, who were assigned female at birth but have a "boy spirit". Brotherboys may also identify as trans men, transmasculine, non-binary, etc. Learn more here. お鍋 (Onabe) Onabe is an older term used by some Japanese people, assigned female at birth, who present masculinely and live as men. Onabe may also identify as trans men, butch lesbians, transmasculine, etc. Learn more here. Two Spirit Two Spirit is a contemporary term used by some Indigenous people, in the land now called North America, to describe those who fulfil a transitional third-gender or gender-variant role in their communities. Learn more here. Indigiqueer A contemporary umbrella term attributed to Indigenous trans man Theo Jean Cuthand, who coined the label in 2004 because, "some LGBTQ Indigenous people don’t feel as comfortable with the Two Spirit title because it implies some dual gender stuff, which some people just don’t feel describes their identity". Trans and Gender-Diverse Identities Trans A shorthand for transgender and/or transsexual. Transgender An umbrella term for people whose gender identities do not correspond with the gender identities they were assigned at birth. Transsexual Someone who has changed, or who seeks to change, their sex characteristics through medical interventions (hormones, surgeries). This term is also used by some people who do not pursue medical interventions, especially older trans people. Unlike orientation terms (homosexual, heterosexual), the "sex" in this term refers to sex characteristics. Trans Man or Transman A man who was assigned female at birth, but who has a male gender. Some men, particularly older men, may instead write this term as transman, without the space. View trans male media here. Non-Binary An umbrella term for people whose gender identities fall outside of a man/woman binary. For example, agender (a sense of having no gender) and genderfluid (fluctuating gender identity). Non-binary can also be used as an individual identity, if a person does not wish to label their identity any further. View non-binary media here. Transmasculine Trans people who were assigned female at birth, and whose gender identities are centrally defined by masculinity. Some trans men use this label, others do not feel represented by it. Butch A term which is used in diverse ways by masculine lesbians, gender non-conforming women, masculine-of-centre people, and (in the modern-day) people who also use terms like transmasculine or non-binary. Some butches may solely identify as butch, using no other label. Some butches access medical gender affirmation, such as testosterone and top surgery . Along with the photography book BUTCH: Not Like the Other Girls , I highly recommend the series Butch Is Not A Dirty Word to learn about butch identity and diversity. The founder of BINADW, Esther Godoy, explains , "People refer to the word butch as a noun, as an adjective, as a gender identity all in itself... Nobody can really say what is, or what isn't, butch. There's so few other terms that do that. It feels like a safe space, for me." Importantly, while butch media is included on this website due to self-described gender diversity among butches (and the reality that some butches access hormones and surgery), there are many butch women who do not relate to TGD people in the slightest, and do not experience dysphoria. View butch media here. Acronyms and Terms FTM (Female-to-Male) A shorthand acronym for people who were assigned female at birth, who transition to male. A minority of trans men prefer the acronym MTM (male-to-male), to indicate that they have always internally identfied as male. TGD (Trans and Gender-Diverse) An inclusive umbrella term/acronym for people whose gender identities do not correspond to their genders assigned at birth, and people whose gender experiences are non-normative and diverse, but who may not use the term trans to describe themselves. AFAB (Assigned Female at Birth) A shorthand acronym for people who were assigned female at birth, alternatively described as "born female" or "female-born" across media and by some community members. Sometimes written as PFAB (presumed female at birth). Gender Dysphoria A persistent sense of distress and discomfort caused by a person's birth sex conflicting with their innate gender identity. For example, a trans man may begin experiencing physical gender dysphoria during puberty, when he starts to develop breast tissue beyond what other boys are developing at his age. A trans man may experience social gender dysphoria when referred to as a woman, or with she/her/hers pronouns. Cisgender A person whose gender identity corresponds to the gender they were assigned at birth. Basically, the majority of the human population. For example, a cisgender man is a bloke who was born male, raised as a boy, and grew up as a man. The etymology of "cis" simply means "on the same side" and, when applied to gender, means that a person's gender status has not changed. For most cis people, this is not an identity necessarily, but is rather used in medical and advocacy settings to avoid stigmatising language like "trans men and normal men," implying that trans men are abnormal or unnatural. Alternative language used in historical media and in different global communities includes, "neo-natal males and natal males," and, "trans men and biological men," "natural men and trans men", and more. The appropriateness of these terms depends on social context... but, generally speaking, these ones will make many modern-day trans men feel uncomfortable. Other Terms Intersex, Endosex, and IVSC Intersex is an umbrella term for people born with innate variations in their sex characteristics, which do not fit medical/social norms for male and female bodies. Sex characteristics include chromosomes, gonads, genitalia, hormones, and physical changes which emerge with puberty. Being intersex is not the same as being TGD. Many intersex people are cisgender. As this is a TGD-focused website, intersex media is only included where TGD people also happen to be intersex, or where intersex experiences also happen to be discussed in TGD media. The acronym IVSC (Innate Variations of Sex Characteristics) can be used to emphasise the meaning of intersex in contexts where LGBT+ communities and allies misunderstand intersex as describing a gender identity. An endosex person is someone who was born with innate sex characteristics which correspond with medical/social norms for male and female bodies. This is the majority of the human population, and the majority of TGD people. I self-label as being born endosex, because I am a trans man who was born in a female body which fit the medical and social norms of female anatomy. The changes to my sex later, when I transitioned, does not make me intersex. My sex variations are acquired, not innate. Self-labelling as endosex is a way of acknowledging that, whatever else I faced, I was spared the corrective medical interventions and mutilations endured by many intersex individuals.