92. Gender and Why Words Matter with Abbie Rolf

92. Gender and Why Words Matter with Abbie Rolf
Erika Miley

We’re going to be talking 

Common words for genitalia 

 Why does it matter? Examples – pronouns (they), someone with whom you engage in sexual activity (partner) Gender neutral use genitals Why does it matter? Euphemisms – based on stigma and discomfort around discussing sex/body  

(DEFINE) Common euphemisms for genitals Why is it important to find out what your partner(s) uses? – Comfort, communication, consent. Common examples of genital names transgender folx use: front/bonus hole, peen/penis, dicklet, click Some people may be comfortable with anatomical terms consistent with their SAAB, some may be comfortable with anatomical terms from other SAAB, some folks may use a euphemism or another word.  

 

 

PFLAG 

Healingvilliagetherapy.com 

GLAAD 

FB group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/soundslikeTransEducation/ 

Sounds like you need to be educated on transgender individuals but ok 

 

 S. Bear Bergman 

https://www.glaad.org/ 

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