The Transgender Dictionary

Genderflux

(also: nonbinary)

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Introduction

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General Information

Genderflux (and related identities) refer to when the intensity of one's own perception of their gender identity varies over time. The rate at which the connection that a genderflux person has to their gender may strengthen or weaken can be random, gradual, or rapid. These changes are usually consistent, but not always. The changes in a genderflux identity are similar to that of someone who is genderfluid. Genderflux can be used on its own as a gender identity, or it can be used as a modifier for other identities.

Genderflux (and related identities) operate similar to a dial, thermometer, or sliding scale of gender intensity; typically between gendered and non-gendered. The following example is regarding the identity boyflux, however the same principle can be applied to other "-flux" identities. For someone who is boyflux, on a low-intensity or 0% gender day, they may identity as agender. On a medium intensity or 50% gender day, they may identify as a demiboy. On a full intensity or 100% gender day, they may identify as a man.

The word "flux" can be used to mean "continuous change, passage, or movement." When used as a suffix to the word gender, together the meaning becomes "a gender that is continuously changing."

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History

The first proposed origin of the word genderflux comes from page 4, volume 12 of a 1994 newsletter titled "Queer Pagans" where author Treitner, Richard J. allegedly mentions the word in question with similar meaning to how it is used today. While I have found multiple sources referencing this, I have been unable to find the actual original newsletter in question. Most sources referencing this cite Dictionary.com - which does not provide any sort of link to or copy of the original newsletter. The Dictionary.com explanation of "genderflux" also references a clothing brand knows as "Gender Flux" which appears to have been announced, but never actually launched.

I have, however, been able to find a copy of volume 15 of "Queer Pagans" (click that underlined bit to read it), which was released in October of 1994. The final paragraph of page 3 reads as follows "A final note: aplogizes to many of you for the poor quality of reproduction in last month's QP. The printer really goofed up, and hopefully this issue is much cleaner and neater." The issue which alledgedly contains mention of the word "genderflux" may very well have also been subject to technical difficulties. Page 3 of volume 15 also references the previous gathering of members to have consisted of about 25 people. This was a very small newsletter for a very small organization, and it is possible that I may never find volume 12.

The second proposed origin of the word genderflux comes from a tumblr blog that was at one point known as "deergoths" at another point known as "bigendeer" and at another point deleted entirely. Numerous sources attribute the coining the word "genderflux" with its modern usage to this blog and the year 2014. I theorize that both of these origins are true with the 2014 coining developing independantly of the original 1994 version; and the now-deleted tumblr user taking inspiration from the more popular label genderfluid. Until I am able to get ahold of a copy of either of these versions, I am unable to confirm for sure.

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Genderflux Pride Flag

The genderflux flag was posted on Deviant Art in July of 2015 by the user known as "Pride-Flags" who skeptically credits the original creation of the flag to tumblr user "pride-flags-for-us" which at some point rebranded to a psy fan blog and has deleted all mentions of topics related to gender. The flag has six stripes. The meanings that I will be providing regarding these stripes were proposed (or at least mentioned) by tumblr user "genderfluxthings" in May of 2016.

The pink stripe in the genderflux flag represents being female-aligned.

The light pink stripe in the genderflux flag represents being a demigirl.

The gray stripe in the genderflux flag represents being agender.

The light blue stripe in the genderflux flag represents being a demiboy.

The blue stripe in the genderflux flag represents being male-aligned.

The yellow stripe in the genderflux flag represents being nonbinary.

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The following links are not affiliated/sponsored/endorsed/etc. These links have been included for various reasons, such as; entertainment, research, and to encourage readers to read even more to learn about these topics in further depth. Click your way to see the origins of flags and the coining of terms. Read about the experiences of various people who share this gender identity. This community is not a monolith. This page is not fully comprehensive. It is always possible to learn more about a topic. Have fun.

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