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[[File:Altersex pride flag.png|thumb|220x220px|The altersex flag]] |
[[File:Altersex pride flag.png|thumb|220x220px|The altersex flag]] |
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[[File:Altersexsymbol.png|thumb|220x220px|The altersex symbol]] |
[[File:Altersexsymbol.png|thumb|220x220px|The altersex symbol]] |
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'''Altersex''' is a catch-all adjective to describe primary and secondary physical sex characteristics or a combination of that do not align with typical arrangements |
'''Altersex''' is a catch-all adjective to describe primary and secondary physical sex characteristics or a combination of that do not align with typical arrangements.<ref name=":0">https://web.archive.org/web/20220130121558/https://web.archive.org/web/20200203031455/https://www.weasyl.com/journal/90896#cid210281</ref> |
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The term is largely intended to describe fictional characters that have a mix of physical sex characteristics, but this usage is not exclusive.<ref name=":0" /> |
The term is largely intended to describe fictional characters that have a mix of physical sex characteristics, but this usage is not exclusive.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Definitions of altersex have been developed and re-clarified to include individuals who have an internalised view of their desired altersex body or identity, rather than just individuals who physically have said altersex body. This also includes those who experience [[dysphoria]] due to a disconnect with their current body sex, and those who experience [[Genital Euphoria|euphoria]] when considering themselves to be altersex.<ref name=":1" |
Definitions of altersex have been developed and re-clarified to include individuals who have an internalised view of their desired altersex body or identity, rather than just individuals who physically have said altersex body. This also includes those who experience [[dysphoria]] due to a disconnect with their current body sex, and those who experience [[Genital Euphoria|euphoria]] when considering themselves to be altersex.<ref name=":1">https://www.reddit.com/r/altersex/comments/unmlco/welcome/</ref><ref name=":2">https://pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/161266440525/altersex</ref> |
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This definition is often considered especially imperative in advocating the respect for altersex individuals who desire an impossible arrangement of sexual characteristics. Said individuals do not have the option to undergo the desired hormonal therapy or surgical procedures, since said practices are not currently possible, but these individuals are still considered altersex by the developed definition due to their internalised view of oneself.<ref name=":2" /> |
This definition is often considered especially imperative in advocating the respect for altersex individuals who desire an impossible arrangement of sexual characteristics. Said individuals do not have the option to undergo the desired hormonal therapy or surgical procedures, since said practices are not currently possible, but these individuals are still considered altersex by the developed definition due to their internalised view of oneself.<ref name=":2" /> |
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