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'''Hydrodysphoria''' (also known as '''waterdysphoria''' or '''acquadysphoria''') is a form of gender [[dysphoria]] that falls under [[xenodysphoria]] umbrella, where an individual experiences a sense of gender discomfort or distress from interacting with water. Someone who experiences this type of dysphoria may call themself aquadys. |
'''Hydrodysphoria''' (also known as '''waterdysphoria''' or '''acquadysphoria''') is a form of gender [[dysphoria]] that falls under [[xenodysphoria]] umbrella, where an individual experiences a sense of gender discomfort or distress from interacting with water. Someone who experiences this type of dysphoria may call themself aquadys. |
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It can be experienced in a large variety of ways, such as having water on one's body, drinking water, being fully immersed in water, immersing certain body parts, etc. The felt dysphoria can be |
It can be experienced in a large variety of ways, such as having water on one's body, drinking water, being fully immersed in water, immersing certain body parts, etc. The felt dysphoria can be intense to the point it may cause depression, anxiety or self-destructive thoughts. Experiencing hydrodysphoria is different from simply disliking interaction with water. Someone can experience hydrodysphoria and still find water enjoyable, even if it causes gender dysphoria. |
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Dysphoria can be experienced weakly or strongly, and its intensity can fluctuate during or after an interaction with water. Experiencing this type of dysphoria is not exclusive to a specific gender, as any gender identity can experience it. |
Dysphoria can be experienced weakly or strongly, and its intensity can fluctuate during or after an interaction with water. Experiencing this type of dysphoria is not exclusive to a specific gender, as any gender identity can experience it. |
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