what is a genderfluid lesbian?

a genderfluid lesbian, as the name implies, is a genderfluid. contrary to what some may believe, these two statements do not contradict each other!

how does that even work?

to understand what a genderfluid lesbian is, let’s break down what a few different things mean. first of all, genderfluid is a gender identity within the non-binary spectrum. essentially, it means that your gender identity fluctuates or changes over time. this looks different for everybody; nobody experiences genderfluidity the same! for some people, the gender they identify with can change every few months, weeks, or even multiple times a day.

now, how do we define lesbian? a lesbian is a non-man who is attracted strictly to non-men. some people will disagree with me on this and say that a lesbian is a woman who is attracted to strictly women. while this isn’t necessarily untrue, it’s important to note that non-binary identities have always been included in the lesbian label. emily gwen, the creator of the modern lesbian flag, even said so herself! “gender non-conformity” is the meaning of the dark orange stripe on the flag.

but obviously not ALL non-binary identities are included in lesbianism. the white stripe which represents “unique relationships to womanhood” is what draws the line. non-binary people can still feel a connection to womanhood, which is what allows non-binary lesbians to exist. i highly recommend you go read the linked wiki that explains non-binary lesbians, it goes very in depth and provides wonderful explanations!

essentially, genderfluid lesbians can exist because they have a connection to womanhood and that is how they choose to identify. even if you don’t fully understand it, the least you can do is respect it.

do genderfluid lesbians have a flag?

there is no official genderfluid lesbian flag, but there are a few different ones made by community . not all genderfluid lesbians choose to use these flags, but there are some that do.

thanks for reading! if you’d like me to explain something further please leave a comment and i’d be happy to help.