Cisgender
Hear this word Cisgender
Also known as: Cis
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What Is It?
A person who identifies with the sex they were assigned when they were born.
An Example
Katia identifies as a cisgender woman because she identifies with the sex she was assigned at birth (female). Henry identifies as a cisgender man because he identifies with the sex he was assigned at birth (male).
What to Know
Every glossary word connects to different parts of the Sexuality Wheel. Explore the information below to learn more.
- Only we can decide for ourselves if we identify with the sex we were assigned at birth.
- Being cisgender is only about if we identify with the sex we were assigned. This identity is not based on the clothes we wear or who we are attracted to. It is only based on how we feel about our gender in our heart and mind.
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What did you learn about what it means to be cisgender?
To learn more about gender, explore websites, books, and other resources in the Resource Hub or visit other parts of Your Sexual Health Toolkit like our online game, Our Stories, Our Journeys: A Sexual Health Game!
What questions do you have?
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