gender identity – Center for Young Women's Health

I’ve always felt like a woman and I believe I am, but I don’t like my genitals, I would rather have nothing there. What is wrong with me?

Updated 5 September 2023 under Ask Us.

First, nothing is wrong with you, and this is a very valid question! Something important to know is that genitals have an incredible amount of diversity. Media and the social […]

I’m a girl and I’ve been having romantic thoughts about other girls and boys. I’ve also been questioning my gender. I like being a girl but sometimes I wanna be a boy and then I’ll wanna be a girl again, then I feel like I have no gender. Am I a freak?

Updated 7 August 2023 under Ask Us.

Thank you so much for this question! First things first, you are certainly not a freak! When we enter into puberty and become a teenager, we start to have more […]

Recently I have been dreaming about having romantic feelings and kissing girls. Yet, I also dream about the same thing with boys! Does this mean I am “bi” (bi-sexual)? The thing is I prefer to be with boys in a romantic relationship, help please!

Updated 17 April 2023 under Ask Us.

Hi there, thanks for reaching out with your question. It is completely and totally normal to have dreams that aren’t necessarily accurate or realistic to how things are for you […]

I’ve learned a lot about the human body lately and I feel disgusted realizing there are parts of me dedicated to sex and making babies. I hate my entire reproductive tract and especially my boobs. I wish my chest was flat. Is it normal to feel this?

Updated 10 June 2022 under Ask Us.

Thank you so much for reaching out to us with this question! We are glad you are learning and asking questions about your body. It’s totally normal to have different […]

Lately, I have had a lot of questions about my gender identity. I was recently diagnosed with MRKH (Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser Syndrome) and it has caused me to question my gender. When I was 15 years old, they put me on testosterone, which made me feel like a male going through puberty. Then they switched me to the birth control pill. Could the different hormones play a role in why I am questioning my gender?

Updated 4 February 2022 under Ask Us.

Great question, you are not alone! It is very common for young people to have a lot of questions and experience a wide variety of emotions, after receiving an MRKH […]

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What is sexuality and sexual orientation?

Updated 26 October 2018 under Ask Us.

Sexuality is not just about “sex” and certain body parts that are associated with males and females. Sexuality includes sexual orientation, such as who a person is attracted to and […]

LGBTQ: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: Mental Health and Resources

Updated 18 May 2018 under Health Guides.

Adolescence can be an exciting but also a challenging time, since it is a period when bodies change, schoolwork is more difficult, and friends and families might not understand your […]

LGBTQ: Sexual Orientation

Updated 23 November 2022 under Health Guides.

What is sexual orientation? Sexual orientation refers to the type of sexual and romantic feelings for other people. These people can be of the same gender, a different gender, or […]

I’m a boy who wants to be a girl. What do I do?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

It’s not uncommon for youth and teens to wonder about their gender identity at some point or another. Many people, in fact, view themselves ‘somewhere on the continuum’ between male […]