Discover your gender

Gender is more than just male or female. At 72gender.com, we help you discover your gender by providing clear and respectful information about the 72 recognized gender identities. Each identity is explained in detail, so you can explore what resonates with you.

To discover your gender is to better understand how you identify—regardless of physical traits or assigned sex at birth. Your gender identity is personal and valid, and recognizing it is an important part of self-awareness and expression.

Whether you’re just starting your journey or seeking deeper insight, our platform offers guidance and knowledge to help you confidently discover your gender and appreciate the full spectrum of gender diversity.

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Let’s face it – gender can be confusing, especially if you have doubts about it. You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t think that. Hopefully it can help you navigate this dilemma. Now do the “What is my gender?” test

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Expression

Gender expression refers to the way you express your gender experience: what roles do you take on in daily life? What clothes do you wear? How do you behave towards others? Gender expression is what the outside world sees of you, as opposed to gender identity which is invisible and takes place inside.

Identity

Gender is a social construction and refers to the cultural, social and psychological interpretation of femininity and masculinity within a society. It includes all expectations, values and norms that we associate with a particular gender. This interpretation is highly context- and time-dependent.

Attraction

Being romantically and/or sexually attracted to other people is called sexual/romantic preference or sexual/romantic orientation. A distinction is often made between LGB (gay, lesbian, bi) and straight, but there are many more expressions of a person’s sexual orientation. Think of pansexuality, asexuality, and so on.

Sex

The sex is determined at birth. It is often based solely on what doctors observe visually at birth, and is recorded as such on the birth certificate. Doctors use standards about what a body should look like in order to register a newborn as a boy or girl. Usually people think that there are only two options: a male or female birth gender – and this is legally registered as well.

Variations

Scientific research shows that gender has many more variations. Sex is after all not only determined by external sexual characteristics (the so-called ‘phenotypic’ sex). The gonadal sex (the sex based on the gonads present) is also important, as is the genetic sex (presence of X and/or Y chromosomes).

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Gender is something everyone thinks they understand, but for most it’s complicated. Gender is not binary, it is not either/or. Often it is and/and. A little bit of this and a little bit of that. People are often hesitant to ask questions about sexuality and gender in surveys. What if I say the wrong thing or use the wrong terminology?

Gender identity

The term ‘gender identity’ (also called ‘psychic identity’) refers to the inner gender experience of feeling man/boy, woman/girl, alternately or (neither) both. Gender identities are usually divided into two large groups: cisgender and transgender.

  • Expression
  • Identity
  • attraction
  • Sex

Latest blogs

Where the World Stands in 2025

Where the World Stands in 2025

By Sophie – writer at 72gender.com In 2025, conversations around gender identity are more visible than ever. From parliamentary debates to school policies, gender has become both a personal truth and a political topic. But how different that conversation looks across...

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Sophie Is Back – And So Are Our Blogs on Gender, Identity & LGBTQ+ Life

We’re excited to share that our blog is coming back to life—this time with a fresh voice and renewed energy. Sophie, our new weekly writer, is bringing honest, heartfelt, and thought-provoking stories to 72gender.com.

With over 90 past blog posts already published on topics like gender identity, LGBTQ+ experiences, coming out, and chosen families, we’re proud of what we’ve built. And now, we’re taking it further.

Sophie will dive into everything from self-love and gender exploration to breaking norms and embracing diversity—always with care, authenticity, and community in mind. Whether you’re new to the spectrum or have been walking this path for years, there’s something here for you.

New blogs every week. New perspectives. Same mission: representation, connection, and understanding.

Have you ever questioned your gender identity?


As awareness of gender diversity grows, more people feel safe to explore their own gender identity. This journey can be confusing, challenging long-held beliefs shaped by society and cissexism. But questioning your gender is not a problem—it's a natural part of self-discovery. Whether you're young or older, gender exploration can happen at any point in life. There’s no right or wrong way to feel. Gender is personal, fluid, and can evolve over time. Taking time to reflect can uncover meaningful experiences and help you better understand who you truly are.

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