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Glossary Term

Gender Dysphoria, Gender Euphoria

[ˈjendər disˈfôrēə / ˈjendər yo͞oˈfôrēə]
  • (Gender Expression)
  • (Gender Identity)

Noun.

Gender dysphoria is the feeling of significant discomfort or distress related to one’s biological sex, gender identity, or expression. Gender euphoria is the feeling of significant right-ness or comfort with one’s biological sex, gender identity, or expression.