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Why being cisgender without questioning feels unsophisticated

I realized I have never actually thought about why I am comfortable with the gender I was assigned at birth - it just was, and now that feels almost embarrassing.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The lack of conscious choice in your gender identity creates anxiety about authenticity and self-awareness.

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“Where Are You with Cisgender identity examined?”

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