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Scenario

How gender presentation affects assumptions about sexual orientation

I'm femme and date women but everyone assumes I'm straight until I correct them and I'm exhausted by constantly having to come out in casual conversations.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The burden of constant correction falls on those whose identity doesn't match others' visual expectations.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Queer identity as political and personal?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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