Glossary

Glossary

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Bigender

Refers to someone who has two genders.

Binding

Wearing compression garments or using other methods to flatten the chest. 

Bisexual

Someone who is attracted to and may form relationships with people of at least two genders. Some bi people define the "bi" in bisexuality as referring to two types of attraction: to their own gender and to other genders.

Breast construction

A gender-affirming upper surgery (also called breast augmentation) that creates, enlarges or shapes one’s breasts by placing implants underneath natural breast tissue or muscle.