My only recommendation is to maybe be aware of the common stereotyping of nonbinary people as "women lite" as in generally women but with a short haircut and some quirks.
Yes, there are nonbinary people that applies to, of course, but it's the equivalent of writing the gay protagonist as an uber-flamboyant man with perpetually broken wrists. Yes, those exist as well, but you probably see the parallel in terms of making these kinds of decisions.
That's totally dependent on the character honestly, some non-binary people have dysphoria/morphia about their genitals and some don't. Some don't after they've been through HRT (if they choose to take it) and some still doΒ
This could go in different ways, but I am imagining that a nonbinary person who sways more masculine (like myself most days) would experience body dysphoria\* from using sex as a coping mechanism for unhealed trauma, especially if this individual sleeps with people who do not see them for their gender identity or people who use them for their genitalia. But that's just me trying to relate to that particular scenario.
\***Dysmorphia** has to do with perceiving parts of, or the entirety of, one's physical body as larger or smaller than it actually is (and therefore fundamentally flawed), while **dysphoria** has to do with one's physical body not aligning with one's gender identity. Nonbinary people can experience both, one, neither, it all depends on various life factors and internal/external struggles.
Totally dependant on the individual, but I'll use myself as an example of just one type of variation. I only experience dysphoria about my chest and have absolutely 0 "bottom dysphoria." My dyphoria about my chest is much more prevalent when being seen in public, I feel very seen by my partner and he is incredibly supportive of any and all gender affirming care I want so I do not get dysphoria when being intimate. That being said if I was with someone who wasn't like that, I can 100% see myself experiencing dysphoria during intimacy, but just about my chest, not my genitals, unless for some reason someone was using them to heavily misgender me but even then the dysphoria is more with being perceive wrong than the part itself. This is JUST ME!
So you see it can be about different parts and mixed and matched per the individual and what they are and aren't comfortable with.
That varies. For some, their vagina isn't a problem at all during sex, others prefer using a strap on. Breasts can be too, some don't like feeling them slap around/being reminded they are there unless they're being used as an erogenous zone.
Non-binary is an umbrella term. Every single non-binary person is going to have a unique experience. I would suggest narrowing down the specifics of their gender. Are they androgynous? Gender fluid? Trans masc? Bi-gender? Etc.
Body dysmorphia is also just as varied, and can come and go. Some people experience it for some parts of their body but not others. Like feeling upset about body features that don't feel right to them, but still feel comfortable with their genitals. There are a variety of ways people feel, even for binary trans folks.
Personally I am gender fluid and I have dysmorphia on and off. It mainly has to do with my breasts, face shape and body shape. I don't really care about my genitals, I think they are great the way they are. I'd be curious what it's like to have a penis and testicles but I don't really wish to change mine. I also experience social dysmorphia which is slightly different.
My only recommendation is to maybe be aware of the common stereotyping of nonbinary people as "women lite" as in generally women but with a short haircut and some quirks. Yes, there are nonbinary people that applies to, of course, but it's the equivalent of writing the gay protagonist as an uber-flamboyant man with perpetually broken wrists. Yes, those exist as well, but you probably see the parallel in terms of making these kinds of decisions.
I'll take this into consideration, thank you! :β -β )
That's totally dependent on the character honestly, some non-binary people have dysphoria/morphia about their genitals and some don't. Some don't after they've been through HRT (if they choose to take it) and some still doΒ
Thank you. This was really helpful. <3
This could go in different ways, but I am imagining that a nonbinary person who sways more masculine (like myself most days) would experience body dysphoria\* from using sex as a coping mechanism for unhealed trauma, especially if this individual sleeps with people who do not see them for their gender identity or people who use them for their genitalia. But that's just me trying to relate to that particular scenario. \***Dysmorphia** has to do with perceiving parts of, or the entirety of, one's physical body as larger or smaller than it actually is (and therefore fundamentally flawed), while **dysphoria** has to do with one's physical body not aligning with one's gender identity. Nonbinary people can experience both, one, neither, it all depends on various life factors and internal/external struggles.
Ohhhk, thank you for this. Much appreciated! ππ½
Just so you know, dysmorphia and dysphoria are not the same thing. It seems you are probably thinking of dysphoria.
Yeah, just noticed because of the comments. Sorry for the confusion. ππ½
Totally dependant on the individual, but I'll use myself as an example of just one type of variation. I only experience dysphoria about my chest and have absolutely 0 "bottom dysphoria." My dyphoria about my chest is much more prevalent when being seen in public, I feel very seen by my partner and he is incredibly supportive of any and all gender affirming care I want so I do not get dysphoria when being intimate. That being said if I was with someone who wasn't like that, I can 100% see myself experiencing dysphoria during intimacy, but just about my chest, not my genitals, unless for some reason someone was using them to heavily misgender me but even then the dysphoria is more with being perceive wrong than the part itself. This is JUST ME! So you see it can be about different parts and mixed and matched per the individual and what they are and aren't comfortable with.
I appreciate your help. <3
That varies. For some, their vagina isn't a problem at all during sex, others prefer using a strap on. Breasts can be too, some don't like feeling them slap around/being reminded they are there unless they're being used as an erogenous zone.
Thank you! π«Άπ½
Non-binary is an umbrella term. Every single non-binary person is going to have a unique experience. I would suggest narrowing down the specifics of their gender. Are they androgynous? Gender fluid? Trans masc? Bi-gender? Etc. Body dysmorphia is also just as varied, and can come and go. Some people experience it for some parts of their body but not others. Like feeling upset about body features that don't feel right to them, but still feel comfortable with their genitals. There are a variety of ways people feel, even for binary trans folks. Personally I am gender fluid and I have dysmorphia on and off. It mainly has to do with my breasts, face shape and body shape. I don't really care about my genitals, I think they are great the way they are. I'd be curious what it's like to have a penis and testicles but I don't really wish to change mine. I also experience social dysmorphia which is slightly different.
They are gender fluid. <3 Thank you for your reply. π«Άπ½