Am I a Demiboy?

Take this quiz to learn about your gender identity!

A demiboy is someone who partially identifies as a man, but not completely, or at least not enough to use the label "man" exclusively. Sound familiar?

Answer a few simple questions, and we'll tell you if you're a demiboy!

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Questions Overview

1. Do you ever dress in "masculine" clothing, whatever that means to you?
  1. Yes, often. I'm most comfortable in "masculine" clothes.
  2. Yes, sometimes, but I like to try other things, too!
  3. No, not really. I prefer other styles.
2. How would you feel if someone referred to you as "he" or "him"?
  1. I'd feel totally normal. That's what people usually call me.
  2. I'd feel awkward, like I have to correct them.
  3. It'd catch me out, but I wouldn't mind.
  4. It'd make me happy! That's what I want to be called.
  5. It's complicated.
3. Would you ever use any of these other pronouns to think or speak about yourself?
  1. She/her
  2. They/them
  3. Something else
  4. None of these
4. If your gender were a route on a map, it'd be...
  1. Simple and neat, easy to read, and with a clear start and end.
  2. Winding and turning. We're taking the scenic route!
  3. Totally unreadable. Hope you enjoy being lost!
5. If you could change your body to be more "masculine," would you?
  1. Yes! I want my body to look closer to how I feel.
  2. Nah. My body is already masculine enough.
  3. Nope. I like my body as-is, whether or not others think it's "masculine."
  4. It's complicated.
6. If your gender were one of these bouquets, which would it be?
  1. Blue bouquet
  2. Pink bouquet
  3. Purple bouquet
  4. White bouquet
7. Do you feel a sense of belonging or familiarity when talking to men?
  1. Yeah. I feel like guys understand me best.
  2. Sure, but not just because they're guys.
  3. Sort of, but not entirely.
  4. Not really.
8. Would you ever consider wearing makeup?
  1. I wear makeup regularly already.
  2. I'd try it, yeah! Seems like fun.
  3. Probably not. I don't feel drawn to it.
9. On an average day, you feel more:
  1. Masculine
  2. Feminine
  3. A mix of both
  4. Nonbinary
  5. It's complicated
10. Choose the statement that best describes you:
  1. I feel comfortable and aligned with the gender assigned to me at birth.
  2. I feel somewhat comfortable with the gender assigned to me at birth.
  3. I don't feel super comfortable with the gender assigned to me at birth.
  4. It's complicated.
11. Can we ask why you're taking this quiz? (Your answer does matter!)
  1. I think I might be a demiboy, but I'm not sure.
  2. I'm pretty sure I'm a demiboy, but I want confirmation.
  3. I'm not sure of my identity and need some pointers.
  4. I'm pretty sure I'm not a demiboy, but want to be sure.
  5. I'm just taking it for fun!

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Exploring Your Gender Expression

Gender expression can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. It's really just a way to discuss your experience in a gendered world, and the ways you fit or don't fit into the molds that modern society has created. We talked to social workers and counselors about how to explore and appreciate your own unique identity:


  • Transgender and diversity specialist Inge Hansen, PsyD, explains that "Gender identity is our internal experience and naming of gender, while our gender expression is how we present our gender through clothing, behavior, personal appearance and other characteristics. Both of these are separate from sex, which has to do with anatomy and chromosomes."[1]
  • Licensed social worker and LGBTQ+ identity expert Zoe Stoller says, "My biggest piece of advice would be to think about how your mind and body feel in reaction to being placed within whatever strict societal gendered box and role you are placed in... just notice that discomfort and see if that leads you anywhere."[3]
  • LGBTQIA+ activist and educator NV Gay says, "You know, in a perfect world, how I always would say that exploring one's gender or sexual identity is very much like trying on outfits... Very much gender is the same way. You might be able to look at something and say, 'yes, that's who I am, that's who I'm going to be,' but until you try it on, until you walk around and say, 'Does this feel right?' you're not necessarily going to know."[4]

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References

  1. ↑ Inge Hansen, PsyD. Transgender & Diversity Specialist. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Ren Fernandez-Kim. LGBTQ+ and Cultural Anthropology Expert. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Zoe Stoller. Licensed Social Worker and LGBTQ+ Identity Expert. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ NV Gay. LGBTQIA+ Activist and Educator. Expert Interview