Altersex

Altersex: Is a catch-all term to describe a state of having or desiring sex characteristics, or a combination of sex characteristics that deviate from what would be considered the sex characteristics of a müllerian or wolffian individual. Altersex is not congenital.

Alternate Names

 * Alteradic.

Definitions

 * "Altersex" is a catch-all term consisting of alter, meant here as "different" or "another possibility," and sex, referring to physiological primary and secondary sex characteristics. Alterssx is meant to be used largely, but not exclusively, for fictional characters, describing body plans that are a mix of things, rather than the usually-found configurations. Here, a body plan is just what type of parts you have or don't have. A penis, testicles, a vulva, a clitoris, developed breasts, etc. - 7/24/2015

In the case of real individuals using this as a term, those who have a mental body plan/view of their “true” self that has a body that does not fit traditional human sexes, may call themselves altersex. As well an individual who has under gone HRT and/or sex reassignment surgery. Although, like many labels, the term altersex shouldn't be applied to an individual unless they indicate that they are to be referred to using the label altersex.

Altersex does not imply any specific sex characteristics, This allows for privacy of the altersex individual and avoids reducing individuals to their genitalia. It is intended as a neutral descriptor for any characters and individuals who are not protosex. Some altersex individuals/characters may resemble the binary sexes to some degree, but are different. Altersex can describe both a physical body, an internal sex identity, or both.

History
The term altersex was renamed to altersex by Farorenightclaw on or before July 23, 2015.

The term was coined to address the usage of "trans", transphobic slurs, "intersex" and intersexist slurs in art particularly within the furry fandom. The term altersex seeks to provide an unsexualized, underogatory term that is neither transphobic or interexist.

Controversy
Many trans and intersex individuals in the wider community are concerned that the term, despite claims to the contrary, seems to in practice be a rebranding of art that often includes transphobia and intersexism. Leaving the initial problem of trans and intersex fetishization unaddressed.

Due to the term's confusing definition and controversial history, the term varioformic was coined by VYIDAE in order to create a broad yet well-defined label which encompasses altersex identities.

Flag
The flag was designed by Pastelmemer on May 29, 2017. The color meanings are as follows: Mint green is commonly associated with specific altersex identities, like angenital. Green also represents abundance and growth: abundance of possible body types, and growth for individuals who physically transition to "grow" into their true bodies. Blue represents fluidity, for bodies that have fluid sex characteristics. White represents transcendence, as well as bodies with no sex characteristics. Purple represents the alternative, non-traditional nature of altersex bodies. Reddish pink represents sex characteristics.