So what about ‘gender expression’? I grew up wearing ‘boys clothes’ and I never had an issue with it. However, identifying as genderfluid often comes with an expectation of presenting masculine and feminine at separate times. The truth of it is simple, but confusing for some. Gender identity and gender expression are two different things. Genderfluid people may or may not wish to vary our gender expression as we experience shifts in gender identity. That doesn’t make us any less valid. Some men express and dress themselves femininely. Some women express and dress themselves masculinely while not wearing makeup. That’s my choice in the matter. To expect differently is to impose stereotyped gender norms on us. Not nice!