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'''Altersex''' is a catch-all term to describe a state of having sex characteristics, or a combination of sex characteristics that deviate from what would be considered [[Dyadic|dyadic/perisex]], while also not being [[intersex]]. Altersex is intended to be used mostly (but not exclusively) for fictional characters, to describe body plans that are not found naturally in humans but are not considered intersex within the fiction. In the case of real people using this as an 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 as body who have under gone HRT and/or sexual reassignment surgery. Although, the term altersex shouldn't be applied to real people unless they're okay with it.

* People who were born dyadic but have medically changed their sex characteristics (through [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|HRT]] or surgery). Making it so their combination of chromosomes, primary, and secondary sex characteristics no longer strictly fits the definition of dyadic. However, they cannot be called intersex because they were not born with these variations. ([[Transsex]])

* People who were born dyadic and desire to change their sex characteristics through HRT or surgery.

* People who were born dyadic and have changed or desire to change their body such that one has ambiguous sex characteristics or a mix of sex characteristics.

Altersex can also be used to describe fictional characters. Characters who may be described as altersex include:

The term was coined to address the usage of "intersex" when describing people and characters who are not actually intersex, but are not strictly perisex either. The term altersex allows for a nonsexualized, nonslur term for these individuals that is neither transphobic or anti-intersex.

Altersex does not imply any specific sex characteristics, just as intersex does not. This allows for privacy of the altersex person and avoids reducing individuals to their genitalia. It is neutral descriptor for any characters and individuals who are not perisex or any variation of intersex. 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.

== Examples ==

Examples of altersex identities include:

* [[Angenital]]

* [[Salmacian]]

* [[Faunagenital]]

* [[Xenogenital]]

*[[Transgenital]]

Altersex was coined by Farorenightclaw on or before July 23, 2015<ref>https://www.google.com/amp/s/ask-pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/184001186579/hey-im-just-clarifying-that-i-didnt-coin/amp</ref><ref>https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Altersex-683411440?ga_changes=1&ga_submit_new=10%3A1496203972&ga_type=edit</ref>.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20200203031455/https://www.weasyl.com/journal/90896#cid210281</ref><ref>https://nibi.space/körper</ref> 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]] and [[salmacian]]. Green also represents abundance and growth: abundance of possible body types, and growth for people 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.