Theres a variety of reasons someone may use multiple sets of pronouns.
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Pronouns may indicate someones gender, but do not always, says Kahn.
That means someone can be non-binary and use he/him pronouns or be non-binary and use she/her pronouns.
queer sex therapist and director ofThe Gender &
Basically, dont assume someones pronouns indicate their entire gender identity.
Otherwise I end up having to do a lot of Pronoun 101 teaching.
Does the order of the pronouns matter?
Sometimes the order of pronouns is important to someone, and sometimes its not, says McDaniel.
You might ask, Id love to use your pronouns in a way that feels best to you.
Would you be willing to share with me what that is?
Or, Do you have the bandwidth to explain to me how you want me to use your pronouns?
Sharing your pronouns helps to normalize the practice for all people, including those who use multiple pronouns.
In practice, that looks like switching up or even alternating the pronouns that you use.
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He said there will be burgers, says McDaniel.
Finally, remember that practice can help.
Games likeMinus 18andGender Wheelallow you to practice using pronouns in a fun way.
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