I Was Deeply Attracted to My Partner Until They Started Exploring a New Part of Themselves. Now I’m Repulsed—and Freaking Out.
A pan woman expresses her confusion and repulsion towards her partner Alex, who is exploring their gender identity. Despite a long-standing attraction, the woman's feelings have changed as Alex considers identifying as nonbinary or transmasc. The advice column discusses the complexities of attraction and the challenges relationships face during transitions.
- ▪The woman has been with her partner Alex for nearly five years.
- ▪Alex is exploring their gender identity and may identify as nonbinary or transmasc.
- ▪The woman's attraction to Alex has diminished as they explore this new aspect of their identity.
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How to Do It I Was Deeply Attracted to My Partner Until They Started Exploring a New Part of Themselves. Now I’m Repulsed—and Freaking Out. Why am I like this? Advice by Rich Juzwiak June 07, 202612:00 PM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Marcos Elihu Castillo Ramirez/Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, I’m a pan woman, and I’ve been with my partner “Alex” for nearly five years. Alex has always been masc of center, but always very insistent on identity as a cis lesbian.
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