Varioformic

Varioformic is a transgender-adjacent umbrella term for those to physically alter their body (transition) in uncommon, partial, or otherwise non-standard ways in relation to gender identity. Usually via HRT, physical training, and/or surgeries. Desiring to keep certain existing natal traits, while having others changed, creating a varied form, hence the label varioformSTATEMENT FROM THE TERM'S CREATOR

see also;

Varioxenic - a varioformic identity for transgender people who wish to physically transition in uncommon, partial, or otherwise non-standard ways in relation to gender identity.Variotransgender - a varioformic identity for transgender people who wish to physically transition in uncommon, partial, or otherwise non-standard ways in relation to gender identity.Variocisgender - a varioformic identity for transgender people who wish to physically transition in uncommon, partial, or otherwise non-standard ways in relation to gender identity.

Meanings behind the colors

The arrow goes from the darker less saturated color to a brighter more saturated color to symbolize the transition to a happier state of being, whilst not fully changing the body, hence it is still a shade of red.

Each color does not have it's own specific meaning. Nearly The whole flag consist of shades of red as to symbolize the physical flesh, the body, as the identity pertains to a desire to change your physical form.The white stripe in the center symbolizes the neutrality and broadness of the label, as it can be used by anyone, of any identity, cisgender or transgender, perisex or intersex.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about varioformic as an identity.

  1. "Who can identify as varioformic?" Anyone!, no matter their gender identity or physical state at birth. While most varioformic folk are transgender, it is not exclusive to transgender people and can be used by cis people who intend to pursue transitional treatments, but still identify with the gender they were assigned.

  2. "Why is it called varioformic?" It simply comes from the phrase Varied form, or variated form, combining the root word for variation, vario, with the word form.

  3. "Do you have to be post-op to identify as varioformic?" No, all you need is a desire to partially physically transition.

  4. "Do I count as varioformic if do >x thing<?" Chances are if you are asking this question, the answer is yes. Varioformic is an incredibly broad label, that can cover nearly any sort of partial physical transition. An important thing to note is that the partial state of the transition must be the desired end goal, and not simply an in-between step to a full transition.
    The only exception to this would be cisgender varioformic folk who fully transition their body to that of the opposite sex. Due to the fact they never intend to socially transition, this still could be considered a partial transition.
    Here are some more examples of people who may identify as varioformic

  5. "Does being varioformic make me transgender?" No, not necessarily. Transgender people don't need to physically transition in order to still be trans, the same is true for cis folk who choose to pursue surgeries & treatment normally reserved for transgender individuals. If you still fully identify with the gender you were assigned, you are cis, regardless of the treatments you pursue.
    This being said, cisgender varioformic people ARE affected by transphobia, due to the simple fact that they pursue the same treatments and have the same/similar feelings of dysphoria related to their physical sex characteristics as transgender people.
    An example of this would be a cisgender man who feels dysphoric over his masculine chest, and wishes to have breasts. To achieve this, he would pursue feminizing HRT to gain these features, all the while still identifying as a man.

  6. "is varioformic a gender?" No, it is an adjective you add onto a gender identity, but it isn't a gender in and of itself. examples of how it's used;
    "I am a varioformic trans woman"
    "Xe is a varioformic demiboy"
    "They identify as a varioformic nonbinary man"
    "My friend is a varioformic cisgender man"
    "I am varioformic and agender"

  7. "Do you need gender dysphoria to identify as varioformic?" No, you do not need dysphoria to identify as varioformic. However there must be a desire to transition physically, which may be caused by euphoria instead of dysphoria.

  8. "Why was the term coined?" It was coined to replace a similar term, altersex, due to a bad history with harmful fetishization, confusing language, and a bad definition, among issues with the wiki being more geared towards a fetishistic definition. more info here

why the term was made

The term was made as an alternative to the altersex identity, though varioformic is by definition far broader & more inclusive than altersex, and defined differently.The primary reason for this identity label's creation is due to the controversy and confusion caused by the label altersex, which has a similar general meaning, but was often used in fetish circles that objectify intersex bodies, and has an inaccurate wiki page which disrespects and sparks discomfort among the intersex community. Many of those who use the term altersex do not use it to describe themselves, and use it to describe pornography of characters with ambiguous genitalia.Those who genuinely identify with altersex as a label for themselves, generally do not fetishize intersex features, and only use the label because there is no other similar label that exists for them. Those who identify as altersex are generally against the use of the term as a fetish term. Even so, the history of the term causes discomfort among many intersex folk, even if it isn't being used in this way by those who describe themselves as altersex. This, and the similarity of the term altersex to intersex/perisex causes confusion among people, who may initially think it is a third label in the same category with intersex & perisex, when in actuality it is closer to trans identities and is unrelated to intersex + perisex.Varioformic was made for these people who identify with altersex in good faith, and not as a fetish for intersex bodies. This label was made with the help & approval of the intersex community

Examples of people who may identify as varioformic

Even if these examples fit you, don't feel pressured to use this term if you feel it isn't necessary for yourself personally. The labels you use are your own choice and nobody else's business.

  • A transgender man who wishes to have top surgery and no bottom surgery

  • A nonbinary transmasc person who wishes to have a breast reduction and ambiguous genitalia via surgery

  • A cisgender woman who wishes to have a penis via phalloplasty, and would feel more comfortable with this change to her anatomy.

  • a transgender woman who wishes to keep her penis, but have it surgically reduced in size, and does not want breasts.

  • A cisgender man who feels dysphoric over lacking breasts, and goes on HRT to obtain them

  • A nonbinary person feels dysphoric from having an adam's apple, and wishes to have it surgically reduced

  • An agender person experiences gender dysphoria from having genitalia at all, and wishes to have them fully removed via surgery.

  • A transgender man wishes to go on testosterone but wants to keep all of his natal anatomy, persuing no surgeries.

*These are only a few examples, varioformic includes countless more variations, only excluding those who do not desire to transition, and those who want to fully transition. *

STATEMENT FROM THE CREATOR OF THE TERM VARIOFORMICI do not want to be associated with or credited with the term. I want this term to be owned by the community, and not by any one specific person. I do not even identify with this term anymore. But I am happy that others do. I do not think queer identity terms should be owned by a specific person, they should belong to everyone. Please do not credit me for the creation of this term.