pangender

Pangender is a nonbinary gender identity characterized by experiencing or identifying with many or all genders. People who identify as pangender may feel that their gender experience encompasses more than one gender, at times including male, female, nonbinary, and other gender identities. The term is part of a broader set of gender identities used within LGBTQ+ communities, such as multigender and polygender, and it is distinct from identities like bigender, which refers to two genders, or genderfluid, where the gender experience changes over time. However, individuals may perceive overlap between these labels.

Because gender is personal, pangender identities often involve varied pronoun usage. Some pangender people use they/them, while others may use he/him, she/her, or a mix depending on preference and context. The label is self-identified and may be adopted to reflect how a person experiences gender across different contexts or times.

In social and academic discussions, pangender is used to describe a broad or inclusive gender experience. It is not a medical condition or disorder. As with many gender identities, understandings and definitions can vary across cultures and individuals, and some people may connect with pangender while others prefer related terms like multigender or nonbinary. The core principle is that identity labels are chosen by the person who uses them.