gender is between your ears, not between your legs

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Gender only exists as a social construct, and is not confined to one's sex assigned at birth.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giới tính chỉ là một cấu trúc xã hội, không bị giới hạn bởi giới tính sinh ra

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gender is between your ears, not between your legs” mean?

Gender only exists as a social construct, and is not confined to one's sex assigned at birth.

Is “gender is between your ears, not between your legs” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.