A system that shall ultimately replace today’s binary label of “sex” as used today to identify one’s gender. The Sexual Identification System is a spectrum of values that clearly defines a person’s unique sexuality profile.
SIS
The acronym for Sexuality Identification System
Values
The spectrum of values as referred to in the definition of the Sexuality Identification System may come in the form of a word, a letter or a colour that more accurately defines its properties. By way of example:
Male – M – Blue
Female – F – Pink
Other – O – Purple
The purpose of the colour coding will assist individuals in identifying the values, purple being a blend of the two.
"Other" is used here in a generic sense to simply say anything that is other than Male and other than Female. Individuals may feel strongly to replace the term "Other" with their own self-defined label.
Categories
Currently there are five (5) categories within the Sexuality Identification System. They are referred as Category 1, 2, 3 4 and 5 respectively. Each category is synonymous with a Key Identifier label, namely;
Category 1 being Biology,
Category 2 being Presentation
Category 3 being Identify
Category 4 being Preference
Category 5 being Posturing
Biology, Presentation, Identification, Preference and Posturing
These are key identifiers and are the terms to more accurately describe each Category.
The order and the positioning of these categories are fundamental and must be maintained in order for the system to make sense.
BPIPP (pronounced bee-PIPP)
Is the acronym for Biology, Presentation, Identification, Preference and Posturing. The pronunciation helping those to remember the labels of each of the Categories.
Biology
This defines the physical biology of what you were born as.
This includes physical genital variations.
Eg: Male, Female, Other.
Various common and self-defined terms: Inter-sexed, AIS, etc.
Presentation
This defines our physical appearance.
This may include clothes, make-up, hair and general physical appearance. Included in this are any and all surgical procedures for reconstructive and cosmetic purposes.
Eg: Male, Female, Other.
Various common and self-defined terms: Androgynous, Gender Queer, Gender Variant, GRS, etc.
Identify
This is a thought process that pertains to our self image.
It is a mental, internal belief about you.
Eg: Male, Female, Other.
Various common and self-defined terms: Trans, Transgender, Transsexual, Cross-dresser, Two-Spirited, etc.
Preference
This defines who you are attracted to.
Who we choose as a mate or our preferred partner.
Eg: Male, Female, Other.
Various common and self-defined terms: Bisexual; Trisexual; Pansexual, etc.
Posturing
This defines the position you prefer during intimacy.
The terms "Top" or "Bottom", "Superior" or "Inferior" are assumed when we are using the generic label of Male and Female in this category.
The Male and Female reference are also used here for consistency within the SiS format.
Eg: Male, Female, Other.
Various common and self-defined terms: Switch, etc.
