Wolffian flag
Wolffian is an alternative form for "biological male" and refers to the phenotypic sex traits of an individual who has testes and was exposed primarily to testosterone in the womb.
Wolffian symbol
Wolffian traits include:
- A penis (PWHP) and testes
- The capacity for spermatogenesis, unless if sterile (microgametic)
- Has testosterone as one's natural primary sex hormone
Wolffian is not synonymous with AMAB, as some AMAB individuals are intersex and do not have all of the traits listed. Wolffian can be described as "dyadic male."
This term would be used in a medical manner, in the same way one would use "biological male." It is best not to use this term in a non-medical manner unless it is for self-identification. One should not point out an individual as wolffian unless the individual has agreed to have the term used on them. Only in medical situations should it matter what someone's birth sex was; otherwise, it is completely up to the individual whether or not they wish to share or use this term.
The feminine counterpart is müllerian.
History & Coining[]
The term was originally suggested by a transgender woman in the early 2010s and popularized by Tumblr users mogai-ringo and acro-pluris in 2018. Its original definition referred to someone whose fetal development favored the Wolffian duct, which leads to the creation of the penis.
Flags & Symbols[]
The flag was created by Tumblr user mourningmogaicrew on August 31, 2021. The symbol was created on the same day and was based off the male symbol.