Demi Lovato reveals reason for pronoun backflip, says it was ‘exhausting’ using ‘they/them’ pronouns

Demi Lovato has explained why she decided to re-adopt female pronouns, after announcing she was non-binary in 2021. Photo / Getty Images

Demi Lovato has gone back to identifying by “she/her” pronouns as well as “they/them” pronouns because she “got tired” of having to explain her non-binary title, reports New York Post.

“I constantly had to educate people and explain why I identified with those pronouns. It was absolutely exhausting,” the Heart Attack songstress told GQ Hype Spain.

“I just got tired. But for that very reason I know that it is important to continue spreading the word.”

The former Disney star, who is currently in a relationship with musician Jordan Lutes, also said that she hoped for more gender-neutral spaces in the future, as she has found basic level amenities such as gender-assigned bathrooms and paperwork tricky to navigate.

“I face this every day. For example, in public toilets. Having to access the women’s bathroom, even though I don’t completely identify with it,” she shared.

“Or it also happens when filling out forms, such as government documents or any other where you have to specify your gender. You only have two options, male and female, and I feel like none of that makes sense to me.”

Jordan Lutes and Demi Lovato have been dating since August 2022. Photo / Getty Images

The Camp Rock alum, 30, revealed that she is “conditioned” to choose the “woman” label due to lack of other options.

“I think this has to change,” they added. “Hopefully with time there will be more options.”

Lovato came out as non-binary in May 2021.

“With that said, I’ll officially be changing my pronouns to ‘they/them,’” she revealed on her 4D with Demi Lovato podcast two years ago.

“I feel this best represents the fluidity I feel in my gender expression and allows me to feel most authentic and true to the person I both know I am and still am discovering.”

Over a year later, the Cool for the Summer singer announced she was using “she/her” pronouns again as she had been feeling “more feminine”.

“But I think what’s important is, like, nobody’s perfect,” they shared on the Spout podcast a year ago.

“Everyone messes up pronouns at some point, and especially when people are learning. It’s just all about respect.”