All gay genders
The language around sexuality and gender is constantly transforming, with new definitions evolving, and existing words organism reclaimed by new generations.
We've compiled this list of sexualities and their definitions to act as an ever growing resource for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies, to give you the language to express your have sexuality, as well as the language to accurately represent those around you.
For the Gender Identities companion piece to this article, click here.
Abrosexual
Abrosexual describes someone whose sexuality is fluid or changeable. For example one day they may identify as asexual, the next as lesbian, and the next as pansexual. Abrosexual people can fluctuate between all sexualities, or just a few. The timing between fluctuations can also vary.
Androphilic / Androsexual
Androphilic, or androsexual, describes someone who is primarily attracted to masculinity, be this sexually, romantically, or aesthetically. These terms are particularly useful for people who identify outside of the gender binary as unlike terms like gay or lesbian, they refer only to the presentation of the person someone is attracted to and not the person
Gay and Lesbian Identities
Being queer or lesbian refers to having attraction – amorous , sexual or spiritual – to a person of the same gender. While the term gay has historically been exclusively used by men who are attracted to other men, this isn’t the case today. People of all genders can use the term “gay” to depict being attracted to the same gender.
Likewise, Lesbian has historically been used to describe women who are exclusively attracted to other women, but today the term can be used to by people of all genders to depict being attracted to people of the same gender.
Inclusive Language
Gay is an adjective, not a noun:
✔️ Simon is gay and married to his partner of 10 years.
❌ Someone I know is a gay.
Lesbian can be an adjective or a noun:
✔️ Arshi is a lesbian.
✔️ Arshi is lesbian
Gay and lesbian can mean many different things, but are not inclusive terms when referring to a people of people. Instead, employ the acronym LGBTQIA+ (which stands for Lesbian, Queer , Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual plus more).
✔️ We support the LGBTQIA+ community
❌ We support the gay and lesbian community.
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LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
GLOSSARY
The terms and definitions below are always evolving, transforming and often mean unlike things to different people. They are provided below as a starting gesture for discussion and comprehension. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the prior s.
These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to help grant others a more thorough but not entirely comprehensive understanding of the significance of these terms. You may even consider asking someone what they intend when they use a term, especially when they use it to explain their identity. Ultimately it is most important that each individual define themselves for themselves and therefore also define a word for themselves.
“If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.” -Audre Lorde
This glossary contains terms, such as ableism and disability, that may not be considered directly related to identities of sexuality or gender. These terms are significant to acknowledge as part of our mission to challenge all forms of oppression
A list of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity terms
Asexual
The lack of a sexual attraction or desire for other people.
Bigender
A gender self which can be literally translated as ‘two genders’ or ‘double gender’. These two gender identities could be male and female, but could also include non-binary identities.
Bisexual
A person emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to more than one sex, gender or gender identity though not necessarily simultaneously, in the same way or to the same degree.
Cisgender
A person whose gender identity is aligned with their sex assigned at birth.
Demigender
A person who wears clothing, accessories, jewellery or make-up not traditionally or stereotypically associated with their assigned sex. People who crossdress may be comfortable with their assigned sex, although some people may go on to identify as transgender.
Drag Queen
A performer, typically one who was assigned male at birth, whose perform involves a stylized and exaggerated interpretation of femininity that plays with stereotypical gender themes.
Gay
A person who is emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to members of the same gender. Men, women and non-bina
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