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Key:
[...] - applying to...
* - umbrella term
Sexualities
Allosexual - Someone who is not asexual, they experience sexual attraction
Androsexual - The attraction to males and/or male appearance [non-binary]
Aromantic - The lack of romantic attraction
Asexual - The lack of sexual attraction (not to be confused with abstinence)
Bisexual - The sexual attraction to any two genders (not just male and female)
Gynesexual - The attraction to females and/or female appearance [non-binary]
Heteroflexible - Primarily heterosexual but can in some instances be attracted to the opposite gender
Heterosexual - The sexual attraction to someone of the opposite gender
Homoflexible - Primarily homosexual but can in some instances be attracted to the opposite gender
Homosexual - The sexual attraction to someone of your same gender (also applies to non-binaries attracted to non-binaries)
Pansexual - The sexual attraction to all genders
Polysexual - The sexual attraction to more than 2 genders but not all
Skoliosexual - The attraction to non-binaries
Genders
Cisgender - Identifying as your assigned gender
*Transgender - An umbrella term for people identifying as a different gender than you were assigned at birth (applies to non-binaries)
*Non-binary - Not identifying with the typical "binary genders" (male and female)
Neutrois - A neutral or null gender
Agender - Having no gender
Bigender - Identifying as a combination of two genders
Trigender - Identifying as a combination of three genders
Pangender - Identifying as a combination of all genders
Gender Fluid - Gender varies or isnt fixed, gender fluid people may at any time identify as male, female, neutrois, any other non-binary identity or any combination of the identities
Gender Flux - A gender identity when the strength of feelings of gender varies over time
Fluid Flux - A combination of gender fluid and gender flux where gender moves between two or more genders and fluctuates in intensity
Demigender - A demigirl or a demiboy only partially idenifies with that gener but doesnt't necessarily identify as another gender
Terms
Ally - Heterosexual and cisgender individual who fully supports all LGBT+
equality,
Androgyny -
*Queer - Refers to all members of LGBT+, previously used as an insult, it has been coined by the community and now is used in a positive way
Passing - Looking like a cisgender female or male [transgender]
In the closet - Refers to someone who isn't out as LGBT+
Questioning - Someone who is questioning their gender, sexual orientation or romantic orientation
Packing - Wearing padding or a packer in front of the pants or underwear to give the appearance of having a penis
STP - Stand to Pee device, for transgender males to stand up to pee
Binding - Wearing a binder or a special bra to compress breast and give the appearance of a flat chest
Tucking - Many trans people choose to tuck for different reasons, getting rid of a bulge, ease dysphoria and allowing someone to feel comfortable and confident in their own body
Gaff - A "binder" for AMAB people that helps with tucking
Breast Form - Prosthetics that give the appearance of breasts
Identity - The gender(s) or lack of gender that you identify as
Expression - The way you choose to express yourself (does not have to match gender identity)
Sex - Based on chromosomes/body you were born in (does not have to match gender)
Gender Roles/Norms - A set of societal norms dictating what types of behaviors are considered appropriate for a person based on their sex or gender
Gender Binary - A model of gender that classifies all people into one of two genders, girl or boy
Dysphoria - Refers to negative feeling arising from gender experience, maybe including assigned gender different from one's gender identity
AMAB - "Assigned Male At Birth"
AFAB - "Assigned Female At Birth"
Homophobia - The "fear" of the gays in addition to the prejudice and discrimination against people who hold a minority sexual identity
Bi-Erasure - When the existence or legitimacy of bisexuality (or any form of multisexuality) is questioned or denied
HRT - "Hormone Replacement Therapy"
Cisnormativity - The assumption that everyone is cisgender
Asexual Spectrum
Grey-Asexual - Rarely experience sexual attraction or only experience it under certain circumstances
Demisexual - Falls in the middle of the sexual spectrum, demisexuals don't experience sexual attraction until a close emotional bond has been formed.
Other
Polyamorous - The state of having multiple sexually or romantically commited relationships at the same time with the consent with all partners involved (not to be confused with cheating)
Androgynous -
Physical Androgyne: Mix of male and female characteristics.
Psychological Androgyne: indentifying somewhere between the male and female range of gender but not in either category
If you have any questions feel free to comment below!
Key:
[...] - applying to...
* - umbrella term
Sexualities
Allosexual - Someone who is not asexual, they experience sexual attraction
Androsexual - The attraction to males and/or male appearance [non-binary]
Aromantic - The lack of romantic attraction
Asexual - The lack of sexual attraction (not to be confused with abstinence)
Bisexual - The sexual attraction to any two genders (not just male and female)
Gynesexual - The attraction to females and/or female appearance [non-binary]
Heteroflexible - Primarily heterosexual but can in some instances be attracted to the opposite gender
Heterosexual - The sexual attraction to someone of the opposite gender
Homoflexible - Primarily homosexual but can in some instances be attracted to the opposite gender
Homosexual - The sexual attraction to someone of your same gender (also applies to non-binaries attracted to non-binaries)
Pansexual - The sexual attraction to all genders
Polysexual - The sexual attraction to more than 2 genders but not all
Skoliosexual - The attraction to non-binaries
Genders
Cisgender - Identifying as your assigned gender
*Transgender - An umbrella term for people identifying as a different gender than you were assigned at birth (applies to non-binaries)
*Non-binary - Not identifying with the typical "binary genders" (male and female)
Neutrois - A neutral or null gender
Agender - Having no gender
Bigender - Identifying as a combination of two genders
Trigender - Identifying as a combination of three genders
Pangender - Identifying as a combination of all genders
Gender Fluid - Gender varies or isnt fixed, gender fluid people may at any time identify as male, female, neutrois, any other non-binary identity or any combination of the identities
Gender Flux - A gender identity when the strength of feelings of gender varies over time
Fluid Flux - A combination of gender fluid and gender flux where gender moves between two or more genders and fluctuates in intensity
Demigender - A demigirl or a demiboy only partially idenifies with that gener but doesnt't necessarily identify as another gender
Terms
Ally - Heterosexual and cisgender individual who fully supports all LGBT+
equality,
Androgyny -
*Queer - Refers to all members of LGBT+, previously used as an insult, it has been coined by the community and now is used in a positive way
Passing - Looking like a cisgender female or male [transgender]
In the closet - Refers to someone who isn't out as LGBT+
Questioning - Someone who is questioning their gender, sexual orientation or romantic orientation
Packing - Wearing padding or a packer in front of the pants or underwear to give the appearance of having a penis
STP - Stand to Pee device, for transgender males to stand up to pee
Binding - Wearing a binder or a special bra to compress breast and give the appearance of a flat chest
Tucking - Many trans people choose to tuck for different reasons, getting rid of a bulge, ease dysphoria and allowing someone to feel comfortable and confident in their own body
Gaff - A "binder" for AMAB people that helps with tucking
Breast Form - Prosthetics that give the appearance of breasts
Identity - The gender(s) or lack of gender that you identify as
Expression - The way you choose to express yourself (does not have to match gender identity)
Sex - Based on chromosomes/body you were born in (does not have to match gender)
Gender Roles/Norms - A set of societal norms dictating what types of behaviors are considered appropriate for a person based on their sex or gender
Gender Binary - A model of gender that classifies all people into one of two genders, girl or boy
Dysphoria - Refers to negative feeling arising from gender experience, maybe including assigned gender different from one's gender identity
AMAB - "Assigned Male At Birth"
AFAB - "Assigned Female At Birth"
Homophobia - The "fear" of the gays in addition to the prejudice and discrimination against people who hold a minority sexual identity
Bi-Erasure - When the existence or legitimacy of bisexuality (or any form of multisexuality) is questioned or denied
HRT - "Hormone Replacement Therapy"
Cisnormativity - The assumption that everyone is cisgender
Asexual Spectrum
Grey-Asexual - Rarely experience sexual attraction or only experience it under certain circumstances
Demisexual - Falls in the middle of the sexual spectrum, demisexuals don't experience sexual attraction until a close emotional bond has been formed.
Other
Polyamorous - The state of having multiple sexually or romantically commited relationships at the same time with the consent with all partners involved (not to be confused with cheating)
Androgynous -
Physical Androgyne: Mix of male and female characteristics.
Psychological Androgyne: indentifying somewhere between the male and female range of gender but not in either category
If you have any questions feel free to comment below!