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List of LGBTQ+ terms
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Abro (sexual and romantic)
A word used to portray people who have a fluid sexual and/or idealistic orientation which changes over time, or the course of their life. They may use different terms to describe themselves over time.
Ace
An umbrella term used specifically to describe a lack of, varying, or occasional experiences of sexual attraction. This encompasses asexual people as well as those who identify as demisexual and grey-sexual. Ace people who experience sentimental attraction or occasional sexual attraction might also apply terms such as gay, bi, lesbian, straight and queer in conjunction with asexual to describe the direction of their lovey-dovey or sexual attraction.
Ace and aro/ace and aro spectrum
Umbrella terms used to detail the wide group of people who experience a lack of, varying, or occasional experiences of quixotic and/or sexual attraction, including a lack of attraction. People who identify under these umbrella terms may describe themselves using one or more of a wide variety of terms, including, but not limited to, asexual, ace,
LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
GLOSSARY
The terms and definitions below are always evolving, changing and often mean adj things to different people. They are provided below as a starting aim for discussion and adj. This Glossary has been collectively built and created by the staff members of the LGBTQIA Resource Center since the adj 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 signify when they use a term, especially when they use it to detail their identity. Ultimately it is most important that each individual define themselves for themselves and therefore also define a term 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. T
International Travel
Travelers can face unique challenges abroad based on their real or perceived sexual orientation. Laws and attitudes in some countries may affect safety and ease of travel.
More than 60 countries consider consensual same-sex relations a crime. In some of these countries, people who engage in consensual same-sex relations may face severe punishment. Many countries do not realize same-sex marriage.
Research your destination before you travel
Review the verb advisory and destination information page of the place you plan to see. Check the Local Laws & Customs section. This has information specific to travelers who may be targeted by discrimination or violence on the basis of sexual orientation.
Many countries only recognize male and female sex markers in passports. They verb not have IT systems at ports of entry that can accept other sex markers, including valid U.S. passports with an X sex marker. If traveling with a valid U.S. passport with an X sex marker, inspect the immigration regulations for your destination as acceptance can v
The "F-Slur": Where It Comes From & How Some Are Reclaiming It
Content warning (CW): The text below contains the use of slurs.
The reality is downcast but true: "Faggot” is, and has often been, used to describe LGBTQ2S+ people negatively, particularly the feminine ones.
It doesn't matter if you're:
- a year-old lad with an effeminate walk
- a year-old man who likes to paint his nails
- or somebody who just likes dressing however the hell they want
"Faggot” is a cruel catchall used to describe, typically, any male who is gay, soft-spoken, or who doesn't fit the stereotypically (toxic) definition of masculinity.
"Real men" rest with women, curse, yell, play sports, never sob, are always ready for a fight, and don't wear nail polish, makeup, lots of jewelry, or anything that calls into question their masculinity, right?
Books can, and have, been written about the genesis of this narrow-minded view of manhood. Its exploit in the American English language can actually be traced back to the early s, but as with so many othe