List of lgbtq genders
LGBTQIA+ Glossary
The following is a list of LGBTQIA+ definitions that have been pulled together in consultation with the HUTH LGBTQ+ Staff Network to help in the education and broader understanding of staff, patients and visitors.
We continue our progress to become a more inclusive organisation so we are raising education in order to be able to better sustain the full range of our staff and service users. As with all lists this is not exhaustive.
Abro (sexual and romantic)
A word used to depict people who have a fluid sexual and/or love-related orientation which changes over time, or the course of their life. They may use different terms to describe themselves over time.
Asexual or 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. Some asexual people experience romantic attraction, while others do not. Ace people who experience love-related attraction or occasional sexual attraction might also exploit terms such as same-sex attracted, bi,
A list of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity terms
Asexual
The lack of a sexual attraction or desire for other people.
Bigender
A gender individuality 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 em
68 Terms That Explain Gender Identity and Expression
It’s amazing that gender — something many people idea was a easy concept — is actually so personal, nuanced, and complex. For that reason, it’s totally OK if this list is a lot to digest!
Just remember: Gender is an essential part of health and well-being for everyone.
Becoming familiar with language that helps you to chat about this part of identity and society is a great way to care for yourself and be an ally to others.
Mere Abrams is a researcher, writer, educator, consultant, and licensed clinical social worker who reaches a worldwide audience through public speaking, publications, social media (@meretheir), and gender therapy and support services practice . Mere uses their personal experience and diverse professional background to support individuals exploring gender and aid institutions, organizations, and businesses to raise gender literacy and identify opportunities to demonstrate gender inclusion in products, services, programs, projects, and content.
Sian Ferguson is a freelance This is a list of carefully researched and thoughtfully discussed definitions for key gender and sexuality terms.&#; It is by no means a comprehensive list, but it is a good place for us to start. Culture terms mean very particular things to different individuals.&#; The definitions provided in this document demonstrate the current general understanding of these terms. We understand that language around sexuality and gender is always changing and we will review these terms regularly.&#; If there is a term that you feel should be included here, please let us know.&#; You can email and/or dial the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center at gscc@ or () To understand LGBTQIA2S+ identities and communities we must first distinguish three important concepts (gender, sex, and sexuality) and discuss the version of the acronym we are usin
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