pansexual (adj.)
(Also referred to as omnisexual or polysexual). A person who identifies as pansexual has the potential for sexual attraction and/or romantic love toward people of all gender identities, and/or regardless of gender identity. Pansexuality is not limited by the gender binary, and generally falls under the bisexual umbrella.
nonbinary (adj.)
An individual who identifies as nonbinary holds a gender identity that does not conform to the gender binary model of male/female. As such, nonbinary is a term that encompasses many different gender identities. Enby is a slang term within the nonbinary community, meaning “nonbinary person.” It comes from N.B., the shorthand version of nonbinary.
LGBTQIA (adj.)
An inclusive term for those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual. Other forms of the acronym include, LGBT, LGBTQ, and LGBTQIA+, where the “+” signifies other identities that are not explicitly represented within the acronym.
intersex (adj.)
A general term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with reproductive organs, sexual anatomy, and/or chromosomes that do not fit the traditional definitions of male and female. Though “intersex” is defined using biological markers, it is not any less a social construct than other identities. Intersex (and non-intersex) people […]
heterosexual (adj.)
A person who is heterosexual is attracted to members of another sex or gender. Heterosexuality is most commonly defined within the gender binary, with heterosexual men attracted to women, and heterosexual women attracted to men.
gender identity (n.)
Refers to a person’s internal, deeply felt sense of being a man or woman, or something other or in between, which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth; because gender identity is internal and personally defined, it is not visible to others. Gender identity exists separately from a person’s physical characteristics, […]
gender expression (n.)
The way in which an individual outwardly expresses their gender(s). This can be through clothing, mannerisms, patterns of speech, behavior, activities, and more. The way in which a person expresses their gender varies by personal preference, and as such there is no right or wrong way to express gender. Additionally, a person’s gender expression may […]
gender (n.)
The societal norms, expectations, beliefs, and formal/informal rules associated with binary genders. These norms vary between cultures, groups, and individuals, and may or may not correspond with their gender identity.
demisexual (adj.)
A person who identifies as demisexual may only feel sexual attraction towards a person with whom they have a strong emotional bond. Like any sexual orientation, this does not mean that a demisexual person will be sexually attracted to every person with whom they have an emotional bond. Demisexual people may also hold other modifying […]
deadname (n.)
Commonly used in transgender and nonbinary communities, a deadname refers to an individual’s given name at birth, which they no longer use or identify with. This can be because the deadname is associated with a gender different from the gender(s) with which the individual identifies. Individuals with a deadname usually prefer to use a different, […]