consent (n.)
Consent is a clear, enthusiastic agreement between participants to engage in sexual activities. It is important to always obtain consent from all parties before participating in any sexual activity. Consent cannot be obtained from people who are under the age of 18, under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, unconscious, under pressure of intimidation/threat/social influence, […]
cisgender (adj.)
A description for a person whose gender identity, gender expression and sex assigned at birth align (e.g., man, masculine and male).
bisexual (adj.)
A person who is bisexual is commonly described as being attracted to people of their own gender as well as another gender. However, depending on an individual’s social and cultural background, it can also mean that a person is attracted to men and women, all sexes/genders, and/or that a person is attracted to others regardless […]
bigender/dual gender (adj.)
A person who is bigender/dual gender possesses and expresses two distinct gender identities, and/or may slide between the two on a spectrum. The two genders a person may identify with can be any two genders, including binary and nonbinary genders.
aromantic (adj.)
People who identify as aromantic typically do not experience romantic attraction (or may experience romantic attraction at a reduced degree and/or only in specific situations.) They may or may not desire a romantic relationship.
allosexual (adj.)
An allosexual person does experience sexual attraction. This category is also referred to as “sexual.”
asexual (adj.)
An asexual person does not experience sexual attraction. Commonly shortened to “ace,” as in “ace community.” “Asexual people have the same emotional needs as everybody else and are just as capable of forming intimate relationships.” People who identify as asexual can be sex-favorable (willing to have sex, open to finding ways for sex to be […]
person-first language (n.)
Person-First Language (PFL) emphasizes the person instead of a person’s identity. Instead of saying “disabled people,” PFL would be “people with disabilities.” PFL is an attempt to combat the dehumanization of differently abled people. Not everyone in disabled communities prefers Person-First Language, however. It is important to respect each individual’s preference on how they would […]
neurotypical (adj.)
A person who identifies as neurotypical has a brain that functions within what is considered “normal” by societal standards. “Neurotypical” is opposite to “neurodivergent.”
neurodivergent (adj.)
A person who identifies as neurodivergent has a brain that diverges significantly from what is considered “normal” by societal standards. Neurodivergence is a broad term that encompasses the experiences of many different people, including people with autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. Neurodivergence can also include depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.