In Burmese culture, people assigned male at birth who exhibit feminine behaviors while serving as spirit mediums; there is some question over the legitimacy of term
A sexual orientation generally characterized by a lack of sexual attraction or desire
Filipino word that translates to both hermaphrodite and a gay slur
A Cook Islands Māori word referring to transgender people of Māori descent from the Cook Islands
Tamil slur for effeminate gay man; directly translates to hermaphrodite
In Native American Mohave tribes, people assigned male at birth who exhibit feminine traits and could become socially female, often serving as healers
Nation of all-female warriors in Greek mythology and Classical antiquity; from the Early Modern period, their name has become a term for woman warriors in general and a culture symbol invoked in lesbian communities
People who have a non-binary gender that includes masculine and feminine traits
Israeli term used in Rabbinical literature to describe both an intersex mythological creature and refer to a legal condition
Combination of masculine and feminine characteristics
Opposition to some or all forms of feminism
Indian term for people who identify as women trapped in male bodies; many may prefer the term hijra or thirunangai
Term used by the Maale people in Ethiopia for people assigned male at birth who exhibit feminine characteristics; there is some question over the legitimacy of term
An assignment of a female gender marker or a female sex designation shortly after birth.
The gender, typically "girl" or "boy," ascribed to a child at birth or adolescence based on the child's perceived sex
An assignment of a male gender marker or a male sex designation shortly after birth.
Behavior modification therapy intended to displace pleasant associations evoked by homosexuality with unpleasant ones (in the form of electric shocks or a nausea-inducing drug) in order to shift the subject's homosexual orientation to a heterosexual one
Israeli term referring to a woman with masculine development who is usually infertile
Derogatory Filipino term referring to gay men who crossdress
Filipino word for people who are assigned male at birth who adopt feminine mannerisms; often considered a third gender
Term from the 1980s (or earlier) that describes a certain type of young Latino or African American man who has sex with men and who dresses in stereotypical masculine urban fashion
Filipino term for a gay man who assume the clothes and/or mannerisms of women
An offensive term developed by settler anthropologists to broadly describe indigenous people expressing mixed gender roles. Only use in historical context
Derogatory Cebuano term used in the Philippines for effeminate gay men or masculine women
Erotic preference and form of personal relationship involving the consensual use of restraint, intense sensory stimulation, and fantasy power roleplay
Individuals who are not exclusively sexually and romantically attracted toonly one biological sex (includes bisexual, queer, pansexual, and fluididentities)
People who identify as any two genders either simultaneously or as two separate personas
Filipino term for an individuals with both male and female traits
Person who has a biological relation to a child or children. This relationship can be genetic, gestational, or both
The legal gender marker recorded in birth-related certifications and registries. Often used synonymously with “sex assigned at birth”, but not always. Also used in reference to the gendered roles and expectations associated with said gender marker.
Mentally and physically androgynous shamans in Bugis (Indonesia) culture
Among the Zapotec in Teotitlán del Valle, Mexico, this term refers to people assigned male at birth who exhibit feminine characteristics
Used only for people of Black-African descent and not for other people of colour
A website or webpage, typically run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style
Slang for young masculine or transmasculine people. The term is commonly used in the lesbian community
The cohabitation (often romantic relationship) of two women without the financial support of a man. Originating from New England (USA) in the late 19th and early 20th century
A submissive partner role in BDSM play or a receptive partner during sex
Indigenous Australian term for people who transition from female to male
Form of aggressive behaviour, which can include verbal harassment, physical assault, or coercion and may be directed repeatedly towards particular victims, perhaps on grounds of race, gender, sexuality, or ability
In the Balkans, people assigned female at birth who take a vow of chastity and live as men
A masculine person of any gender, though it is common to use the term within the lesbian community
In Bugis culture, refers to people assigned male at birth who assume female roles
In Bugis culture, refers to people assigned female at birth who assume male roles
Aesthetic style and sensibility that values irony and bad taste
Derogatory term for a third gender person in Karnataka culture in India
Surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis
Historical term for gay men who tended to dress in a common and masculine fashion; often used in the Castro District of San Francisco
A group of interacting people, living in some proximity
Permission or agreement for a set of actions to occur, particularly in a sexual encounter and/or within a relational dynamic
Criminal practice in which men rape a lesbian, sometimes under the supervision of members of the woman's family or local community, with the purported purpose of "curing" her of homosexuality
UK slang term for public bathrooms used as sex locations
UK slang term referring to anonymous sex in a public bathroom or cruising for sexual partners there
Process by which behaviors and individuals are transformed into crime and criminals
Relationships between persons from different ethnic or racial backgrounds
Walking or driving about a locality in search of a sex partner, usually of the anonymous, casual, one-time variety
Younger, heavy-set masculine people, usually with hairy bodies and facial hair; commonly used within gay culture
Men who place particular importance upon physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies
Referring to a person’s assigned name rather than their chosen name, commonly with malicious intent
Way of life characterized by mannerisms and affectations marked by excess
Lessening of criminal penalties in relation to certain acts
In Thailand, cisgender women who conform to feminine gender norms and who often partner with masculine-identified toms; similar to a femme in U.S. lesbian culture
People who have a partial connection to a certain gender or the concept of gender
A sexual orientation generally characterized by lack of sexual attraction to another person unless or until they have formed an emotional connection with that person
People who don’t experience sexual attraction unless they have formed a strong emotional connection with someone
Detention of LGBTQ people under a hospital order
Bengali term for the third sex, often referring to feminine, male-assigned people
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
Navajo term for a person assigned female at birth who takes on the role of a boy in childhood and a man in adulthood
A medicalized category for describing sexual development which varies from male or female
Diversity in characteristics of people in age, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, lifestyle, etc.
Domestic partnership retirement benefits
Legal or personal relationship between two individuals who live together and share a common domestic life but are neither joined by marriage nor a civil union
African American slang term that typically refers to a subculture of Black men who usually identify as heterosexual but have sex with men
In case of publications about performances, use LGBTQ plays
Use for recreational party drugs commonly found in LGBTQ culture
Slang for heterosexual men who are friends with lesbian women and socialize in lesbian spaces
Political and philosophical movement that views feminism and concerns for the environment as inherently related
Historical term used to describe people assigned male at birth who adopt feminine behaviors
Historical term for people assigned male at birth who adopt feminine behaviors
Sexual preference for young adult (16-20 years) males
Areas of the body that are sensitive to sexual stimulation
The portrayal of sexuality with high-art aspirations, focusing also on feelings and emotions
Inquiries and speculations regarding the causes of sexual behaviours or diseases
The most important gay and lesbian sporting event in Europe, hosted by license of the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF)
A pan-European international event dedicated to LGBT pride which is hosted by a different European city each year
People and organisations that seek to get people to refrain from entering or pursuing same-sex relationships, to eliminate homosexual desires, to develop heterosexual desires, and/or to enter into heterosexual relationships
In New Zealand, Samoan people who were assigned male at birth and who behave in feminine ways and may consider themselves women
In New Zealand, Samoan people who were assigned female at birth and who behave in masculine ways and may consider themselves men
Radical Faeries (also Faeries and Faes) are a loosely affiliated worldwide network of people seeking to reject hetero-imitation and redefine queer identity through spirituality
Slang for heterosexual women who are friends with gay men and socialize in gay spaces
Slang for heterosexual men who enjoy the company of gay or bisexual people
Pejorative term used chiefly in North America primarily to refer to gay men
Tongan people assigned male at birth who behave in an effeminate manner
Cutting or removal of female genitals, sometimes conducted to control sexual drive or punish lesbianism
FtM (female-to-male) is a mostly historical term which has been largely replaced by “trans men.” This is due in part to the term’s connection to medicalization of transgender persons and its assumption that a trans man was “female” and has become “male” (typically through hormones and/or surgery)
Collection of movements aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights and equal opportunities for women
A feminine person of any gender, though it is common to use the term within the lesbian community
In Italy, a Neapolitan term for homosexual males with a feminine gender expression; often considered a third gender; associated with good luck
Symbol designed by David Spada that consists of six aluminum rings in colors based on the rainbow flag; typically worn as jewelry
Non-penetrative sex in which parts of the body (usually the genitals) are rubbed against one another. Not to be confused with “frotteurism” (nonconsensual frottage), both may be abbreviated as “frot."
People who transition from female to unknown or not female
When two friends enjoy the benefits of sex but are not committed to a romantic relationship with each other
Derived from ancient Roman religion, a term for eunuch priestesses voluntarily castrated during an annual celebration
Use only for gay couples living with their children; use "LGBTQ chosen families" to describe families that are bound by social and emotional ties, not biological or legal relationships
Male or female actors, pornographic stars, or sex workers who identify as heterosexual but who are paid to act or perform as homosexual
Movement of the late 1960s and early to mid 1970s that urged lesbians and gay men to “come out" and publicly reveal their sexuality to family, friends, and colleagues as a form of activism, as well as to counter shame with gay pride
Specifically gay way of reading and looking at cultural texts (books, movies, television, magazines, etc.) and the appropriation of texts otherwise thought of as strictly for heterosexuals
Movement within queer communities that is described as a radical alternative to gay mainstreaming; directly posits an alternative view of gay pride events and activities that rejects increasingly commercialization, corporate sponsors, and "safer" agendas to avoid offending heterosexual supporters and sponsors
Alliances to make schools, sports clubs, etc. safe and welcoming to all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity
Intuitive ability of a person to assess others' sexual orientations as gay, bisexual, or straight
Transgression or "bending" of expected gender roles
Psychological diagnosis for an incongruence between one’s experienced/expressed gender and one’s assigned gender
A gender identity in which an individual's gender varies over time and across circumstances; some genderfluid people may identify as a mixture of more than one gender simultaneously
A person’s experience of having a particular gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex they were assigned at birth
An obsolete psychological diagnosis that medicalizes trans identities and practices; use only in historical contexts
The systematic killing of members of a specific gender for their gender
The experience of passing genetic material from a parent to a child or children
The experience of a person whose uterus was utilized to nurture and develop an embryo into a baby
Movement of or groups of women who worship the Goddess
Slang for heterosexual women who are friends with bears and socialize in bear spaces
In the Dominican Republic, people who have undifferentiated genitalia and who are generally raised as female until puberty; may be considered a third gender
A color-coded system to indicate preferred sexual fetishes and whether a person is a top/dominant or bottom/submissive
Covers a wide range of behaviours of an offensive nature; commonly understood as behaviour intended to disturb or upset that is often repetitive; in the legal sense, harassment is intentional behaviour which is found threatening or disturbing
Refers to a primary or exclusive sexual interest in individuals in the early years of puberty (generally ages 11-14, though onset of puberty may vary)
Ojibwe term for half-man, half-woman persona
Hindi word used in South Asia to refer to people assigned male at birth who identify as women or “not-men”
Favorable association between a nationalist ideology and LGBT people or their rights
Outdated term for lesbians and gay men. The use of the word began to disappear with the emergence of the gay liberation movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s
Mistrust, hatred, or aggression directed toward homosexual people; particularly used in relation to gay men
In Native American Mohave tribes, people assigned female at birth who exhibit masculine traits and who could become socially male
A place or institution which pulls together information for the LGBTQ community and documentation into a central database which can be accessed by the public
Outdated, historical term used for LGBTQ people
Term for people assigned male at birth in India who take on female dress and characteristics but who do not elect to receive castration
In India, people assigned male at birth who become gender fluid in a spiritual conversion
Japanese theatre with crossdressing actors; in the beginning, female performers played both male and female roles, but women were banned and male performers played both male and female roles
A term used in Pakistan and Northern India for third-gender people; commonly describes people assigned male at birth who identify as female
Urdu term used in Southeast Asia for transgender people
A variant term for hijra used in northern India
Turkish term for male dancers who cross-dressed in feminine attire forentertainment purposes
In South Asia, people who are assigned male at birth who exhibit feminine characteristics; not all kothis identify as hijra or transgender
Cambodian term for third sex; can be considered outdated and offensive
Symbol used to represent lesbianism and feminism
Filipino term for women who are attracted to women and who take on male personas and cultural work
Mid-20th century purge of lesbian and gay people in the U.S. government as a result of moral panic incited by Joseph McCarthy and others
Used only to describe lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people as a group
Use in reference to laws and regulations concerning first and family names assigned to individuals at birth
Use only for lesbian couples living with their children; use "LGBTQ chosen families" to describe families that are bound by social and emotional ties, not biological or legal relationships
Rural communities populated only by lesbians
Imagined autonomous, international lesbian community that is set apart from men
Specifically lesbian way of reading and looking at cultural texts (books, movies, television, magazines, etc.) and the appropriation of texts otherwise thought of as strictly for heterosexuals
Ideological, social, cultural, and sometimes physical separation between men and women or between lesbians and heterosexual women
Used only to describe lesbians, gay people, and bisexuals as a group; has been used to exclude transgender people
Used only to describe lesbians, gay people, bisexuals, transgender people, and intersex people as a group
Used only to describe lesbians, gay people, bisexuals, transgender people, queer people, and any emergent variations as a group
Satirical drawings of someone or something relating to LGBTQ culture
LGBTQ books that have been formally requested to be removed from libraries by parents or community members due to the perceived inappropriateness of their content
Use to describe LGBTQ people exercising their right to refuse to perform military service or participate in same-sex marriages on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, and/or religion
Use to describe a group of LGBTQ people taking action that is intended to reveal an existing problem, highlight an alternative, or demonstrate a possible solution to a social issue
Term used to describe efforts to obtain LGBTQ political rights or equality
Groups of people who share an identity based on a common nationality, culture, ancestry, language, religion, etc. and who also identify as LGBTQ. Do not use to describe migrants
Genre that uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting; use for fantasy fiction focusing on LGBTQ characters or themes
Places, policies, people, or institutions that are open and welcoming to LGBTQ people
Historical terms for LGBTQ people, identities, and practices that are now considered outdated and/or offensive
Used only to describe lesbians, gay people, bisexuals, transgender people, queer people, intersexual people, and asexual people as a group
Jewish religion and culture as practiced by LGBTQ people
Refers to LGBTQ people engaging in sexual or romantic relationships with other people; typically used to describe people who are not married
Japanese comics or graphic novels focused on LGBTQ people or themes
LGBT members or congregations of the anti-papal-primacy Christian denomination that originated with groups that split from the Holy See because they disagreed with essential doctrines
People with physical disabilities (LGBTQ)
Legal regulations and laws addressing changes to LGBTQ people’s legal names or gender markers, as well as LGBTQ people’s family relationships, including cohabitation, marriage, adoption, parent-child relationships, divorce, and child custody
The actual care for and upbringing of children by LGBTQ people
Web-based and mobile technologies that facilitate interactive dialogue, as used by or designed for LGBTQ people
A small circulation publication usually reproduced via photocopier; use for zines created by LGBTQ people and/or focusing on LGBTQ identities, issues, or cultures
Native American Zuni people assigned male at birth who exhibit mixed gender traits
A person's overall sexual drive or desire for sexual activity
Lesbians whose appearance or mannerisms are more feminine
Term used in Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures for third gender people who blend genders and often hold spiritual roles
Term used in Malaysia for transgender women
MtF (male-to-female) is a mostly historical term that has been largely replaced by "trans women." This is due in part to the term’s connection to the medicalisation of transgender people and its assumption that trans women are "born" male and become female (typically through hormones and/or surgery).
Swahili term for people assigned male at birth who engage in sex with men and who may dress as women
Sexual stimulation of one's own genitals for sexual arousal or other sexual pleasure
Surinamese-Creole women who have sexual relations with other women but who also have had or do have relationships with men
Process by which human conditions and problems come to be defined and treated as medical conditions and thus become the subject of medical study, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment
Non-recreational drugs commonly used within the LGBTQ community
Men who engage in sexual activity with other men
Officially recognized third gender in Nepal; predominantly used to refer to transgender women
People who transition from male to unknown or not male
A term used in classical Arabic to refer to men who are perceived as effeminate
In Zapotec cultures of Oaxaca (southern Mexico), this term refers to people assigned male at birth who dress and behave in feminine ways; sometimes considered a third gender
Used in Native American Navajo tribes for a person assigned male at birth who takes on the role of a girl in childhood and a woman in adulthood
Native American Ojibwa term for two-spirit people
Used in Native American Blackfoot tribes for people assigned female at birth who are not constrained to the social role of a woman; translates to "manly-hearted woman"
Organisations for sexual research and sexual reform
Organizations for sexual research and sexual reform
Wearing padding or a phallic object in the front of the pants or underwear to give the appearance of having a penis and bulge
Chamarro (Mariana Islands) term for third gender
Gender identity including multiple or all genders
People who identify as multiple or all genders
The practice of notifying the sexual partners of a person who has been newly diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection to inform them that they have been exposed to the infection
An individual's ability to be accepted or regarded as a member of the gender they identify with
Men having consensually sexual and mentor/protegee relationships with adolescent boys; term has been used historically as a synonym for gay men
Erotic relationships between adult men and adolescent boys; use term only in historical contexts
Assessments of penile tumescence in response to erotic stimuli in order to test an individual's sexual preference or excitement
International symbol of gay pride and the gay rights movement; used in Nazi Germany to identify male prisoners who were sent to concentration camps because of their homosexuality; in later years, this category of prisoners also included bisexual men and transgender women
A variety of marketing and political strategies aimed at promoting products, countries, people, or entities through an appeal to LGBTQ friendliness, in order to be perceived as progressive, modern, and tolerant
Practice of engaging in romantic relationships with more than one person simultaneously with the knowledge and consent of all parties involved
Practice of engaging in relationships where the dominant partner has multiple spouses, though the marriages are not typically recognized by society or law
The depiction of sexual acts for the purposes of arousal
A special right or immunity granted to a specific person or group that is used to falsely homogenize or discriminate against other people or groups
A word used in place of a noun or a noun phrase, usually personal pronouns.
Group of medications used to inhibit puberty
Commonly includes bills regarding other gender-segregated public facilities
Rooms or small buildings with one or more toilets (or urinals) available for use by the general public or by customers or employees of a business
Sex in public places such as beaches, parks, cottages, etc.
Adolescent or young gay men with earnest, naïve, and energetic qualities
North American Inca term for people assigned male at birth who fulfill a third gender role that is often spiritual in nature
Slang term for effeminate gay men, predominantly used in the U.S.
Commonly used in academic disciplines to describe actions that address sexual and gender normativity, expose systems of oppression, and attempt to undermine those systems
Perspective within feminism that calls for a radical reordering of society in which male supremacy is eliminated in all social and economic contexts
Symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride and LGBT social movements
Binding objects such as handcuffs, legcuffs, ropes, chains, straps, or straitjackets
Behaviour determining one's response to a social situation, as influenced by social norms; internal andexternal expectations; social sanctions and rewards
Very close but non-sexual relationships between friends, often involving a degree of physical closeness beyond that which is common in modern Western societies; this may include, for example, friends holding hands, cuddling, kissing, and/or sharing a bed
BDSM practice of sex play where the submissive partner wears a rubber suit and/or restraining layer of clothing, causing personal sensory deprivation
Term used in Cambodia for people assigned male at birth who identify as women; translates to "long hairs"
Culturally affirming identity often used to describe African-American homosexual people
Gay men who worked aboard ships, mainly merchant vessels, before the 1960s
The act of engaging in a physical and/or mental interaction with another person or object with the specific intent to illicit sexual arousal or climax
An individual’s sex determined relatively shortly after birth by a medical practitioner or provider (and/or birth professional). Determination is usually based on the appearance of external genitalia but may use other methodologies. In practice, sex assigned at birth is often culturally variable; the term “gender assigned at birth” is often more applicable or accurate.
Public scandals surrounding sensational cases of sexual indecency or sex crimes
The exchange of sexual services, performances, or products for material compensation; includes activities involving direct physical contact between buyers and sellers, as well as indirect sexual stimulation
Act of sending sexually explicit messages or photographs, primarily between mobile phones
The individual process by which the body experiences and reacts to sexual stimuli
How an individual understands their identity in relation to their romantic or sexual attraction to other people
Historical term for homosexuality used by sexologists to refer to an inborn reversal of gender traits or roles
People whose sexual practices differ from those of the dominant culture
The direction of an individual's sexual attraction towards other individuals of the same, opposite, or multiple sexes; commonly understood to be biologically and physiologically dictated, rather than sociologically determined
Activities associated with physical and/or mental sexual stimuli, including but not limited to intercourse and sexual pleasure
An enduring pattern of sexual attraction towards a certain sex or multiple sexes, as well as characterizations, objects, situational fantasies, or behaviors; generally understood to be either or both biologically determined and culturally and/or sociologically dictated
Use in reference to European movements for sexual reform in the 20th century
Social perspective from the 1960s into the 1970s that challenged traditional codes of behaviour related to sexuality and interpersonal relationships throughout the Western world
An erotic identity an individual assumes during sexual play with one or more people; this identity can either be restricted to the bedroom or extended into day-to-day life
Pejorative term applied to boys or men who are perceived to be effeminate and who do not conform to traditional masculine roles
Notion that categories of gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity are cultural constructs rather than intrinsic categories of nature
Web-based and mobile technologies used to turn communication into interactive dialogues
Group-held beliefs about how members should behave in a given context
Historical term for "unnatural" sexual acts unrelated to procreation, including oral sex, anal sex, and bestiality
Use to refer to laws related to sodomy in the United States, Great Britain, and/or former British colonies
A person who is a little bit masculine in their appearance; commonly used in the lesbian community
Term used in Cambodia for people assigned male at birth who identify as women; translates to "charming girls"
Individuals whose gender expression and/or identity is masculine-presenting and who usually do not like to be sexually touched, though they will still provide their partners with sexual pleasure. The term is commonly used in the lesbian community
The series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations against the police raid that took place on June 28, 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighbourhood of New York City
Sexual intercourse in which a dildo attached to a harness is used for either vaginal or anal penetration
Groups of people belonging to cultures that differentiate them from the larger culture to which they belong. Subcultures develop their own norms and values regarding cultural, political, and sexual matters
A method or agreement whereby a person consents to carry a pregnancy for another person or people who will become the child's parent(s) afterbirth
A person in BDSM play or sex who alternates between being the giving partner or the receiving partner
Annual gay pride parade and festival in Sydney, Australia
U.S. slang term that refers to anonymous sex in a public bathroom or the practice of cruising for sexual partners in public bathrooms
U.S. slang term for public bathrooms that are used as sex locations
Social category present in societies that recognize three or more genders
Individuals who are categorized (by their will or by social consensus) as neither man nor woman
Regional term in Tamil Nadu, India for people assigned male at birth who identify as women
Regional term in Tamil Nadu, India for people assigned female at birth who identify as men
In Venezuela's indigenous Warao culture, this term refers to people assigned male at birth who are thought to possess two spirits and often assume a spiritual role; translates to "twisted women"
In Thailand, people assigned female at birth who exhibit masculine traits, often partnering with feminine dees; similar to a butch in U.S. lesbian culture
Girls who exhibit some characteristics associated with the gender role of a boy
Contemporary term for LGBTQ people in China and Taiwan
A dominant partner in BDSM play or the giving partner during sex
Broad term for people who do not conform to their gender assigned at birth. Add more specific terms when possible
Pathologizing term often used in the medicalization of transgender people; use only in historical contexts
The process of changing one's gender presentation to affirm one's internal sense of gender
An individual's identification with a gender inconsistent with or not culturally associated with their assigned sex
U.S. historical term used to describe the practices of individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth; generally considered to be a derogatory term; use only in historical contexts
U.S. historical term used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth; generally considered to be a derogatory term; use only in historical contexts
Spanish term for people assigned male at birth who have a feminine gender identity; commonly used in South America
Historical term for individuals who engage in the sexual practice of tribadism; use only in historical contexts
Gender identity including three genders, typically male, female, and a third (often non-binary) gender
People whose gender continually moves between or among three gender identities, typically male, female, and a third gender
Ancient Hindu term for a third gender that is typically described as fluid and/or continuously transformative
Using various methods to visually conceal male genitalia to give a flatter appearance in clothing
Israeli term used in reference to an unknown gender; literally translates to "hidden"
Self-identifying term used by indigenous people in North America to reconnect with the multiple gender and sexual roles in Native cultures
19th century term used to refer to an LGBTQ person; use only in historical contexts
Any non-surgical technique used to make the human voice sound more feminine or masculine
In Māori culture in New Zealand, people assigned female at birth who pursue traditionally male roles
Third gender people in Indonesia who are assigned male at birth but who express femininity and may identify as women
In Māori culture in New Zealand, people assigned male at birth who pursue traditionally female roles
Stick, cord, or strap, usually with a stiff handle, that is used for striking an individual
A feminist spelling of “women”. First used by George P. Krapp (1872-1934), and then appearing in 19th-century Black American English renderings before being used by feminists in the 20th-century, such as by the fictional character Millie Tant.
North American Lakota word referring to people assigned male at birth who adopt feminine roles; translates to "to be like a woman"
Heavy-set, masculine people who are often characterised as having hairy bodies and facial hair; typically used for individuals who are more aggressive and overtly masculine than their counterparts, bears
Women who engage in sexual activity with other women
Same-gender marriage tradition between two women in Africa conducted according to African culture and traditions
A feminist spelling of “woman” or “women” first appearing in print in 1976. Note that some contemporary transgender activists have criticized use of the word “womyn" due to its prevalence in trans-exclusionary radical feminist (TERF) circles following the exclusion of trans women from the Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival. Based on an Older Scots spelling of woman.
Arabic word used in Oman for people who assigned male at birth who adopt feminine mannerisms and/or roles
Japanese term for people who do not fit within the categories of man or woman; includes individuals born intersex, female, or male, and is often abbreviated using FTX, MTX, or XTX to describe individuals' transitions; some definitions equate the term to genderqueer or beyond the binary identities
Chinese word for an individual who is both female (yin) and male (yang)
The time period between childhood and adulthood
In northern India and Pakistan, this term is used to refer to effeminate people
A sexual orientation generally characterized by feeling sexual attraction or a desire for partnered sexuality
The assumption that all people share a desire for romantic relationships and that this is a preferential life goal
The belief that everyone should be either sexually available or in a sexual relationship.
Problematic internet pornography viewing
LGBTQ people in Adult Children of Alcoholics
In polyamory or open relationships, refers to the partner of an individual's partner's, with whom the individual does not have a direct sexual or romantic relationship
The belief that all people share a desire for monogamous relationships and that this is a preferential life goal
A sexuality that involves attraction to only one gender; includes homosexuality and heterosexuality
A sexuality that involves attraction to more than one gender, such as bisexuality or pansexuality
Terms that have been or are currently used in derogatory ways but have been reclaimed by certain groups or in certain circumstances
Insulting or discriminating remarks, innuendos, or names intended to demoralize a person, which are usually based on that person's belonging to a particular social group. Typically, for a term to be considered a slur, it must be derogatory towards a particular person or group, it must be used to subordinate them within some structure of power relations, and the derogated person or group must be defined by an intrinsic property (such as race, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.). This category includes terms considered slurs at any point in their usage. Therefore, some of these terms may no longer be considered necessarily derogatory, may be in common usage, or may be selectively reclaimed by certain groups
Umbrella term used to describe individuals who trans gender regardless of their identification; sometimes used as a way to historicize non-binary identities
Historical term from the German "Uranismus" coined by Karl Heinrich Ulrichs as an umbrella term for what are now referred to as gender and sexual minorities; use only in historical contexts
Transgender mystery and detective fiction
A surgical procedure aimed at increasing breast size using a prosthetic implant; often undergone by transgender women as a gender confirming surgery
A surgical procedure to decrease breast size
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Relationships, where partners are (by agreement) allowed to have multiple romantic and/or sexual relationships as long as they do not discuss it with their primary partner or let it interfere with their partner’s daily life
A sexual orientation generally characterized by infrequent, rare, or low-intensity sexual attraction
People who experience infrequent, rare, or low-intensity sexual attraction
A term used in the swinging community to describe a type of partner swapping where sexual activities happen in different spaces or rooms where partners may not necessarily be in sight of each other
A form of consensual nonmonogamy in which a person has multiple partners who are not "equal" to one another in terms of time, emotional intensity, financial, or scheduling matters
Breasts considered large within a given cultural context. Note that large breasts have various health issues associated with them and may carry stigmatized medical associations (such as terms like gigantomastia and macromastia). These terms have more specific medical meanings but should not be used outside of those specific contexts. Gigantomastia is breast hypertrophy in which tissue considered excessive weighs more than 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lbs); macromastia is hypertrophy in which the tissue weighs less than 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lbs)
A surgical procedure aimed at removing the breast or as much breast tissue as possible; often undergone as part of "top surgery" for transgender men or some nonbinary people
A sexual orientation generally characterized by a person's lack of emotional connection to other people unless or until they have formed a strong sexual connection with them first
People who do not experience strong emotional connections to other people unless they form strong sexual connections with them first
Any of various fetishes regarding a specific part of the body
A term used in hierarchical polyamory to refer to the partner whose interests and desires come before any secondary partner(s)
An individual's preference toward or away from a particular relationship model
People whose relationship practices differ from those of the dominant culture
A term used in hierarchical polyamory to refer to the partner whose interests and desires come second to those of the primary partner(s)
Breasts considered small within a given cultural context. In certain situations, medical professionals may refer to such breasts as "underdeveloped" or "hypoplastic." These terms can be considered offensive and should not be used outside of specific medical contexts. The alternate labels included here are intended to aid search tools only and should not be used in other contexts
A term used in the swinging community to describe a type of partner swapping where sexual activities happen in the same shared space so that all partners are within sight of one another
An agreement, sexual practice, or relationship in which a couple engages in group sex or the swapping of sexual partners within a group, often on a habitual basis