Acronym meaning Assigned Female At Birth. Refers to the sex assigned to an infant based on anatomical and biological characteristics. Generally not considered an identity in and of itself - AFAB people may not identify as female.

Used to describe those who support the LGBTQ+ community. Encompasses straight allies who suppose those within the community, as well as those within the community supporting each other.

Someone who feels little to no romantic attraction to others

The practice of flattening one's chest to create a more traditionally masculine or gender-neutral appearance.

The process through which an individual discloses their LGBTQ+ identity to others.

The art of dressing in clothing of a different gender. Drag queens dress in feminine attire, drag kings dress in masculine attire. Drag does not point to any gender or sexuality, and artists may identify in any way.

Refers to individuals who do not conform to traditional gender distinctions. An umbrella term for people who see themselves as being both male or female, neither, or outside these categories entirely.

Refers to individuals whose gender identity may change or shift.

A term used historically to describe individuals attracted to individuals of the same gender.  

A term used to describe women who are attracted to other women. See also: WLW

Stands for "Men Loving Men," used to describe gay, bisexual, pansexual, or other men who are attracted to the same gender.

Refers to individuals whose gender identity does not fit within the traditional binary of male or female.

Refers to consensually engaging in multiple romantic or sexual relationships.

The practice of hinting at, but not actually depicting, same-sex relationships in media to attract LGBTQ+ viewers.

Refers to individuals who are attracted to individuals of the opposite gender. More colloquial term for heterosexual.

Prejudice, discrimination, or hatred towards transgender individuals.

Feeling no particular alignment to any gender, or having no gender at all.

Acronym meaning Assigned Male At Birth. Refers to the sex assigned to an infant based on anatomical and biological characteristics. Generally not considered an identity in and of itself - AMAB people may not identify as male.

Prejudice, discrimination, or hatred towards bisexual individuals.

A term often used to describe individuals who express themselves in a traditionally masculine way, particularly within lesbian communities.

The birth name of a transgender/nobinary person that they no longer use.

Refers to individuals who express themselves in a traditionally feminine way, particularly within lesbian communities.

Feelings of discomfort experienced by individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Prejudice, discrimination, or hatred towards LGBTQ+ individuals.

Refers to individuals born with variations in sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female. May refer to chromosomal variations or external and internal characteristics.

An acronym representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and others, encompassing diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Refers to the practice of having a single romantic or sexual partner at a time.

Refers to individuals who are attracted to others regardless of gender identity.

An umbrella term encompassing sexual and gender identities outside traditional heterosexual norms.

A term often used to describe women who are attracted to other women.

Describes individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Stands for "Women Loving Women," used to describe lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, or other women who are attracted to the same gender.

Refers to a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or interest in sexual activity, often on a spectrum.

Refers to a person whose gender presents a combination of both male and female characteristics or identifying outside traditional gender norms.

Someone who is attracted to more than one gender, though this may not necessarily be in the same way or to the same degree.

Refers to individuals whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.

A sexual orientation where individuals only experience sexual attraction after forming a strong emotional connection. Is considered to be on the asexual spectrum.

A term used to describe individuals who are attracted to individuals of the same gender.

A positive feeling experienced when one's gender identity is recognized and affirmed.

Refers to individuals who are attracted to individuals of the opposite gender. See also: Straight.

The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, gender, and sexuality, which can create overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination.

Refers to the act of using language that does not correctly reflect an individual's gender identity.

Non-traditional pronouns that some individuals may use to express their gender identity, e.g ze/zir or ey/em

Refers to a transgender person being able to be perceived as cisgender. 

Refers to individuals who are exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Refers to a person's sexual orientation and attractions.

The process through which a transgender person changes their outward appearance to align with their gender identity.