LGBTQ terminology

Pansexuality is sexual, romantic, or emotional attraction towards people of all genders, or regardless of their sex or gender identity. Pansexual people may refer to themselves as gender-blind, asserting that gender and sex are not determining factors in their romantic or sexual attraction to others.

Queer is an umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities. It is alternately used to refer to people who reject sexual and gender norms and share radical politics characterized by solidarity across lines of identity. Queer is also a self-identity term for many people (similar to but distinct from gay, lesbian, and bisexual), characterized by rejection or disruption of binary categories of sexual orientation and gender.

thumb|261x261px|The Rainbow flag (LGBTQ)|rainbow flag, a common symbol representing gay people, or more recently, the overall [[LGBTQ community.]]

process of disclosing one's sexual orientation or other identity attributes

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fiction genre that depicts homoerotic relationships between male characters

fiction genre involving intimate relationships between female characters

demographic classification

umbrella term for the LGBTQ community

marketing and political strategies aimed at promoting products, countries, people, or entities to LGBTI people; using LGBTI-related symbols in order to be perceived as progressive, modern, and tolerant

Kathoey or katoey, commonly translated as ladyboys, is a term used by some people in Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand who were assigned male at birth and present as transfeminine or effeminate. Transgender women in Thailand mostly use terms other than kathoey when referring to themselves, such as (, ). In the context of Thai gender norms, many perceive kathoeys as belonging to a third gender.

Outing is the act of disclosing an LGBTQ person's sexual orientation or gender identity without their consent. It is often done for malicious reasons, either to instrumentalize homophobia, biphobia, and/or transphobia in order to discredit someone, or to combat homophobia, heterosexism, and/or cissexism by revealing that a prominent or respected individual is homosexual and/or transgender. Historical examples of outing include the Krupp affair, the Eulenburg affair, the Röhm scandal, George Michael's April 1998 arrest, Ricky Martin's 2000 interview with Barbara Walters, and the Larry Craig sca

Gay-friendly or LGBTQ-friendly places, policies, people, or institutions are those that are open and welcoming to gay or LGBTQ people. They typically aim to create an environment that is supportive, respectful, and non-judgmental towards the LGBTQ community. The term "gay-friendly" originated in the late 20th century in North America, as a byproduct of a gradual implementation of gay rights, greater acceptance of LGBTQ people in society, and the recognition of LGBTQ people as a distinct consumer group for businesses.

ostentatious style

Poppers are recreational drugs belonging to the alkyl nitrite family of chemical compounds. When fumes from these substances are inhaled, they act as potent vasodilators, producing mild euphoria, warmth, and dizziness. Most effects have a rapid onset and are short-acting. Its recreational use is believed to be potentially dangerous for people with heart problems, anaemia, or glaucoma. Reported adverse effects include fainting, retinal toxicity, and vision loss.

heterosexual, cisgender person who supports LGBT causes

Sapphism is an umbrella term for women loving women (WLW); any woman attracted to women or in a relationship with another woman, regardless of their sexual orientations, and encompassing the romantic love between women. It is the female equivalent of Uranian and Achillean.

collective debates amongst feminists regarding sexuality

walking or driving around a neighborhood or other area in search of sex

light shade of purple

marriage to feign heterosexuality for one or both spouses

archaic term for homosexual

thumb|The Rainbow flag (LGBTQ)|rainbow flag is the symbol of non-heterosexual people.

movement in lesbian feminism

In sociology, homosociality means same-sex friendships that are not of a romantic or sexual nature, such as friendship, mentorship, or others. The term was popularized by Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick in her discussion of male homosocial desire. Researchers who use the concept mainly do so to explain how men uphold men's dominance in society.

sex without fetish, kink or BDSM elements

homosexual men

the act of exploring one's gender, sexual identity, and/or sexual orientation

use of color-coded handkerchiefs or bandanas in the gay and BDSM communities

Detransition is the cessation or reversal of a transgender identification or of gender transition, temporarily or permanently, through social, legal, and/or medical means. This process may be based on a number of reasons, including a shift in gender identity, health concerns, social or economic pressure such as trans healthcare bans, discrimination, stigma, political beliefs, or religious beliefs. The estimated prevalence of detransition varies depending on definitions and methodology but is generally found to be rare.

social vision of heterosexuality as the natural inclination or obligation by both sexes

purchasing power of the LGBTI community

Sissy (derived from sister), often cissy, also sissy baby, sissy boy, sissy man, sissy pants, etc., is a pejorative term for a boy or man who does not demonstrate masculine traits, is effeminate and shows possible signs of fragility. Generally, sissy implies a lack of courage, strength, athleticism, coordination, testosterone, libido, and stoicism. A man might also be considered a sissy for being interested in stereotypically feminine hobbies or employment (e.g., being fond of fashion), displaying effeminate behavior, being unathletic or being homosexual.

Straight-acting is a term for LGBT individuals who do not exhibit the typical appearance or mannerisms of what is seen as stereotypically gay. Although the label is used by and reserved almost exclusively for gay and bisexual men, it may also be used to describe lesbian or bisexual women exhibiting a typically feminine appearance and mannerisms. Since the term invokes negative stereotypes of gay people, its application is often controversial and may cause offense. An alternative term for men is simply masculine.

"Queerbaiting" is a term used to describe certain creative and marketing practices (often related to a work of fiction) that seemingly hint at, but do not depict, same-sex romance or other LGBTQ+ representation. A variety of scholars, cultural critics and fans have claimed that these practices are intended to attract ("bait") a queer or straight ally audience with the suggestion or possibility of queer relationships and/or queer characters, while not alienating homophobic members of the audience or censors by explicitly portraying those relationships or characters.

study of language used by LGBTQ

Danmei (; also known as BL) is a genre of Chinese literature and other fictional media that features homoerotic relationships between male characters. Derived from Japanese boys' love and influenced by Western slash fiction, danmei is a diverse genre that first emerged online in the late 1990s. Danmei works are primarily hosted online as web fiction, and they are typically consumed by heterosexual women, but also consumed by bisexual and gay individuals. People in China generally use the term yuandan () to refer to danmei, though it actually stands for "original danmei".

segment of the votes in a suffrage belonging to the LGBTI community

verbal or physical abuse/bullying against people perceived to be LGBT

emotional, physical, sexual or verbal violence against transgender persons

outdated term referring to homosexuality

Homonormativity is the adoption of heteronormative ideals and constructs onto LGBT culture and identity. It is predicated on the assumption that the norms and values of heterosexuality should be replicated and performed among homosexual people. Those who assert this theory claim homonormativity selectively privileges cisgender homosexuality (that is coupled and monogamous) as worthy of social acceptance.

Latin American gender identity, often considered a transgender, third sex, or non-binary category

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marriage between partners of differing sexual orientations

lesbian movement that sought to challenge the status quo of heterosexuality and mainstream feminism, founded in the U.S. in the 1950s

history of terms used to describe homosexuality

Malaysian trans women

Chinese word for "comrade"

antiquated euphemism for male homosexuality

identifying term for African American homosexuals and bisexuals

gender system in Bugis society

device developed in Canada that could purportedly identify homosexual people, used to eliminate LGBT men from the civil service, the police, and the military

' (also spelled '; ) is a Māori term that is used in a similar way to LGBT. When speaking Māori, LGBT people of any culture are referred to as . In English, a person is a Māori individual who is gay, lesbian, bisexual, Intersex () and/or transgender.

disputed sociological concept

assisted reproductive technique

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lesbian slang term

1960s term for gay men who work aboard merchant vessels