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A2 terms

• Asexual Someone who experiences little to no sexual attraction to anyone. It is a spectrum (Ace-spec) that includes identities like demisexual and graysexual. Identity & Community
• Autosexual You are your own primary object of affection and sexual desire. It's more than just enjoying masturbation; it's a genuine preference for oneself over… Identity & Community

B1 term

• Bisexual Attraction to more than one gender. Historically defined as attraction to both men and women, it's a core identity on the multisexual spectrum. Identity & Community

C3 terms

• Civil union See Registered partnership. In some jurisdictions used as a synonym for civil/registered partnership with varying rights. Legal & Rights
• Cohabitation rights In some European countries/regions, two persons living together can formalise certain practical matters. Rights vary and are generally limited compar… Legal & Rights
• CPL Couple. Two people in a relationship, often looking for a third. On an app, this signals you're not just messaging one person. Be prepared for a grou… Sex & Relationships

D3 terms

• D/S Dominance and Submission. The power dynamic at the heart of much of BDSM. It's a consensual exchange of power where one person (Dom) takes control an… Kink & BDSM
• Demisexual A person on the ace spectrum who only develops sexual attraction after a strong emotional bond has been formed. The bond comes first, then the attrac… Identity & Community
• Different-sex relationship A relationship of people of two different sexes. Preferred over “opposite-sex,” which assumes only two immutable sexes. Culture & Concepts

F2 terms

• Fraysexual The polar opposite of a demisexual. This is someone who feels an initial sexual spark with strangers or new acquaintances, but it fades away as soon… Identity & Community
• FWB Friends with Benefits. The messy, beautiful, and often complicated space between friendship and a relationship. You hang out, you trust each other, a… Sex & Relationships

G3 terms

• Gay Someone attracted to the same gender. A core identity with a rich history of community, culture, and activism. Identity & Community
• GGG Good, Giving, and Game. A concept popularized by sex columnist Dan Savage. It's the ideal attitude for a sexual partner: be good at it, be generous w… Sex & relationships
• Graysexual Inhabiting the "gray area" on the Asexual spectrum. A graysexual person might feel sexual attraction very rarely, only under specific circumstances,… Identity & Community

H1 term

• Homoflexible Mostly gay. The flip side of heteroflexible. You're primarily into the same gender, but you don't rule out the possibility of an opposite-gender conn… Identity & Community

I1 term

• IR Interracial. A term for relationships or sexual encounters between people of different racial backgrounds. In the queer community, this often interse… Sex & Relationships

L2 terms

• LDR Long-Distance Relationship. A relationship where the partners live far apart. It's a challenge of trust, communication, and expensive plane tickets.… Sex & Relationships
• LTR Long-Term Relationship. The unicorn of the dating app world. Putting this in your bio is a bold declaration that you’re not just looking for a NSA ho… Sex & Relationships

M3 terms

• Marriage equality Marriage laws that include same-sex couples equally. Often mislabelled as “gay marriage”; the accurate term is marriage equality. Legal & Rights
• Monogamy A relationship model based on romantic and sexual exclusivity between two partners. This is often the default assumption but should be explicitly dis… Relationships & Intimacy
• Monosexual An umbrella term for anyone who is only attracted to one gender. This includes people who identify as straight, gay, or lesbian. Identity & Community

O1 term

• Omnisexual Similar to pansexual, but with a key difference: omnisexual people are attracted to all genders, but they *see* and recognize the gender of the perso… Identity & Community

P2 terms

• POLY Polyamorous. The practice of having multiple romantic and/or sexual relationships at the same time, with the knowledge and consent of everyone involv… Sex & Relationships
• Polyamory A form of ethical non-monogamy where individuals have multiple, loving, and committed romantic relationships at the same time, with the full knowledg… Relationships & Intimacy

Q2 terms

• QPP Queerplatonic Partner. A relationship that blurs the lines between intense friendship and romantic partnership. A QPP involves a deep, committed bond… Sex & Relationships
• Queer The ultimate reclaimed umbrella term. Once a vicious slur, "queer" has been embraced as a defiant, political, and inclusive identity for anyone who i… Identity & Community

R2 terms

• Reciprosexual You're not attracted to them until you know they're attracted to you first. It's a conditional attraction that turns on only in response to someone e… Identity & Community
• Registered partnership A legal recognition of relationships, not always granting the same rights/benefits as marriage; also called civil union/civil partnership. Legal & Rights

S3 terms

• Same-sex relationships or couples Relationships/couples consisting of two people of the same sex. Culture & Concepts
• SO Significant Other. A gender-neutral term for a committed partner. It's a slightly more formal, grown-up way of talking about your boyfriend, girlfrie… Sex & Relationships
• Swinging A form of ethical non-monogamy where couples "swap" partners or engage in group sex with other couples or individuals, often at specific parties or e… Relationships & Intimacy