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A6 terms

• Abrosexual Describes a sexuality that is fluid and changes over time. One week you might be a lesbian, the next you might be asexual, the next pansexual. Identity & Community
• Aceflux An orientation where your position on the asexual spectrum fluctuates. Some days you might feel completely asexual, other days more demisexual or gra… Identity & Community
• Aegosexual A subset of asexuality where a person can enjoy the idea of sex, consuming erotic content, or having fantasies, but feels a total disconnect from bei… Identity & Community
• Androsexual Describes attraction to men, masculinity, or male anatomy, regardless of whether the person you're attracted to identifies as a man. Identity & Community
• 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

B2 terms

• Bicurious For someone, usually identifying as straight, who is curious about dipping a toe into the queer dating or sex pool. It can be a genuine step in a jou… Identity & Community
• 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

D2 terms

• 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
• Dyke Originally a derogatory slur for a masculine or butch lesbian, this word has been powerfully reclaimed by the community as a term of pride and identi… Identity & Community

F1 term

• 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

G3 terms

• Gay Someone attracted to the same gender. A core identity with a rich history of community, culture, and activism. Identity & Community
• Graysexual Inhabiting the "gray area" on the Asexual spectrum. A graysexual person might feel sexual attraction very rarely, only under specific circumstances,… Identity & Community
• Gynesexual The counterpart to androsexual. Describes attraction to women, femininity, or female anatomy, regardless of whether the person you're attracted to id… Identity & Community

H3 terms

• Heteroflexible Mostly straight. A label for someone who primarily dates the opposite gender but is open to the occasional same-gender fun or connection. Identity & Community
• 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
• Homosexual The clinical, slightly archaic term for someone attracted to the same gender. It has a scientific "specimen" vibe that most people have ditched in fa… Identity & Community

L1 term

• Lesbian A woman who is romantically and/or sexually attracted to other women. A core identity with a rich history of community, culture, and activism. Identity & Community

M1 term

• 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

O2 terms

• Objectumsexual Experiences sexual and/or romantic attraction to objects or structures. For some, this can include strong emotional bonds or a sense of relationship… Identity & Community
• 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

• Pansexual Attraction to people regardless of their gender. Often described as being attracted to "hearts, not parts," it emphasizes a person's identity over th… Identity & Community
• Polysexual Attraction to multiple, but not necessarily all, genders. Think of it as being on the multisexual spectrum somewhere between bisexual and pansexual. Identity & Community

Q1 term

• 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

R1 term

• 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

S3 terms

• Sapiosexual Primarily attracted to intelligence or intellectual connection, often prioritizing mental stimulation over gender or physical appearance. Identity & Community
• Sapphic A beautifully poetic umbrella term for women who are attracted to other women, be they lesbian, bisexual, or pansexual. Named after the poet Sappho. Identity & Community
• Straight / Heterosexual Describes attraction to a different gender, typically within the male/female binary. It is often the default setting society pushes on everyone. Identity & Community