Sometimes used interchangeably with pansexual.Ĭisgender | A term used to describe a person whose gender identity aligns with those typically associated with the sex assigned to them at birth.Ĭoming Out | The process in which a person first acknowledges, accepts and appreciates their sexual orientation or gender identity and begins to share that with others. Asexuality exists on a spectrum, and asexual people may experience no, little or conditional sexual attraction.īiphobia | The fear and hatred of, or discomfort with, people who love and are sexually attracted to more than one gender.īisexual | A person emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to more than one sex, gender or gender identity though not necessarily simultaneously, in the same way or to the same degree.
It encompasses straight and cisgender allies, as well as those within the LGBTQ+ community who support each other (e.g., a lesbian who is an ally to the bisexual community).Īsexual | Often called “ace” for short, asexual refers to a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sexual activity with others. Ally | A term used to describe someone who is actively supportive of LGBTQ+ people.
