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Things to call gay people

Glossary of Terms

Many Americans refrain from talking about sexual orientation and gender identity or expression because it feels taboo, or because they’re terrified of saying the wrong thing. 

This glossary was written to help give people the words and meanings to aide make conversations easier and more relaxed. LGBTQ+ people employ a variety of terms to recognize themselves, not all of which are included in this glossary. Always give ear for and respect a person’s self identified terminology.

Ally | A term used to describe someone who is actively supportive of Diverse people. It encompasses straight and cisgender allies, as successfully as those within the LGBTQ+ people who support each other (e.g., a lesbian who is an ally to the bisexual community).

Asexual | Often called “ace” for compact, asexual refers to a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sexual action with others. Asexuality exists on a spectrum, and asexual people may exposure no, little or conditional sexual attraction.

Biphobia | The dread and hatred of, or discomfort with, people who cherish and are sexually attracted to more than one gender.

Bisexual |

Glossary of Terms: LGBTQ

Definitions were drafted in collaboration with other U.S.-based LGBTQ community organizations and leaders. See acknowledgements section.

Additional terms and definitions about gender culture and gender expression, transgender people, and nonbinary people are accessible in the Transgender Glossary. 

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*NOTE:  Ask people what terms they use to describe their sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression before assigning them a label. Outside of acronyms, these terms should only be capitalized when used at the start of a sentence.
 

LGBTQ
Acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender non-conforming, and queer. The Q generally stands for queer when LGBTQ organizations, leaders, and media operate the acronym. In settings offering support for youth, it can also stand for questioning. LGBT and LGBTQ+ are also used, with the + added in recognition of all non-straight, non-cisgender identities. (See Transgender Glossary ) Both are acceptable, as are other versions of this acronym. The term “gay community” should be avoided, as it does not accuratel

Mental health encourage if you're woman loving woman, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBTQ+)

Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can influence any of us, but they're more common among people who are sapphic, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBTQ+).

This may be linked to LGBTQ+ people's exposure of discrimination, homophobia or transphobia, bullying, social isolation, or rejection because of their sexuality.

Other things, such as their age, religion, where they live, and their ethnicity can attach extra complications to an already tough situation.

How talking therapy can help

It might not be easy, but getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your possess is one of the most vital things you can do.

Talking with a therapist who's trained to work with LGBTQ+ people may help with issues such as:

  • difficulty accepting your sexual orientation
  • coping with other people's reactions to your sexuality
  • feeling your body does not indicate your true gender (gender dysphoria)
  • transitioning
  • low self-esteem
  • self-harm
  • suicidal thoughts
  • depression
  • coping with bullying and discrimination
  • anger, isolation or rejection from family, friends or your co

    LGBTQIA+ Slurs and Slang

    TermContextual noteTime/Region Referencesace queen1970s term essence “great queen”. Prison slang for a man who wears a more “feminine” look i.e. shaved legs, plucked eyebrows. May be described as part of incarcerated homosexual culture. Should not be confused with the more widely-used word "ace," a shortening of "asexual." See "asexual." UK, USA, 1970s Mosca de Colores – Gay Dictionary alphabet peopleOffensive contemporary phrase for LGBTQ+ people, often used by right-wing people reacting to perceived advancements in LGBTQ+ people's rights. 2020s- Green's Dictionary of Slang - https://greensdictofslang.com/ bathroom queen

    bog queen

    Gay slang phrase for people who frequent public toilets looking for sexual encounters.

    Synonyms: Bathsheba (composition between bathroom and Sheba to create a name reminiscent of the Queen of Sheba), Ghost (50s, ghost, because they wander the corridors of the bathroom).

    USA, UK Mosca de Colores – Gay Dictionary batting for the other teamA euphemistic phrase indicating that someone (of any gender) is gay. This phrase is not a slur or especially