What is transgender? Transgender (often abbreviated to trans) is a term for people whose gender identity does not match the sex assigned to them at birth. This can mean that someone identifies as a gender other than their birth sex, or as a gender outside the binary classification of male and female. Transgender people may … Read more
Malanka is a goddess in Slavic mythology, associated with spring, renewal, and the cycle of life and death. She represents the return of warmth and fertility to the land, much like Persephone in Greek mythology. Her myth is deeply connected to the changing of seasons, the rebirth of nature, and traditional New Year and spring … Read more
Lada is a revered goddess in both Slavic and Baltic mythology, associated with love, beauty, and fertility. She represents harmony, joy, and the renewal of life, playing a crucial role in seasonal and agricultural cycles. Her myths and worship traditions emphasize her influence over marriage, prosperity, and the natural rhythms of the world. In some … Read more
The suffix -(pro)nominal refers to the diverse ways individuals choose to express themselves through pronouns, which can serve as a form of gender expression but are not always tied directly to one’s gender. Pronouns, like clothing, hairstyles, or other characteristics, can reflect one’s identity without needing to align perfectly with societal expectations or norms about … Read more
Zilchpronominal refers to individuals who do not experience gender euphoria or personal affirmation from being referred to with specific pronoun sets. Instead, they may choose pronouns based on aesthetic preference, personal significance, or comfort, without tying those pronouns to their gender identity. For zilchpronominal people, pronouns function as a practical or symbolic choice rather than … Read more
Zilchnominal describes individuals who do not experience gender euphoria or personal affirmation from being called specific names tied to gender. Instead, they may choose names based on aesthetic preferences, personal meaning, or other non-gender-related factors. For zilchnominal people, names are functional or symbolic rather than deeply tied to their gender identity. This identity highlights the … Read more
A zucchini is an informal term used to refer to one’s partner in a queerplatonic relationship. A queerplatonic relationship (QPR) is characterized by a deep, intimate bond that transcends the traditional boundaries of friendship but does not necessarily meet the expectations of a romantic relationship. A zucchini can be of any romantic or sexual orientation … Read more
Allo is an orientation prefix used as an umbrella term for individuals who experience attraction. Derived from the Greek word meaning “other” or “different,” allo- was created as a counterpart to a- in asexual, providing a simple and inclusive way to describe non-asexual individuals. It encompasses those who regularly experience sexual, romantic, or other forms … Read more
Z- is a proposed prefix designed as an alternative to “allo-” for describing individuals who are not on the asexual (A-spec) spectrum and who experience attraction. The term was introduced as a playful counterpart to the “A” in asexual, symbolizing the opposite concept while attempting to feel less clinical or detached than “allo-,” which some … Read more
Xenogender is a gender identity that does not fit within traditional masculine, feminine or non-binary categories. It is often described as a gender associated with concepts, feelings or experiences that fall outside the human understanding of gender. Examples include identities associated with nature, objects, emotions or abstract ideas. Xenogender accommodates people whose gender experience is … Read more
