Assigned X at Birth (AXAB), also known as Designated X at Birth (DXAB) or X Assigned at Birth (XAAB), is a gender assignment given at birth, typically but not exclusively used for babies with intersex traits. AXAB is most commonly assigned when a newborn’s external sex traits do not clearly align with traditional male or … Read more
Aromantic refers to individuals who experience little to no romantic attraction toward others. People who identify as aromantic may not have the desire to engage in traditional romantic relationships, though they can still form deep and meaningful connections in other ways, such as through friendships or familial bonds. Being aromantic does not necessarily affect other … Read more
Aroace Agender, also known as AAA, Triple A, AAA-spec, or A³, is an identity that represents a combination of being on the aromantic spectrum (aro), asexual spectrum (ace), and agiagender spectrum. Individuals who identify as aroace agender may feel that they relate to all three spectrums in varying degrees. This identity encompasses the absence of … Read more
Aroacegender, or acearogender, is a gender identity that is connected to or strongly influenced by being aroace (aromantic/aro-spec and asexual/ace-spec). It combines elements of both arogender and acegender. This identity can stand alone or be used alongside another gender to indicate that one’s experience of that gender is significantly shaped by their aroace identity. For … Read more
Nonamorous or nonamory is a relationship orientation indicating that an individual does not desire intimate, long-term, committed partnerships. This can apply to various types of relationships, including romantic, sexual, queerplatonic, or platonic life-partners. Nonamorous individuals may prefer to focus on connections with friends or family, or they may choose to live a solitary life. Their … Read more
The Aromantic Spectrum, or aromantic umbrella, is a group of romantic orientations that fall under the overarching term aromantic. Individuals on the aromantic spectrum may completely lack romantic attraction (aromantic) or experience it so infrequently or faintly that they relate more to the aromantic experience than to the alloromantic (typical romantic) one. The common link … Read more
Aporagender is a non-binary gender identity that serves as an umbrella term for genders that are not male, female, or anything in between, yet convey a strong and specific sense of gender. Unlike agender individuals who may experience an absence of gender, aporagender individuals have a distinct gender identity that is separate from the traditional … Read more
Apogender is a subset of the agiagender spectrum where an individual not only feels genderless but also entirely disconnected from the concept of gender itself. People who identify as apogender experience a sense of being outside the gender spectrum and may feel that gender as a concept holds no relevance to their identity. Unlike broader … Read more
Androsexuality, or androphilia, is defined as an attraction to men or masculinity. This attraction is not limited to a specific sexual orientation. For example, a heterosexual woman, a homosexual man, or a non-binary individual who feels attracted to men can all be considered androsexual, as they share a common interest in men or masculine qualities. … Read more
