Fluid is an identity that changes between concepts related to the specified identity. It describes individuals whose experiences of gender or attraction are not fixed but instead fluctuate over time. This term is often used in discussions about gender and sexual orientation, highlighting the dynamic nature of identity. In various communities, the understanding of fluidity … Read more
Near is a term that describes a state of identity that is approximately aligned with a specific orientation but does not fully conform to it. This concept can apply to various aspects of identity, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community, where individuals may find themselves in a fluid or transitional state regarding their sexual or romantic … Read more
Gender alignment is the way a person’s gender intersects with or relates to the gender binary. It is often used by non binary individuals who do not identify within the binary but feel a connection to a binary gender, and can also be used by binary individuals who feel an alignment with a gender that … Read more
Alico (orientation) is an identity that describes individuals who recognize their attraction lies within the a-spectrum but do not find a suitable existing label to define their orientation. This term is particularly relevant for those who may identify as asexual or aromantic but feel that the established categories do not fully encompass their experiences. The … Read more
Alicopolya is a term on the Ethical Non Monogamy (ENM) spectrum. It describes someone who knows they belong somewhere within the ENM spectrum but does not fit into any specific ENM label. This can also describe someone who has not yet figured out which label best reflects their experience. The identity leaves room for exploration … Read more
Demigender is a gender identity in which a person partially identifies with a particular gender, but not completely. That partial identification may be stable or it may change in intensity. There is a connection to the gender, but it feels less complete than in people who identify completely with that gender. Demigender is often seen … Read more
Have you ever wondered why you keep falling for the same type? Why someone with a certain voice, smell or way of talking triggers something in you, while others don’t at all? It seems random, but it’s not. What attracts you follows a pattern. And that pattern has a name: your lovemap. What are lovemaps? … Read more
Amatonormativity is the idea that a romantic relationship is more important than other relationships. It is often assumed that everyone wants a partner, and that relationship should be central to life. Those without a relationship are then seen as incomplete or the exception. The term comes from social philosophy and is primarily used in conversations … Read more
What does being nonbinary mean? Non-binary is a term for people who do not identify as male or female. They fall outside the binary genders seen as the norm in many societies. Some feel partially related to both. Others experience their gender as something outside these categories. The meaning of nonbinary varies from person to … Read more
What is third sex or third gender? The term third sex or third gender is used for people who do not feel at home within the binary gender system. In some cultures, there is a specific social or spiritual role for such people. They do not fall under “man” or “woman,” but are a recognized … Read more
