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
Yukiran- is a prefix used to describe orientations or identities that center around attraction or connection to mostly feminine genders, with some degree of attraction or connection to androgynous and masculine genders. The term Yukiran- provides a way to articulate the nuanced experience of having preferences that lean toward femininity while still acknowledging attraction or … Read more
What is ¿gender? ¿Gender is a xenogender that is unique to Latino and Hispanic communities. It represents a gender experience so specific and culturally rooted that it cannot be adequately described in Dutch; or most other languages. The essence of ¿gender lies beyond traditional gender categories and defies classification within conventional terms or associations. This … Read more
Yurikansexual describes someone whose sexual attraction is predominantly directed toward feminine genders while also encompassing a lesser degree of attraction toward androgynous and masculine genders. The term highlights a pattern of sexual attraction that is centered on femininity but recognizes the individual’s capacity to feel attraction beyond that primary focus. Carlos always knew that his … Read more
Demisexualspike describes someone who is typically demisexual; only experiencing sexual attraction after forming a deep emotional bond; but who occasionally and rarely experiences sudden, unexpected spikes of sexual attraction without needing an emotional connection. These spikes are usually short-lived and do not align with their usual patterns of attraction. Despite these rare instances, a demisexualspike … Read more
