A spike is a sudden change, a quick rise in power or price, often sharp and brief. In gender identity, a spike means someone usually feels one way. But sometimes, they feel very different for a short time. The term can have different meanings in different communities. For example, someone who identifies as acespike is … Read more
Jump is a term used to describe a specific identity in the LGBTQ+ community. It comes from the Middle English word meaning to leave an elevated place and fall down. In this context, it means someone who sometimes feels a certain way about their identity but then returns to how they felt before. This can … Read more
Flux is a term that describes a state of change or flow. It comes from Old French and means the act of flowing. In the context of identity, flux refers to how a person’s identity can change over time. This change can happen in different ways and can be strong or weak. The meaning of … Read more
Fluix is a term used to describe a type of gender identity. It comes from the word “flux,” which means to flow or change. Fluix identities can change in strength or intensity. This means that a person may feel their gender differently at different times. The meaning of fluix can vary in different communities. Some … Read more
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
Close your eyes and imagine you are walking on a beach. Do you see the waves? Do you hear the roar of the sea? Do you feel the sand under your feet? Many people can conjure up images in their minds, hear sounds or feel the sensation of warmth and wind. But not everyone can … Read more
What is spiritual bypassing? Many people use spirituality to avoid difficult feelings and problems. They meditate to push away anger, take refuge in yoga to avoid confrontations, or try to attract abundance with manifestation techniques instead of addressing their financial problems. This is called spiritual bypassing. Psychotherapist John Welwood noted in the 1980s that spirituality … Read more
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
