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
Amaregender is a form of gender fluidity where an individual’s gender changes based on whom they are in love with or attracted to. This unique identity highlights the influence that different types of attraction; be it sexual, romantic, or spiritual; have on one’s sense of gender. The term emphasizes that for amaregender individuals, their gender … Read more
AIAB stands for Assigned Intersex at Birth. This term is used to describe individuals who were designated as intersex at birth based on a combination of physical characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female anatomy. AIAB is an important term in discussions around gender and sex characteristics, acknowledging that those assigned … Read more
Agender refers to a gender identity where an individual does not identify with any gender. People who identify as agender often describe themselves as feeling disconnected from traditional gender categories altogether, experiencing a sense of neutrality or an absence of gender. This identity is part of the non-binary spectrum and can vary in how it … Read more
Adandrogynous refers to an individual who moves toward an androgynous gender or presentation. This identity embodies the blend of traditionally masculine and feminine traits into a cohesive, non-binary expression. Adandrogynous individuals may present themselves in a way that balances these elements, neither leaning entirely toward one side of the gender spectrum. The term falls under … Read more
Adandrogymasculine, also known as Adandromasc, describes an individual who embodies both admasculine and adandrogynous traits. This term applies to those who navigate a blend of masculine and androgynous presentations, finding balance and harmony between the two. Being adandrogymasculine allows individuals to express themselves with a mix of traditionally masculine and gender-neutral elements, highlighting a unique … Read more
An achillean is defined as someone who identifies as a man and feels attraction to other men or masculinity. This term encompasses various identities such as men-loving-men (MLM), apollian, chaeronean, and wildean. The label is inclusive of all men who love other men, whether they are exclusively attracted to men (e.g., gay or vincian) or … Read more
Acemid is an orientation describing someone who is strictly asexual but not strictly aromantic, yet still falls within the aromantic spectrum. This means that an acemid individual does not experience sexual attraction but does have romantic experiences or feelings that vary within the aromantic spectrum. Acemid can be used on its own or combined with … Read more
Acefog describes the experience of confusion or uncertainty surrounding one’s asexual identity. This can occur when asexual individuals struggle to understand or accept their lack of sexual attraction, often due to external pressures or misconceptions about asexuality. The term acknowledges that not all experiences within the asexual spectrum are clear or easily defined, and that … Read more
Aceflux is a term for individuals whose experience of asexuality varies over time. This means that their levels of sexual attraction can shift between feeling completely asexual to experiencing moments of mild or sporadic sexual attraction. These shifts can happen gradually or suddenly and may last from hours to weeks or even months. Aceflux acknowledges … Read more
