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
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
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
What makes you who you are? Why do people differ so much in their behavior, feelings and thoughts? According to Sigmund Freud, personality formation begins in early childhood and proceeds through a series of psychosexual stages. Freud argued that children face inner conflicts and urges at different stages of development. How these conflicts are resolved, … Read more
The suffix -(pro)nominal refers to the diverse ways individuals choose to express themselves through pronouns, which can serve as a form of gender expression but are not always tied directly to one’s gender. Pronouns, like clothing, hairstyles, or other characteristics, can reflect one’s identity without needing to align perfectly with societal expectations or norms about … Read more
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
