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
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
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
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
