LGBTQ+ Alphabet

LGBTQ+ Alphabet

Explore the evolving LGBTQ+ alphabet, understanding diverse sexual and gender identities with respect and inclusivity. Learn key terms and their meanings here.

Demisexualspike

Demisexualspike

Demisexualspike describes those who usually feel attraction after emotional bonds but sometimes experience sudden, rare spikes of sexual attraction without connection.

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Quoisexual

Quoisexual describes uncertainty about romantic or sexual attraction, allowing individuals to explore complex feelings without clear labels or pressure.

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Aroacegender

Aroacegender is a gender identity influenced by being aromantic and asexual, shaping how individuals experience and express their gender uniquely.

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Puretecina

Puretecina describes young children who experience identity and feelings with innocence, free from societal expectations about gender or attraction.

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Heterosexual

Heterosexuality is the sexual attraction to the opposite gender, commonly known as being straight and widely recognized across cultures.

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Quoialterous

Explore the meaning of quoisexuality, a sexual orientation marked by uncertainty about attraction, and learn how it helps individuals express unique feelings.

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Acevague

Acevague is an a-spec orientation influenced by neurodivergence, causing vague or unclear sexual attraction linked to conditions like autism.

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alicoromantic

Alicoromantic describes attraction within the asexual spectrum, where individuals feel unique emotions that don’t fit existing labels, offering a personal journey of understanding.

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Bicurious

Bicurious describes those curious about romantic or sexual attraction to multiple genders, exploring feelings beyond their usual identity without labeling themselves bisexual.

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Anorgasmia

Anorgasmia is a sexual dysfunction affecting the ability to achieve orgasm, more common in women and linked to psychological and physiological causes.

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Nepcurious

Nepcurious describes those curious about attraction to non-binary people and women, exploring new dimensions of their sexuality and identity.

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Abriromantic

Abriromantic describes a stable romantic attraction with changing labels over time, reflecting personal growth and evolving identity expression.

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Abri Orientation

Abri Orientation describes stable attraction with evolving labels like Abrisexual and Abriromantic, highlighting fluid language in identity expression.

Demi (Orientation)

Demi (Orientation)

Demi orientation means feeling attraction only after forming a deep emotional bond. It applies to romantic, platonic, or sexual attraction and varies by individual.

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Spike

A spike is a brief, sudden change in feelings or identity, often seen in gender and sexual orientation contexts like acespike, where attraction temporarily shifts.