Cisgender Meaning: A Plain Guide
Cisgender is a plain word for a gender identity that matches sex assigned at birth. Learn what it means, what it does not mean, and how to use...
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Neopronouns Meaning: A Plain Guide
A plainspoken guide to neopronouns, with examples, respectful practice tips, and answers to common questions. Learn the words, use them with care, and keep the focus on people.
Graysexual Meaning: A Plain Guide
Graysexual is an ace-spectrum word for rare, limited, or hard-to-pin-down sexual attraction. This guide covers meaning, myths, dating, and support.
Bigender Meaning: A Plain Guide
Bigender is a word for having two genders or moving between two gender experiences. This plain guide covers meaning, pronouns, myths, and support.
Polysexual Meaning: A Plain Guide
Polysexual means attraction to multiple genders, but not always every gender. This plain guide covers the meaning, bi and pan overlap, myths, and support.
Agender Meaning: A Plain Guide
Agender means having no gender, a neutral relationship to gender, or a gender that feels absent. This plain guide covers the meaning, pronouns, myths, and support.
Genderqueer Meaning: A Plain Guide
Genderqueer is a roomy word for people whose gender does not fit neatly inside the usual boxes. This guide explains the meaning, common myths, and how to show...
Nonbinary Meaning: A Plain Guide
Nonbinary is a real, personal way some people describe gender outside only woman or man. This guide explains the meaning, common myths, and simple ways to show respect.
Asexual Meaning: A Plain Guide
Asexuality is a real LGBTQ+ identity, not a problem to solve. This guide explains what ace can mean, common myths, the flag colors, and how to show support...
Pansexual Meaning: A Plain Guide
Pansexual is a real, specific LGBTQ+ identity, not a trend or a fancy synonym. This guide explains what it means, how it differs from bisexual, and how to...
Bisexual Meaning: A Plain Guide
Bisexual can be a simple word with a lot of assumptions piled on top. This guide explains what bi means, what it does not mean, and how to...
What Does Queer Mean? A Plain Guide
Queer can mean identity, community, politics, or all of the above. Here is what the word means now, why some people love it, and why consent still matters.