Articles Index

Gay Bear

A gay bear is term for a subculture of gay men who are often hairy, large or chubby.

Straight

The word straight is a commonly used term for a heterosexual person.

Cissexual and Cisgender: Terms for Non-Transsexuals

Cissexual and cisgender are terms for non-transsexual people.

Transgender

A definition of the gender identity, transgender.

Coming Out

Acknowledging one's GLBT orientation is called coming out.

Gay

A definition of the word gay.

FTM - Female to Male

FTM refers to a transgender person who is transitioning from female to male.

Transphobia

Transphobia is the fear, hatred or dislike of a person because that person is transgender.

Gender

Gender refers to the behavioral, cultural, and psychological traits typically associated with one sex.

Homophobia

Homophobia refers to the fear or dislike of gay people.

MSM (Men Who Have Sex with Men)

MSM stands for "men who have sex with men."

WSW - Women Who Have Sex with Women

WSW stands for "women who have sex with women."

MTF - Male to Female

MTF refers to a transgender person who is transitioning from male to female.

Baby Dyke

A baby dyke is a young lesbian, usually in her teens or early twenties.

Down Low

Being on the down low refers to men who discretely, or secretly, have sex with other men.

Androgynous

The word androgynous refers to a person who does not display a distinctly male or distinctly female appearance.

Transsexual

A transsexual is a person who identifies as a member of the opposite gender. People who are transsexual often want to surgically or hormonally alter their bodies to match their identity.

Gender Non-Conforming

An explanation of the term, gender non-conforming.

Sex

Sex refers to biological maleness or femaleness.

Bisexual

A definition of the sexual orientation, bisexual.

Lesbian

A definition of the sexual orientation, lesbian.