What does lgbtqia2+ mean?

LGTBQIA2S+ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and the countless affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify.
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What does the 2+ mean in LGBTQ2 +?

Sexual orientations and gender identities that aren't heterosexual or cisgender are often described by the acronym LGBTQ2S+. LGBTQ2S+ is an acronym that stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and Two-Spirit.
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What does LGBTQ2S stand for?

LGBTQ2. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two-Spirit. This is the acronym used by the Government of Canada to refer to the Canadian community. LGBTI. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex.
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What are the pronouns for asexual?

People may describe their sexual orientation using a wide variety of terms including, but not limited to, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer, asexual, and heterosexual. They/Them/Theirs – Gender inclusive pronouns like they/them/theirs can be used as a singular pronoun to avoid misgendering someone.
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Can asexual be agender?

Agender means that you don't have a gender. The “a-” at the beginning confuses many people, but the terms mean two different things. Some agender people are asexual, but not every agender person is.
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What does LGBTQ2+ mean?



What are the 76 genders?

The following are some gender identities and their definitions.
  • Agender. A person who is agender does not identify with any particular gender, or they may have no gender at all. ...
  • Androgyne. ...
  • Bigender. ...
  • Butch. ...
  • Cisgender. ...
  • Gender expansive. ...
  • Genderfluid. ...
  • Gender outlaw.
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How many genders are there?

There are many different gender identities, including male, female, transgender, gender neutral, non-binary, agender, pangender, genderqueer, two-spirit, third gender, and all, none or a combination of these.
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What is 3rd gender called?

Often called transgender by outsiders, Indian society and most hijras consider themselves to be third gender—neither male nor female, not transitioning.
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How do I know if Im Genderfluid?

Gender-fluid people are people whose gender changes over time. A gender-fluid person might identify as a woman one day and a man the next. They might also identify as agender, bigender, or another nonbinary identity.
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What do Neopronouns mean?

Neopronouns are a category of new (neo) pronouns that are increasingly used in place of “she,” “he,” or “they” when referring to a person. Some examples include: xe/xem/xyr, ze/hir/hirs, and ey/em/eir.
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What is Aplatonic?

Aplatonic is a term used to describe people who do not experience platonic attraction. Specifically, it is most commonly employed by aplatonic people to describe: A lack of desire to form friendships with specific people. Inability to understand the feeling or concept of platonic attraction/friendships.
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Is Panromantic a thing?

Panromantic is a romantic attraction to people regardless of their gender. Panromantic people can be romantically attracted to people of every gender identity. And people of any gender identity may identify as panromantic.
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What is it called when you don't care about your gender?

Gender dysphoria is a term that describes a sense of unease that a person may have because of a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity.
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What is an aromantic person?

A person who is aromantic does not experience romantic attraction or interest in romantic relationships. Romantic attraction refers to a desire to have emotional contact and interaction with a partner.
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Can you be platonically in love?

Platonic love involves deep affection, but no romantic or sexual attraction. It's absolutely possible for people of any gender to maintain a friendship without sexual tension or attraction. When you love someone platonically, you might notice some basic signs of love.
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What is a loveless Aro?

Loveless aros are aromantic people who are opting out of the idea that we are only acceptable if we love in other ways, strongly, and as if to replace the attraction we don't feel. This means opting out of the idea that expanding the definition of love is useful rather than ultimately arophobic (internalized or not).
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Is being a furry OK?

The short and simple answer is that furry is a form of artistic and self-expression and while the majority of it is innocent, there can be an adult element for some. That being said, Minnesota Furs is a family-friendly organization, and all events are considered all-ages appropriate unless otherwise specified.
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What is a furry kid?

What are Furries? Furries are people who have an active interest in animal characters with human characteristics. These characters are often created by the community members themselves, who take them on as a “fursona” (an alternate persona) who interacts with other 'fursonas' in the community via roleplaying and art.
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Who invented furries?

The novels of Felix Salten published between 1926 and 1945 which established the precedents of what would later be called furry fiction. With the advent of animation and comic books in the first half of the 20th century, anthropomorphic animals became a popular phenomenon with fans of all ages.
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Who uses Fae Faer pronouns?

Pagans on fae/faer pronouns being used by non-pagans (468 voters):
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Here's a summary of the Celtic bits:
  • “Fae” is not a Celtic word, and Celts don't use it. ...
  • “Fae” can refer to any number of stories/legends from a wide variety of cultures in Europe, not one cohesive concept.
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How old are neopronouns?

The history of neopronouns

One of the first recorded uses of a neopronoun dates back to 1789 where one William H Marshall documented the use of “a” as a pronoun (used previously by John of Trevisa, a 14th century English writer). One of the oldest noted examples of a neopronoun is “thon”.
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How do you pronounce Xe Xir?

Explain It:
  1. xe/xem/xyr - pronounced “zee/zem/zeer” Used in a sentence: “Xe doesn't want ketchup with xyr fries.”
  2. ze/hir/hirs - pronounced “zee/heer/heers” Used in a sentence: “Ze doesn't want ketchup with hir fries.”
  3. fae/faer/faers - pronounced “fay/fair/fairs” ...
  4. ey/em/eir - pronounced “ay/em/heir”
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Do I have gender dysphoria?

You may feel: certain that your gender identity conflicts with your biological sex. comfortable only when in the gender role of your preferred gender identity (may include non-binary) a strong desire to hide or be rid of physical signs of your biological sex, such as breasts or facial hair.
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