![]() This is an outdated concept that many bisexuals do not adhere to. ![]() Some people believe that the ‘bi’ in ‘bisexual’ implies that gender is a binary – that there are only two genders, men and women. The Bisexual Index defines bisexuals as ‘someone who is attracted to more than one gender’. Bisexualīisexuality means different things to different people, and so is a contentious topic in the LGBT+ community. LesbianĪ woman who is emotionally or sexually attracted to other women. GayĪ sexual orientation that describes a person who is emotionally or sexually attracted to people of their own gender. This one isn’t commonly used, so can leave people scratching their heads when they see it. ‘Two-spirit’ is term used by some indigenous North Americans to describe those who fulfil a traditional third-gender ceremonial role. LGBTQQIP2SAA = Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, Intersex, Pansexual, Two-spirit (2S), Androgynous and Asexual ‘LGBT+’ is the best term to use if you aren’t sure. Some people avoid using ‘LGBTQ+’ as although the term ‘queer’ is being reclaimed by the LGBT+ community, some folks still aren’t comfortable with it and consider it a slur. But which is the ‘right’ one to use? The answer is that both are correct, and it’s totally up to you.
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