LGBTQIA+ Terminology
The LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, pansexual +) community uses a variety of terms to describe and identify with. Knowing how and when to use the proper terms can have a powerful impact in conversations with others. These terms are also ever-changing and evolving, and no list is truly exhaustive.
Please note that each person who uses any or all of the terms in the LGBTQIA+ community lexicon does so in a unique way (especially terms that are used in the context of an identity label). If you do not understand the context in which a person is using one of these terms, it is encouraged to ask. This is especially recommended when using terms that have a historically derogatory connotation.
Resources for LGBTQIA+ Terminology include: