Gay terminology
The Guysexual’s Urban Dictionary for Gay Slang
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When you are gay guy, you’ll always be entire of questions (when you are not full of self-doubt, that is) — but this is , and some questions, while basic, — will always be more important than the others.
Take a rare of these as an example.
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It’s , and it’s time for you to get with the times. Whether you are an out-and-proud gay gentleman or an in-the-closet newbie, your dictionary of same-sex attracted slan
The language and terminology folks use to describe their experiences of gender and sexual orientation is ever-evolving and the same term might have different meanings for different people. However, here is a glossary of some of the most commonly used terms. Have questions or want to learn more? Wondering what all of those letters mean? Here is a glossary of some of the most commonly used terms.
Ally – An ally is an individual who speaks out and stands up for a person or group that is targeted and discriminated against. An ally works to termination oppression by supporting and advocating for people who are stigmatized, discriminated against or treated unfairly. For the female homosexual, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) communities, an ally is any person who supports and stands up for the rights of Queer people.
Asexual – A person who does not experience sexual attraction; they may or may not life emotional, physical, or romantic attraction. Asexuality differs from celibacy in that it is a sexual orientation, not a choice.
Assigned at Birth – Commonly utilized by
Inclusive Language
Instead of:
Use:
"homosexual" (n. or adj.)
Because of the clinical history of the word “homosexual,” it is aggressively used by anti-LGBTQ activists to suggest that people attracted to the matching sex are somehow diseased or psychologically/emotionally disordered – notions discredited by the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association in the s. Please escape using "homosexual" except in guide quotes. Please also avoid using "homosexual" as a style variation simply to avoid repeated operate of the word "gay." Many mainstream news outlets’ style guides restrict the use of the term "homosexual."
"gay" (adj.); "gay man" or "lesbian" (n.);
"gay person/people"; “queer people”;
When referring to non-straight individuals, be specific and employ gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, gender non-conforming. When referring to a community of multiple non-straight sexual orientations, use “LGBTQ+” or &
Types
Some gay men use types to describe, identify and communicate themselves. Who hasn't heard someone say “he’s my type" or been asked if a guy is yours? There is always some disagreement around the terms we apply and whether we should use them at all.
Therefore, you should be sensitive if applying a type to someone, bearing in mind some gay men reject them altogether as narrow, superficial, and demeaning. Equally, some use types affectionately and as a convenient shorthand.
It's a bit of a bear pit (no pun intended), but here's our take on types, though you are perfectly entitled to hurl them out and be your own gay, your own homo, queer, etc.
Physical types and personal characteristics
Some guys are primarily attracted to physical types of gay men (eg: bears, twinks, and muscle guys) while some find characteristics in men most attractive (eg: warmth, intelligence, and humour). Others mix and match and understanding these distinctions is important.
For example, the type(s) of men we find attractive sexually may not necessarily be the qualities we are looking for to sust