LIFESTYLE
8 | JUNE 2022
Hawkeye
Gay Most commonly defined as men who are primarily attracted to other men. This includes non-binary people and those with a connection to manhood. The term ‘gay’ is also commonly used as an umbrella term for all identities in the LGBTQIA+.
Lesbian
Most commonly defined as women who are primarily attracted to other women. This includes non-binary people and those who have a connection to womanhood.
Bisexual (Multisexual Spectrum)
A person who is attracted to two or more genders. Bisexuality falls under the multisexual spectrum, a range of sexualities that are attracted to more than one gender.
Polysexual (Multisexual Spectrum)
A person who is attracted to multiple genders but not all. Not to be confused with polyamory.
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Aromantic Spectrum
Abrosexual
This spectrum is similar to the Asexual spectrum but instead deals with romantic attraction. Someone who is on the aromatic spectrum might range from not feeling romantic attraction to only experiencing it sometimes. Common identities include demiromantic, grey romantic, aroflux, and more. The term ‘Aro’ is used as an abbreviation for any or all identities in this spectrum.
A person whose sexual and/or romantic identity changes over their lifetime. It is also often described as a fluid attraction. Their orientation may change throughout a time frame of days, weeks, or years.
Omnisexual (Multisexual Spectrum)
A person who is attracted to all genders. However, there is usually a gender preference or gender may play an important role in attraction.
Pansexual (Multisexual Spectrum)
A person who experiences attraction regardless of gender. Gender plays a very minor role in attraction or none at all.
Asexual Spectrum
A broad range of sexuality that describes the range of someone’s sexual attraction. A person might feel little to no sexual attraction or only in specific situations. Sexual attraction is not to be confused with sexual behavior but may be related to some people. Some common identities within this spectrum include demisexual, grey sexual, aceflux, and more. The term ‘Ace’ is used as an abbreviation for any or all identities in this spectrum.
