Gay terminology
The Guysexual’s Urban Dictionary for Gay Slang
What’s the shelf life of a clearance sale shirt? What’s the expiry date on a Grindr hookup? Do potatoes count as carbs? If you feel like a potato, are you a carb? Do you require to kick your junk food habits out on the curb (no pun intended)? Are moccasins beat than brogues? More importantly, what is a brogue?
When you are gay male, you’ll always be occupied 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 several of these as an example.
Don’t know whether you are a top or a bottom? Do you feel it’s rude (and very inappropriate) when someone asks you whether you are a slave? Possess you always wondered why your friends laughed at you when you said you lovedvanilla? Are you surprised that people could be that into otters? More importantly, what is an otter?
It’s , and it’s time for you to get with the times. Whether you are an out-and-proud gay guy or an in-the-closet newbie, your dictionary of homosexual slan
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 propose that people attracted to the similar sex are somehow diseased or psychologically/emotionally disordered – notions discredited by the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association in the s. Please avoid using "homosexual" except in guide quotes. Please also avoid using "homosexual" as a way variation simply to avoid repeated employ of the synonyms "gay." Many mainstream news outlets’ design 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 use lgbtq+, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer. When referring to a organization of multiple non-straight sexual orientations, utilize “LGBTQ+” or &
The language and terminology folks exploit to describe their experiences of gender and sexual orientation is ever-evolving and the same word 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 end oppression by supporting and advocating for people who are stigmatized, discriminated against or treated unfairly. For the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBTQ+) communities, an ally is any person who supports and stands up for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Asexual – A person who does not experience sexual attraction; they may or may not experience 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
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 employ 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