Confused by some of the different terms and identities around on the internet? Here’s a dictionary of orientations and preferences from across the spectrum.
Starting with the more widely known. . .
gay: when a male is attracted to another male, or when a female is attracted to another female
lesbian: when a female is sexually attracted to another female, might use the term “gay” interchangeably
straight or heterosexual: when a female or male is attracted to the other binary gender
bisexual: when an individual is attracted to both their own gender and another gender
An example of bisexual is when a female is attracted to both other females and males. This is often confused with. . .
pansexual or omnisexual: when an individual is attracted to all gender expressions, while still maintaining preferences
An example of pansexual is when a male is attracted to other males, females, transsexual individuals, third-gender individuals, androgynous individuals, etc.
Then, there are the lesser known. . .
skoliosexual: when an individual is not attracted to cisgender individuals, but the other gender expressions
gynesexual or gynosexual: when an individual is attracted to females and/or individuals with feminine features
androsexual: when an individual is attracted to males and/or individuals with masculine features
asexual or non-sexual: when an individual rarely experiences sexual attraction to other individuals, but still experiences romantic and/or emotional attraction
Grey A or Gray A: when an individual very rarely experiences sexual attraction or has only a slight sex drive, but may in particular situations or with particular individuals
aromantic or non-romantic: when an individual rarely experiences romantic and/or emotional attraction to other individuals, but still experiences sexual attraction
autosexual: when individuals are sexually attracted to themselves
demisexual: when an individual only experiences sexual attraction to another individual when a powerful romantic and emotional relationship is created
androgynosexual: when an individual is attracted to males, females, and/or androgynous individuals with both masculine and feminine features
polysexual: when an individual is attracted to some, but not all gender expressions
pomosexual: when an individual does not feel their sexual preference can and/or should be identified by pre-existing labels
This is all so confusing. I don’t know about you but I only identify with one sexual orientation here. However, this is not a comprehensive list; when it comes to sexuality, people are constantly coming up with new ways to identify themselves.
Aswear, it is. I’d just shift to a glorious corner with my one sexuality.
Even some gay men I know are bandying the word around in description of us. It’s sorta like black people calling themselves ‘niggers’ when once before, it was a politically incorrect term.
You mean it? What IS your sexuality please?
Really?
*wears shade to view eclipse of the sun*
😀 😀
Lol
Taah! Keep kwayet there!! What do you know about greek gods í ½í¸í ½í¸
**retrieves bow and arrow**
Where is this one coming from?
Of course.
A GOT Cersei style shame to you @Kingbee
Hahahahaa!!! pete, wiarisit?
Hahahahahaa! Jarch, akpansexual nko?
Hhahahahahahahahaa!!! Eros, my hands are clean o. Mbok.
Period! LMAO! KingBey, you be character o.
Akpansexual is when you’re attracted to lean meat and with very low cholesterol and carbs
***flees***
I’m surprised “queer” isn’t on this list, since it’s becoming a kind of catchall category in certain areas, through which people identify with the LGBT-alphabet soup community. Queer-identified folks might experience romantic or sexual attraction in a variety of the ways listed above. Obviously, in some areas queer is still primarily a slur, but it’s being reclaimed.
O ga oh. Shit just got mega complicated. I wish I could experience that autosexual thingy. Vanity overload.
b4 seeing Shawn Up until yesterday, I may not av bin aromantically skoliosexual…this is just a headache. I’m gay abeg
Lol, i didn’t know some of this sexuality (skoliosexual) exist o. So confusing…
Odi egwu oh
my sexuality is not there
pomosexual – When an individual is attracted to pomo and not shaki
shakisexual – when an individual is attracted to shaki. can sometimes be used in place of pomosexual
pomshasexual – when an individual is attracted to both pomo and shaki and sometimes isi-ewu.
Now the list is complete
Definitely gay, with a touch of autosexual, cus my nudies turn me on and sometimes i prefer own hands lol. And for those of you who feign distates for labels and roles while playing one role or the other, well there you have it – pomosexuals or pretentious fucks.
Ohhhhh Chi m!!!
Na wa ooo
Confusosexual; when you are no longer sure of which sexuality you are because PP has decided to give us orishirishi this morning. Odiegwu!
I think I’m Grecosexual; attracted to Greek gods.
Confusosexual, Grecosexual Lmao
O di egwu really ! I am TB abeg
For those who are interested in seeing a comprehensive list check out this link.
itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2013/01/a-comprehensive-list-of-lgbtq-term-definitions/
Hahaha haha haha haha lol @jarch you are not just OK haba! I didn’t plan to laugh like this today. Amanam nsak imam mkpa and everyone is wondering what the @#%+ is wrong with me. PP the humor here is awesome. Pomo shaki cow leg sexual, now I have heard everything.
Even the mother of dragons was rendered speechless and I was so looking forward to read her take on this. # team khaleesi
Well…..
As usual can’t find anything close to my sexuality