A person who is uncertain about and/or exploring their own sexual orientation (and/or gender identity).

Many LGBTQ+ people (particularly young people) use the word “queer” to describe their identity, including both their gender identity and sexual orientation. It is a broad umbrella term for any gender or orientation which is not cis/straight.

This word has a complex history, including being used as an LGBTQphobic insult. Many people are uncomfortable with it for this reason, but many others find empowerment from reclaiming the word and changing its meaning. As ever, follow the golden rule…

Golden Rule: Always use the language that people would use for themselves

A person of any gender who is attracted to people of all genders.

A woman who is attracted to other women.

A person who is attracted to people of a different gender.

Traditionally this word has meant a man who is attracted to other men. Today, people of other genders use this word too, so the word gay describes a person who is attracted to other people of the same gender.

A person who only experiences sexual attraction to people they have a close emotional connection with.

A person of any gender who experiences attraction to people of their own gender and other genders.

A person who experiences romantic attraction to more than one gender but little or no sexual attraction.

A person of any gender or sexual orientation who experiences little, or no, sexual attraction. Asexual people may still experience other types of attraction, such as physical or romantic attraction.