: People born with biological traits that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies.
Being transgender is a unique journey of aligning one's outer life with their inner truth. Defining LGBTQ+ - The Center
: "Queer" was once a slur but has been reclaimed as a broad, inclusive term for the community.
: Recognizes that the acronym is limited and that new terms for identity continue to emerge. ⚧️ The Transgender Experience
: Refers to sexual orientation—who a person is attracted to.
: Individuals who experience little to no sexual or romantic attraction to others.
The LGBTQ+ acronym has evolved to be more inclusive of the diverse ways people experience gender and attraction.
: Refers to gender identity—an internal sense of being a man, woman, or another gender that differs from the sex assigned at birth.