Confused about some of the terms on our Tumblr? No worries! Here’s a handy dandy guide to some of the terms we use the most often!!

DSSG
Diverse Sexuality, Sex and/or Gender. This term is used as an inclusive, label-free way of referring to people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, queer, genderqueer, pansexual or who are otherwise sexually, sex and/or gender diverse.

Queer
Queer is an umbrella term used to refer to the LGBT community. Some people in the LGBT community prefer not to use this term as the history of the word had negative connotations. These days, the term has been embraced and is more about Pride and inclusivity.

LGBTIQQ
Stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer and Questioning. LGBT, GLBT, GLB or LGB are also used.

Still scratching your head? We’ve got a full Glossary over on our website, or you can send a message to our ask box!