Sexual orientation and identity Sexual orientation and identity Affectional orientation is an alternative term for sexual orientation. Those people who prefer it argue that one's orientation goes far beyond sexuality. To holders of this view, one's orientation is defined by whom one is predisposed to fall in love with, sexual attraction being only a part of a larger dynamic. ...more on Wikipedia about "Affectional orientation"
1. Androphilia refers to attraction (especially sexual attraction) to men, whether it be held by men or women. It is also increasingly used when referring to the sexual orientation of transgender and intersex people, since using homo- or heterosexual is not without problems there. (Compare Homosexuality and transgender) ...more on Wikipedia about "Androphilia"
Asexuality is a designation or self-designation for people who lack feelings of sexual attraction and/or sexual desire. There is debate as to whether this is a sexual dysfunction or an actual sexual orientation; furthermore, there is disagreement over the exact definition of the word. The term is also sometimes used as a gender identity by those who believe their lack of sexual attraction places them outside the standard definitions of gender. There has been little research done on asexuality, but those studies that have been conducted suggest that, if it is a sexual orientation, it is the least commonly occurring one. ...more on Wikipedia about "Asexuality"
Gender role is a term used in the social sciences and humanities to denote a set of behavioral norms associated with a given gendered status (also called a gendered identity) in a given social group or system. A person who exhibits a gender role at odds with the norm for their gender and class, in a society, is said to have an atypical gender role. ...more on Wikipedia about "Atypical gender role"
As a sexual preference, autosexuality refers to people who choose to have sex with themselves (that is, they prefer to masturbate rather than having interpersonal sex). The adjective is "autosexual", as in "autosexual behavior". ...more on Wikipedia about "Autosexuality"
The bear community is a subculture in the gay community. Bears are gay and bisexual men with stocky or heavyset builds, and usually have hairy bodies and facial hair. Bears often exhibit an outwardly masculine appearance. Some bears place great importance on presenting a hyper-masculine image and shun interaction with men who display effeminate style and mannerisms. Bears are typically contrasted with twinks. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bear community"
Someone who is bi-curious has a sexual orientation, behavior, or self-identification, which is close to but not quite entirely heterosexual or homosexual. There are several different conventional meanings of this term, some of which are mutually exclusive. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bi-curious"
Bisexuality in human sexual behavior refers to the aesthetic, romantic, and sexual desire for people of both genders and/or for people of both sexes. For some writers, the term is parallel to homosexuality and heterosexuality, while for others the term expresses a blend of the two. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bisexuality"
Butch and femme are terms often used in the lesbian and gay subcultures to describe a person's approximate adherence to traditional masculine and feminine gender roles respectively, within a same-sex relationship, or to describe an individual generally. Femme is also frequently used in the transgender community, see En femme. ...more on Wikipedia about "Butch and femme"
The phrase " chapstick lesbian" refers to a lesbian woman who does not wear make-up or follow stereotypes of female beauty and style, preferring a more unisex approach to fashion. A take on the older phrase " lipstick lesbian", it gained some currency following an episode of the television show Ellen, circa 1997. In the show, Ellen DeGeneres's character, asked by her parents whether a certain woman is a " dipstick lesbian," explains that the term is "lipstick lesbian," and comments that "I would be a chapstick lesbian." ...more on Wikipedia about "Chapstick lesbian"
"Coming out of the closet" (very often shortened to "coming out" in winking reference to the public introduction of debutantes) describes the voluntary public announcement of one's sexual orientation, sexual attractions, gender identity, or (less commonly) paraphilia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Coming out"
Cross-dressing is the act of wearing clothing commonly associated with another gender within a particular society. The usage of the term, the types of cross-dressing both in modern times and throughout history, an analysis of the behaviour, and historical examples are discussed in the article below. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cross-dressing"
Down-low or DL is a slang phrase used in English of the United States for "secret information," as in "What's the down-low?" or "Keep it on the down-low" (meaning "Do not make it known"). It originated in African-American slang. ...more on Wikipedia about "Down-low"
The term en femme is used in the transgender community, usually by male crossdressers, to describe wearing feminine clothing or expressing a feminine personality. The term is derived from the French, meaning literally "as a woman". Most crossdressers also use a femme ( female) name whilst en femme. ...more on Wikipedia about "En femme"
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Femininity is the set of principles which form a womanly personality. Some of these principles can be traced to the female reproductive role. Others are rooted in the socialization of a girl's early development and adjusted throughout adulthood by picking up societal cues. Feminine characteristics are expressed through female gender roles, which can vary between societies and eras. ...more on Wikipedia about "Femininity"
The fruit machine is a jocular term for a device developed in Canada that was supposed to be able to identify homosexuals. The subjects were made to view pornography, and the device measured the pupils of the eyes, perspiration, and pulse for a supposed erotic response. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fruit machine"
In modern society, gay is a word which can be used as either a noun or adjective. As a noun, it is most commonly used as a term to identify a man with a homosexual orientation. It can also be used to describe a homosexual woman, although lesbian is more specific. Gay used as an adjective describes traits associated with gays and lesbians, their culture, or perceived lifestyle. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gay"
Gay friendly is applied to predominantly straight individuals, institutions, or media which support social dignity, acceptance, and possibly political rights for gay or GLBT people. Although the term did not exist before the 20th century, one can speak about historical cultures, figures, or policies which referred to same-gender love with dignity as "gay friendly" when a better term is not available. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gay friendly"
Gynophilia (From Greek gunē, "women," + -philia) is the sexual attraction to women. It is also increasingly used when referring to the sexual orientation of transgender and intersex people, since the terms homosexual or heterosexual present problems when applied to the transgendered; gynophilia, rather than focusing on the sex or gender of the person attracted, focuses on that of their subject of attraction. (Compare Homosexuality and transgender.) ...more on Wikipedia about "Gynophilia"
The harem effect is an example of situational sexual behaviour in which women confined in a harem practice lesbianism due to lack of male contact. This is similar to prison sexuality in that those involved would, presumably, be exclusively heterosexual given the option. ...more on Wikipedia about "Harem effect"
Heterosexuality is the scientific name for sexual attraction and/or sexual behaviour between animals of the opposite characteristic sex, or being straight. It is the fifth element of the classic quinto-modal continuum of sexual orientation, which consists of asexuality, autosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and heterosexuality. Some theorists extend the continuum to include such concepts as " mechosexuality" and " allosexuality", but these have not yet been accepted by the academic community as actual sexual orientations. ...more on Wikipedia about "Heterosexuality"
Homoflexible is used to describe people who are primarily gay or lesbian but they may occasionally engage in opposite-sex relationships. Alternatively, they may currently be in an opposite-sex relationship which is a rare or unique experience for them. ...more on Wikipedia about "Homoflexible"
Homosexual recruitment implies the notion that homosexuals, usually gay men, are actively seeking out impressionable individuals, usually youth, for indoctrination to homosexual self-identification. ...more on Wikipedia about "Homosexual recruitment"
Since its inception, the word homosexuality has acquired multiple meanings. In the original sense, it refers to a sexual orientation characterised by lasting aesthetic attraction, romantic love, or sexual desire exclusively for others of the same sex or gender. It can also refer to the manifestation of that orientation in the identity of an individual, possibly at odds with that person's sexual behaviour. Finally, it can refer to sexual relations with another of the same sex regardless of one's sexual orientation, self-identification, or gender identity. ...more on Wikipedia about "Homosexuality"
IML's forerunner was the 1970's "Mr. Gold Coast" bar contest held at Chicago's Gold Coast leather bar, owned by Chuck Renslow and his then lover and partner, Dom Orejudos. As the "Mr. Gold Coast" contest became one of the bar's most popular promotions, it expanded to a larger venue in 1979. Along with the change of venue came a change in name to International Mr. Leather. ...more on Wikipedia about "International Mister Leather" This article is made on http://www.shortopedia.com
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