A glossary of terms used in the LGBT space. This is a work in progress and taken from the excellent page at It’s Pronounced Metrosexual

Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Glossary of Terms. Ally (Heterosexual Ally, Straight Ally) Someone who is a friend, advocate, and/or activist for LGBTQ people. A heterosexual ally is also someone who confronts heterosexism in themselves and others.

There is a wide variety of terms — often ambiguous, complex, and newly-coined ones — to describe trans experience and identities. Included among this list will be some fairly simple explanations; if a term is hotly debated, I will say so, and not bother to explain the details very clearly.

The Planned Parenthood glossary offers a robust list of sexual and reproductive health terms so you can stay up-to-date on the latest terminology.

Glossary of religious terms starting with the letter L

Male A person who has the identity and characteristics of a man. Female A person who has the identity and characteristics of a woman. Crossdresser/Transvestite

PFLAG is the extended family of the LGBTQ community. We’re made up of LGBTQ individuals, family members and allies. Because together, we’re stronger.

Glossary of Terms – Lesbian / Gay / Bisexual / QueerSexual OrientationThe scientifically accurate term for an individual’s enduring physical, romantic and/ or emotional attraction to members of the same and/or opposite sex, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual (straight) orientations.

LGBT Glossary of Terminology . Ally: In the LGBT context, a person who supports and honors sexual and gender diversity, acts accordingly to challenge homophobic, heterosexist, and transphobic remarks and behaviors, and is willing to explore and understand these forms of bias within himself/herself.

A abortion . A procedure to intentionally end a pregnancy before a birth. Miscarriage is also sometimes called “spontaneous abortion,” even though it is usually not intended.