Identity, Personality & Self-Presentation - Gay & Lesbian Identities
Here you will find slang related to gay and lesbian identities, capturing expressions and terms specific to these communities and their experiences.
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a gay man, often from San Francisco or New York, known for exaggeratedly macho appearance and behavior
an effeminate gay man, often delicate or gentle in manner
a gay person of Asian descent
a young, slim, often boyish gay man, usually seen as stylish or flamboyant
a large, hairy gay man, usually with a beard
a gay man who is slim or medium-built and hairy
a very muscular, bodybuilder-type gay man, usually weighing over 200 pounds
an older man, usually attractive, with gray or silver hair
a young, slim gay man with a well-developed, muscular physique
a gay man born via C-section
a young or inexperienced lesbian with a boyish or masculine appearance
a lesbian who favors cuddles, hugs, kisses, and other affectionate or sensual acts over sexual activity
a lesbian who combines both masculine and soft, gentle traits in appearance or personality
a lesbian who presents herself in a masculine way
a lesbian who presents herself in a feminine way
a lesbian who expresses herself in a feminine way
a woman who once identified as a lesbian but now identifies as heterosexual or bisexual
a lesbian or bisexual woman who expresses herself in a traditionally feminine way
a very masculine lesbian or a butch lesbian who prefers giving sexual pleasure rather than receiving it
a masculine queer woman, especially within African-American or Latinx communities
a lesbian who presents in a mostly masculine or androgynous way but retains some feminine traits
| Identity, Personality & Self-Presentation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personality Archetypes | Aspirational Personas | Generational & Cultural Identities | Queer Slang & Expressions |
| Gay & Lesbian Identities | Transgender & Non-Binary Identities | Sexual Orientation Spectrum | |
