![]() Note: While a woman who identifies as a lesbian can call herself “gay,” a man usually does not refer to himself as a “lesbian,” because the latter is associated to the female gender. He is not sexually or romantically attracted to women. ![]() Similarly, a gay man is attracted to another man. She is not attracted to members of the opposite sex. The definition of what it means to be lesbian or gay is pretty straightforward they’re usually the first thing someone thinks of when they hear about the LGBTQIA+ community.Įveryone knows that a lesbian is a woman who is attracted to another woman. One question that keeps popping up is: “What does ‘LGBTQIA+’ mean?” So, this “LGBTQIA+ alphabet” series is meant to shed light on the different communities within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. In spite of the growing acceptance of the community in the Philippines, there’s still a long way to go, and a lot of misinformation to sift through. It’s the month of June and that means it’s Pride Month-the month where the LGBTQIA+ community waves its rainbow flag high and proud members empowering each other and encouraging others to come out of the closet and embrace their true selves.
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