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What is LGBTQ+?

  • This is an acronym that represent different types of gender identity and sexual orientation. 
     
  • Throughout life, people often question their sexual orientation and gender. 
     
  • Discovering who we are, what we like and don’t like, changes and continues over time.

What does the acronym stand for?

  • Lesbian
  • Gay
  • Bisexual
  • Transgender
  • Queer or Questioning
  • Plus additional sexual orientations and gender identities. 
  • Sometimes other letters are included in the acronym. For example, "I" for intersex, "A" for asexual and/or agender, the letter "N" for non-binary or gender non-conforming folks.