Gender And Sexuality Terminology

noun the practice of achieving sexual pleasure through self-stimulation

• Autoeroticism refers to the practice of sexual self-stimulation.
• Some people engage in autoeroticism as a form of self-exploration.
• Dude, I heard he's really into autoeroticism.
• In a way, pursuing your passions can be seen as a form of autoeroticism.

noun a person's sexual identity or orientation

adjective relating to or involving sex or the sexual organs

• The company has a strict policy against any form of sexual harassment in the workplace.
• She felt uncomfortable when her coworker made a sexual joke during the meeting.
• I can't believe he tried to hit on her with such a cheesy sexual pickup line.
• The artist's use of color and texture in the painting created a sensual and almost sexual experience for the viewer.

noun LGBT+

• The company has implemented policies to ensure inclusivity for LGBT+ employees.
• I'm proud to support my LGBT+ friends and family members.
• Some people still use derogatory slang terms to refer to the LGBT+ community.
• The rainbow flag is a symbol of pride and unity for the LGBT+ community.

noun a term used to describe someone who is both cisgender and heterosexual

• The organization's policy explicitly prohibits discrimination against cishet individuals.
• I heard that Sarah is cishet, but I'm not sure if it's true.
• Some people think being cishet is boring, but I don't see it that way.
• In a world where diversity is celebrated, being cishet is just one of many identities.