Gender And Sexuality Vocabulary

noun a small sensitive and erectile part of the female genitals at the anterior end of the vulva

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as 'organs'

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'female' in 'female organs'

• The female organs include the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina.
• She was experiencing some discomfort in her female organs and decided to see a doctor.
• I heard she's having issues with her lady parts.
• Her creativity is like a garden blooming with various flowers, each representing a different aspect of her female organs.

noun a person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex

adjective of, relating to, or characterized by a tendency to be sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex

• The study focused on the differences in marriage rates between heterosexual and homosexual couples.
• She mentioned that her brother is heterosexual and is currently dating a woman.
• Some people still hold outdated beliefs about what it means to be heterosexual.
• The author used the concept of a heterosexual relationship as a metaphor for societal norms.

noun a woman who is sexually attracted to other women

adjective relating to or characteristic of lesbians

• The organization advocates for the rights of lesbian women in the workplace.
• She came out as a lesbian to her friends last week.
• I heard she's a lipstick lesbian, meaning she's feminine but attracted to other women.
• The bond between them was so strong, it was like they were soulmates - like two halves of a lesbian whole.

noun a person's choice of sexual partner

adjective relating to or involving sexual preference

• It is important to respect everyone's sexual preference in a professional setting.
• I don't really care about someone's sexual preference as long as they are a good person.
• Who cares about sexual preference? Love is love.
• Your sexual preference does not define your worth as a person.

noun the quality or state of being sexual; the capacity for sexual feelings

adjective relating to or characterized by sexual feelings or activities

• The study aims to explore the impact of culture on sexuality.
• She's always been open about her sexuality and preferences.
• Why do people always gossip about other people's sexuality?
• His creativity and imagination are the fuel for his artistic sexuality.

noun a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals

verb to catch or ensnare in a trap

• The hunter set up a trap to catch the elusive rabbit.
• Be careful not to fall into that trap, it's a scam.
• I can't believe he fell for her trap and now he's in trouble.
• She felt like she was in a trap, unable to escape her stressful job.

noun a person who is sexually attracted to men

• An androphile is someone who is primarily attracted to men.
• I heard that John is an androphile, he always seems to have a crush on male celebrities.
• My friend is a total androphile, he only dates guys.
• Being an androphile, she felt a deep connection with the male characters in the novel.

adjective relating to or characterized by a preference for males or masculinity

• The researcher studied the phenomenon of androphilic individuals in society.
• She's androphilic, meaning she is attracted to men.
• He's totally into guys, he's androphilic.
• Her androphilic nature shines through in her love for masculine qualities.

adjective relating to or characterized by a sexual orientation that is not limited to people of a particular gender or sexual orientation

• The psychologist explained that an omnisexual individual is attracted to people regardless of their gender identity.
• My friend came out as omnisexual and we had a long conversation about their experiences with dating.
• Some people think being omnisexual means you're just greedy and can't make up your mind.
• She described her love for music as omnisexual, as she enjoyed all genres equally.

verb to make sexual in character or quality; to attribute sexual characteristics to

• It is inappropriate to sexualize someone in a professional setting.
• Stop trying to sexualize everything, it's not cool.
• They always sexualize women in those types of movies.
• The media tends to sexualize certain celebrities to boost their image.

noun a boy kept for homosexual practices

• In ancient Greece, a catamite was a young male who was kept for sexual purposes by an older man.
• I heard that the wealthy man in town has a catamite living with him.
• Some people use the term 'catamite' as a derogatory slang for a young male prostitute.
• The corrupt politician was accused of using his interns as catamites for his personal gain.

noun a noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'lesbophobia' is a noun that refers to the fear or hatred of lesbians.

• Lesbophobia is a form of discrimination and prejudice against lesbian individuals.
• It's really upsetting to see lesbophobia still present in our society.
• Some people just need to stop with their lesbophobic comments.
• The dark cloud of lesbophobia looms over many LGBTQ+ individuals.

noun a type of language that is inclusive of LGBTQ+ individuals and their experiences

• The use of lavender language in academic writing can enhance the overall tone and sophistication of the work.
• I love how she uses lavender language in her poetry to create a sense of beauty and elegance.
• That author's lavender language is so flowery and over-the-top, it's hard to take seriously.
• Her use of lavender language was like a soothing balm for the reader's soul, calming and comforting in its elegance.

noun A place where striptease or exotic dancing is performed

• The city council has strict regulations regarding the operation of nudie bars within city limits.
• Let's go grab a few drinks at the nudie bar down the street.
• I heard that new nudie bar is the place to be on Friday nights.
• The company's financial report was like a nudie bar, revealing all its secrets and vulnerabilities.

noun a person who commits rape

• The raper was sentenced to life in prison for his heinous crimes.
• I heard that the raper down the street got arrested last night.
• That raper is a real scumbag, I hope they lock him up for good.
• The corrupt politician was a raper of democracy, exploiting the system for personal gain.

noun a sexual orientation characterized by the potential for attraction to people of any gender or sexual identity

• Pansexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by the potential for attraction to people regardless of their gender identity or biological sex.
• I recently learned about pansexuality and how it differs from other sexual orientations.
• Some people mistakenly think pansexuality means being attracted to pans, but that's not true.
• Her acceptance of all people regardless of gender is like a rainbow flag waving proudly in support of pansexuality.

adjective relating to or practicing polyamory, the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time

• The couple decided to explore a polyamorous relationship to include other partners.
• She's currently dating two people at the same time, she's polyamorous.
• Have you heard about that new show featuring a polyamorous trio?
• Being polyamorous means having a heart big enough to love more than one person at a time.