Lesbian Meaning

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Lesbian Meaning
Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on June 27, 2021
A lesbian is a woman who is physically and romantically attracted to other women. Lesbianism is a form of homosexuality.
The first mention of lesbianism in history is in the Code of Hammurabi, a Babylonian code of laws from around 1700 B.C. that allowed women to marry each other. 
The word “lesbian” comes from the name of the Greek island Lesbos, where Sappho was born. She was an ancient Greek woman who wrote poems that included homosexual themes. The term “sapphic,” named for this poet, also refers to female homosexuality.
Lesbians may also refer to themselves as gay women or simply as gay.
In years past, “queer” was a derogatory term used toward lesbians, gay people, and others in the LGBTQ community. But some younger members of the community have reclaimed the term. Some lesbians may identify as queer. In general, queer simply means someone who isn’t straight.
Some people may think that because lesbians aren’t sexually or romantically attracted to men, they hate them. But most lesbians have friendships and professional relationships with men.
Another myth is that one person in a lesbian relationship must take on the role of the man. One partner may play a more traditionally masculine role, but that isn’t necessarily the norm. Each relationship is different. The gender dynamic depends on the specific people involved and how they interact with each other. 
There are also stereotypes that lesbians like to wear flannel shirts, or that they are athletic and enjoy playing sports. But you can’t identify a lesbian by what type of clothes they wear or what activities they choose.
Lesbians are at a higher risk for certain health problems than straight women. For example, they have higher odds of breast cancer yet are less likely to get a mammogram . Anyone with breasts should talk to their doctor about proper breast cancer screening.
Studies also show that lesbian couples are more likely to face domestic violence. This is in contrast to the public perception that there’s much less intimate partner violence in the LGBTQ community.
Lesbians are more likely to misuse drugs and alcohol , which can lead to health problems like cancer . They’re also more likely to be obese, a risk factor for health conditions like heart disease .
Lesbian women may be underserved by gynecologists and other sexual health providers who don’t understand the LGBTQ community and its needs. Many of these issues are brought on or made worse by discrimination and barriers to services like a lack of proper training about LGBTQ people.
Coming out is the process of revealing your sexuality to friends and family. It should always be your own personal decision. You might do it all at once with a big announcement, or you could tell people one at a time as you feel comfortable.
If you aren’t sure how someone in your life will react to you telling them you’re a lesbian, you might try finding out what they think about other lesbians. You can:
If you choose to come out, remember that there’s no perfect way to do it. Some experts suggest picking the time and place that makes you feel the safest and most comfortable. 
Plan for difficult questions that may come up. Think about how you’ll respond to a variety of reactions from the people you’re telling. You may want to prepare a list of links to information that friends and family can easily and quickly read.
You might tell people that you’re a lesbian by:
Many people who come out are accepted by their loved ones, but some aren’t. It can sometimes lead to unsafe conditions. If you think this may happen, consider having a plan for transportation, food, and housing where you can be safe after coming out. 
GLAAD: “GLAAD Media Reference Guide - Lesbian / Gay / Bisexual Glossary Of Terms.”
LGBT Project Wiki: “History of Lesbianism.”
Cosmopolitan: “9 Lesbian Myths Debunked.”
Teen Vogue: “10 Myths About Lesbians You Need to Stop Believing Now.”
Frontiers in Psychology : “When Intimate Partner Violence Meets Same Sex Couples: A Review of Same Sex Intimate Partner Violence.”
Johns Hopkins Medicine: “Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Health Issues.”
The Trevor Project: “Coming Out Handbook.”
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LESBIAN: Usually refers to a woman who has a romantic and/or sexual orientation toward women. Some nonbinary people also identify with this term.
GAY: Used in some cultural settings to represent men who are attracted to men in a romantic, erotic and/or emotional sense. Not all men who engage in same-gender sexual behavior identify as gay, and as such this label should be used with caution.
BISEXUAL or BI: A person who experiences sexual, romantic, physical, and/or spiritual attraction to more than one gender, not necessarily at the same time, in the same way, or to the same degree.
TRANSGENDER: A person whose sense of personal identity or gender does not correspond to the sex they were assigned at birth, or does not conform to gender stereotypes. Sexual orientation varies and is not dependent on gender identity.
QUEER: a multi-faceted word that is used in different ways and means different things to different people. 1) Attraction to people of many genders. 2) Don’t conform to cultural norms around gender and/or sexuality. 3) A general term referring to all non-heterosexual people. S ome within the community, however, may feel the word has been hatefully used against them for too long and are reluctant to embrace it.
QUESTIONING: An individual who is unsure of and/or exploring their gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
INTERSEX: An umbrella term that describes people born with any of 30 different variations in sex characteristics including chromosomes, gonads, sex hormones, or genitals.
ASEXUAL: A person who experiences little or no sexual attraction to others and/or a lack of interest in sexual relationships/behavior. They may or may not experience emotional, physical, or romantic attraction. Asexuality differs from celibacy in that it is a sexual orientation, not a choice. People who are asexual may call themselves ace.
AROMANTIC: A person who experiences little or no romantic attraction to others and/or has a lack of interest in romantic relationships/behavior.
PANSEXUAL : A person who experiences sexual, romantic, physical, and/or spiritual attraction for members of all gender identities/expressions.
NON-BINARY or ENBY : A person whose gender identity does not fall within the binary genders of man or woman.
GENDERFLUID : A person who does not identify with the gender binary and move within genders and gender stereotypes.
GENDERQUEER : A person who does not identify or express their gender within the gender binary. Those who identify as genderqueer may identify as neither men nor women, may see themselves as outside of or in between the gender binary, or may simply feel restricted by gender labels.
AGENDER : a person with no (or very little) connection to gender, no personal alignment with the concepts of either man or woman, and/or someone who sees themselves as existing without gender.
STUD: A term originating within communities of color to describe a masculine identifying person who was assigned female at birth. Here is a study looking at the sexuality and gender construction of people who use ‘stud’ to describe their identity.
MĀHŪ: (‘in the middle’) in Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiian) and Maohi (Tahitian) cultures are third gender persons with traditional spiritual and social roles within the culture. Here are two videos to help you learn more about the Māhū culture.
MUXE : Derived from the Spanish word for woman ( mujer ), muxes generally represent Mexican people who are assigned male at birth and identify as different genders.  The iterations among the muxe community and their self-identifications vary – some identify as male but are female-expressing, while others identify as female and are more closely associated with Western culture’s understanding of transgender. Others defy gender entirely. But, in Mexican culture, the term “ third gender ” is often tacked to the muxe community. This video and article can help you learn more about muxe culture and identity. 
HETEROSEXISM: Prejudice against individuals and groups who display non-heterosexual behaviors or identities, combined with the majority power to impose such prejudice. Usually used to the advantage of the group in power. Any attitude, action, or practice backed by an institutional power that subordinates people because of their sexual orientation.
CISGENDER: A person whose sense of personal identity or gender does correspond to the sex they were assigned at birth.
LGBTQ2S+ ALLY: Someone who confronts heterosexism, anti- LGBTQ2S+ biases, heterosexual and cisgender privilege in themselves and others; believes that heterosexism, homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia are social justice issues.

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13 Types Of Lesbians You're Most Likely To Meet IRL
By Rebecca Jane Stokes — Written on Apr 15, 2021
Even if you aren't a lesbian you've probably heard people use descriptors like "power lesbian" or "baby dyke."
Sure, you might have an inkling of what each word means, but when taken as a whole you have no clue what those in question are talking about.
Plus, as a straight person , it's really disrespectful to start using words like this at all, let alone with no understanding of what you're actually saying. 
Remember, this list is a broad generalization. Every person is different, we can't (and shouldn't) put everyone in an easy-to-understand box . This is more of a fun and sort of silly way in which lesbians refer to one another than some actual, real-life categorization system. 
If you don't know how to identify a person, talk to that person and find out what they are the most comfortable with. And know that every person is more than just a label. 
The activist lesbian is characterized by her passion for social justice especially as it pertains to being a lesbian.
Butch, femme, young, and old, the activist lesbian can look like any other type of lesbian you might meet. She's inspirational, passionate, and a lover of justice. 
A lipstick lesbian, or femme lesbian, loves to dress in a highly feminized or "girly" manner. She is the kind of lesbian that wears skirts, dresses, jewelry, lipstick, elaborate blowouts, and more because these ladies go all out. You can find them lurking in Sephora or shopping up at a store. 
The chapstick lesbian is the dividing line between a lipstick lesbian and a butch lesbian.
While butch lesbians revel in looking masculine and lipstick lesbians like looking ultra-girly, a chapstick lesbian (also known as soft butch) can go either way. She likes dressing up, but she's equally happy in jeans and button-down. 
The butch lesbian presents herself as tough, make-up free and masculine to one degree or another. This doesn't mean she's trying to look like a man, she's just subverting your idea of what a woman should look like and looking hot as hell in the process. 
Stone butch lesbian is a butch lesbian (see above) who derives sexual pleasure from giving other women pleasure. She is a giver — not a receiver — so do not under any circumstances get that noise twisted, my friends. 
There are bois in the gay community and the lesbian community. In the lesbian community, the boi lesbian is biologically female but presents as looking boyish. Bois tend to date older partners. 
The power lesbian is a lesbian with her life together! She's the leader in her field, the top of the top. She's the best surgeon, the best lawyer, the most influential policymaker. She's all about taking on that head honcho role and crushing it. Think Tabitha Coffey. 
A "hasbian" is a woman who once identified as a lesbian but now dates men and doesn't identify themselves as being straight or bi . They were a lesbian, now they are dating a man, and who knows what the future might hold. 
LUG stands for "lesbian until graduation." This is the undergraduate lesbian-curious girl , who is finally exploring her sexuality and discovering that she is attracted to women. It could be a phase, but that's up to them. 
The sport dyke isn't characterized so much as being attracted to other women as much as she is obsessed with her sport of choice. Not all lesbians are sport dykes, but all sport dykes are definitely lesbians. 
The baby dyke lesbian is a fond title given to a woman who has just come out of the closet and started becoming a part of the lesbian community. She could be femme, butch, chapstick, or anything else, but for now, she is characterized by her newness to the scene. 
The femme lesbian is a title for the lesbian who identifies as a woman and falls into the traditionally feminine mannerisms and style. Femme lesbians are sometimes mistaken for straight as they are very feminine and like to dress up and wear makeup and look like a straight girl, however, therefore sometimes they feel like they have to prove their gayness. 
The stud lesbian is a butch woman or a non-binary person who is of Black or LatinX descent. Only Black and LatinX women or non-binary people can use this lesbian term as it's a part of their community and not to be mistaken or meant to be seen as a stud if someone is butch. A stud and butch lesbians are two different types of lesbians and not all butch Black people are studs. 
Rebecca Jane Stokes is a writer living in Brooklyn, New York with her cat, Batman. She's an experienced generalist with a passion for lifestyle, geek news, pop culture, and true crime.
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This term is used to explain Mspec ( Multisexual ) people with an emphasis on attraction to women in one way or another. This term means different things to different people, but defintions include:
- A Bisexual Homoromantic
- A Homosexual Biromantic
- One who is attracted to women as well as feminine Non-binary people and wishes to not misgender Non-binary people by lumping them in with women. - One who is attracted to more than one gender, but whose primary attraction is with women
A Bi Lesbian is NOT a Bi person with a preference for women.
(Note: This definition also applies to Pan Lesbians)
Person A: "What did you say your sexuality was again?"
Person B: "I consider myself a Bi Lesbian."
Person A: " That's right ! Thank you for reminding me."
A bi lesbian typically refers to someone who prefers feminine nonbinary people, but doesn't want to misgender them. It can also refer to someone who is sexually attracted to women but will date men. In their minds, the 'lesbian' part in this refers not to girl on girl , but is referring to the femininity of the gender they are attracted to. This isn't the best way to call themselves, however. They should call themselves "bi with a female lean ," because lesbian is a term that means female on female, and bisexual contradicts that.
I am a bi lesbian because I don't know how to word things properly.
A bi lesbian, sometimes also referred to as pan lesbian, is a woman who is primarily attracted to women but has some limited attraction to men. Most commonly, Bi lesbians have romantic and sexual attraction to women, but for men, the attraction is exclusively sexual, or exclusively romantic. A bi lesbian can also be a woman who primarily dates women and is attracted to women, but will sometimes very occasionally date or have sexual relations with a man.
Guy: Hey, would you go on a date with me?
Girl: Sorry, I don't date men.
Guy: I thought you said you where bi though?
Girl: I'm a bi lesbian , not bi. I have physical attraction to men, but no romantic attraction to them.
A lesbian that is attracted to more than one gender. May or may not be attracted to men, as some bisexual people define their attraction as to “two or more genders” not “attraction to men and women”. May or may not use the SAM . There are infinite reasons someone identifies this way. All queer identities are valid.
Cori is a bi lesbian that is attracted to men, but Sara IDs as a bi lesbian and is not.
An abbreviation for biromantic lesbians. A biromantic lesbian is a woman or an enby pal that feels sexual attraction to only women but experiences romantic attraction to one or more genders.
- What? Lisa has a boyfriend? I thought she was a lesbian!
+ Actually they're in an ace relationship, Lisa is a bi lesbian.
An often-controversial label most oftenly used to describe: 1) A woman who experiences homosexual and biromantic attraction or vice versa;
2) A woman who experiences attraction to member of their own gender along with non-binary genders;
3) A woman who experiences bisexual attraction with preference to members of their own gender
Person A : Are you gay or straight?
Person B: I'm a bi lesbian
Person A: Oh, that's so cool!
A woman or woman-aligned person who chooses to reclaim the lesbian label due to bisexual women being excluded from the lesbian community in the 1970s by TERF groups. This can also describe someone who have a very low attraction to men, or someone who puts an emphasis on their attraction to women/women-aligned people.
Amanda: I am a bi lesbian, which means that to me, my attraction to women is more present to my attraction to men.
Mary: I am a bi lesbian due to me being excluded from spaces because of my attraction to multiple genders by TERFs .

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