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    {{Sexuality_Info|title1=Vincian|image1=Mlm_(seven-stripe_version).png|caption1=The vincian flag by Tumblr user "gayflagblog".|gender(s):=Men (+ potentially others)|gender(s)_attracted_to:=Men (+ potentially others)}}[[File:Mlm (five-stripe version).png|thumb|The simplified version of gayflagblog's flag |alt=]]
    {{Sexuality_Info|title1=Gay Men|image1=Mlm_(seven-stripe_version).png|caption1=The gay man flag by Tumblr user "gayflagblog".|gender(s):=[[Men]]<br>[[Non-Binary]]
    |gender(s)_attracted_to:=[[Men]]<br>[[Non-Binary]]}}
    [[File:Mlm (five-stripe version).png|thumb|The simplified version of gayflagblog's flag]]
    '''Gay men''' (also known as '''homosexual men'''<ref> https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/gay%20man</ref><ref>[[wiktionary:gay man]]</ref>, '''male homosexual'''<ref>[[wikipedia:Gay men]]</ref> or '''[[uranian]]''') are [[men]] and [[miaspec|male-aligned]] ([[helian]]) or [[mingender|masculine-aligned]] ([[phoebian]]) individuals who experience [[gay]] [[attraction]] to [[men]]/[[solarian]]s and/or [[masculine]] individuals. This identity is sometimes more broadly defined as [[Nongender|non]]-women attracted to non-women. However, not all [[non-binary]] individuals feel comfortable being included under gay male attraction. A non-woman attracted to non-women is also called [[floric]]. Gay men are the male counterparts to [[lesbian]]s and fall under the [[homosexual]]/[[homoromantic]] and [[monosexual]]/[[monoromantic]] [[umbrella]]s.


    Another definition that is used commonly is men and non-binary individuals attracted to men and non-binary individuals, including all [[Toric|NBLM]], [[Astroidian|MLNB]], and [[Enbian|NBLNB]] attractions. As, again, not all non-binary individuals feel comfortable being included under gay male attraction, alternate labels such as toric, [[viramoric]], [[mascic]], [[torensexual]], [[masexual]], [[minsexual]], or [[uranic]] are sometimes used.
    '''Vincian''' is one of multiple terms used to describe [[gay]] [[attraction]] to [[men]], [[Miaspec|man-aligned]] or [[Mingender|masculine-aligned]] individuals. Multiple definitions also include [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] individuals who are not miaspec, such as individuals who experience [[neutral]] or even [[Fingender|feminine-aligned]] genders. It is one of the most widely recognized alternatives to the term "gay men" and is often used as the masculine equivalent of [[lesbian]] (referring to exclusive attraction). It is sometimes also used as a variant of [[achillean]] (referring to any MLM attraction, exclusive or not), due to miscommunication on the part of the coiner.

    It is sometimes more broadly defined as non-women attracted to non-women. However, this definition is not the most commonly recognized, and not all non-binary individuals feel comfortable being included under vincian attraction. A non-woman attracted to non-women is also called [[floric]].

    Another definition that is used commonly is men and non-binary individuals attracted to men and non-binary individuals, including all [[Toric|NBLM]], [[Astroidian|MLNB]], and [[Enbian|NBLNB]] attractions. It should be noted that not all non-binary individuals feel comfortable being included under vincian attraction, and alternate labels such as toric or [[uranic]] are sometimes used.

    == Purpose ==
    The term "[[gay]]" is used as an adjective to describe homosexuality, and is also often used by the entire [[LGBTA Wiki|LGBT]] community in general. For this reason, various proposed terms for homosexual men were coined, including vincian. Some individuals also argue that "gay" should just mean homosexual men all together, due to the fact that gay women are referred to as lesbian. Other individuals simply refer to homosexual men as "gay men".


    === Other Terms ===
    === Other Terms ===
    Although vincian is generally the most commonly seen term, many other proposed terms for gay men exist. Alternate terms include:
    Many proposed terms for gay men exist. They include:

    *[[Uranian]]: A historical term that is sometimes used to mean gay men.
    *[[Uranian]]: A historical term that is sometimes used to mean gay men.
    *[[Turian|Turian or Veldian]]: Named after Alan Turing. Describes both gay men and gay (NBLM) non-binary individuals.
    *[[Turian]] or [[Veldian]]: Named after Alan Turing. Describes both gay men and gay (NBLM) non-binary individuals.
    *[[Floric]]: Named after Florence, the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci, who is the namesake of vincian. It is a term used for non-woman attracted to non-women, it includes and is ''sometimes'' used as a synonym for “gay men”.
    *[[Floric]]: Named after Florence, the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci, who is the namesake of vincian. It is a term used for non-woman attracted to non-women, it includes and is sometimes used as a synonym for "gay men".
    *[[Vincian]]: Coined as a synonym for [[achillean]],<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220122091216/https://bivirgil-moved.tumblr.com/post/175151881198/so-inspired-by-wuvsbian-i-wanted-to-make-my-own}}</ref> but is sometimes used to mean "gay man".
    *Patroclian or Patroclic: Comes from the Greek story of Patroclus, who was thought to be a romantic partner of Achilles (the origin of Achillean).<ref>[https://ask-pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/187023633929/patroclicpatroclian-can-be-a-word-to-mean-non#notes Patroclian origin]</ref> Many individuals feel this term is too long and has too many syllables.
    *Patroclian or Patroclic: Comes from the Greek story of Patroclus, who was thought to be a romantic partner of Achilles (the origin of Achillean).<ref>[https://ask-pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/187023633929/patroclicpatroclian-can-be-a-word-to-mean-non#notes Patroclian origin]</ref>
    *Hyacinthine, Hyacinthian, Hyacinthi or Cinthean: Based on Hyacinth/Hyacinthus from Greek mythology.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220220211638/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_(mythology)}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127031937/https://lgbtqiarchive.tumblr.com/post/639268067833249792/ive-noticed-some-discussion-on-a-potential-term}}</ref>
    *[[wikt:hyacinthine|Hyacinthine]], [[wikt:Hyacinthian|Hyacinthian]], Hyacinthi or [[Cinthean]]: Based on Hyacinth/Hyacinthus from Greek mythology.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220220211638/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_(mythology)}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127031937/https://lgbtqiarchive.tumblr.com/post/639268067833249792/ive-noticed-some-discussion-on-a-potential-term}}</ref><ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://cintheanz.carrd.co/#explanation}}</ref>
    *Thamyrian or Thamyri: Based on Thamyris is Greek mythology, cited as “the first man to have loved another male”.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220122091209/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thamyris}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
    *Thamyrian or Thamyri: Based on Thamyris is Greek mythology, cited as “the first man to have loved another male”.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220122091209/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thamyris}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
    *Carnatian: From the green carnation flower, used in as a lapel in Victorian times to symbolize male homosexuality.<ref name=":0" />
    *Carnatian: From the green carnation flower, used in as a lapel in Victorian times to symbolize male homosexuality.<ref name=":0" />
    *Viridian: Coming from ''viridi'' the Latin word for green, a color often associated with male homosexuality. ''Vir'' also means man.<ref name=":0" />
    *[[wikt:viridian|Viridian]]: Coming from ''viridi'' the Latin word for green, a color often associated with male homosexuality. ''Vir'' also means man.<ref name=":0" />
    *Casian: Based on the Latin ''casia'' meaning "lavender".<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127035251/https://queeraros.tumblr.com/post/638753963288707072/casian}}</ref>
    *Casian: Based on the Latin ''casia'' meaning "lavender".<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127035251/https://queeraros.tumblr.com/post/638753963288707072/casian}}</ref>
    *Gayan: Has the same meaning as “gay” in “gay man” just as “lesbian” has in “lesbian woman”.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127031837/https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/621479312786391040/gayan-pride-flag}}</ref>
    *Gayan: Has the same meaning as “gay” in “gay man” just as “lesbian” has in “lesbian woman”.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127031837/https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/621479312786391040/gayan-pride-flag}}</ref>
    *Magnian: Meant to honor Magnus Hirschfeld.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127041622/https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/flagalog/634807031298162688}}</ref>
    *Magnian: Meant to honor Magnus Hirschfeld.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127041622/https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/flagalog/634807031298162688}}</ref>
    *Virsic: Being gay for men, regardless of gender.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://lgbtqiarchive.tumblr.com/post/640480363091804160/i-coined-some-terms-a-while-ago-avirean-being}}</ref>
    *[[Virescin]]: Comes from the word ''virescent'', meaning greenish. It is based off green carnations.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://krillfingers.tumblr.com/post/168023218383/virescin}}</ref>
    *Phthian: named after Phthia, city where Achilles was born.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://twitter.com/Sylvialogy/status/1569833524257255424}}</ref>


    == Exclusive Gay Male Attraction ==
    == History ==
    A large portion of the gay men community is exclusively sexually and/or romantically attracted to men and/or non-binary people. Gay men often have a separate community from [[m-spec]] gay men as the two variants have differing experiences, with some overlapping spaces as well. Gay men with exclusive attraction and gay men with non-exclusive attraction both face different issues. [[Compulsory Heterosexuality|Compulsory heterosexuality]] tends to affect gay men with exclusive attraction.
    Vincian was coined by Tumblr user bivirgil on June 22, 2018.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220122091216/https://bivirgil-moved.tumblr.com/post/175151881198/so-inspired-by-wuvsbian-i-wanted-to-make-my-own}} </ref> The term was described as an alternative for achillean (implying non-exclusive attraction), but the creator also described the term as being a word for gay men<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127043134/https://bivirgil-moved.tumblr.com/post/175149656828/i-really-wanna-work-on-getting-a-popular-flag}}</ref> (implying exclusive attraction). It is unclear what the exact meaning of the term was intended to be. Some individuals treat the term as variant of [[achillean]]. Some individuals use it as another word for gay men (exclusive attraction).
    == Non-Exclusive Gay Male Attraction ==
    While gay male attraction is usually exclusive, some gay men can be on the [[multisexual]]/[[multiromantic]] spectrum. In addition, a common definition of a gay man is non-women attracted to non-women, which inherently includes being m-spec.

    === Bi-Veldian ===
    [[Bi-Veldian]]s are gay men who are both bi and gay. This can include the use the [[Split Attraction Model (SAM)|split attraction model]] and experience gay man attraction in one specific form (but not another) or has a [[Abrosexual|fluid orientation]] between gay and bi.

    === Pan-Veldian ===
    [[Pan-Veldian]]s are gay men who are both pan and gay. This can include the use the [[Split Attraction Model (SAM)|split attraction model]] and experience gay man attraction in one specific form (but not another) or has a [[Abrosexual|fluid orientation]] between gay and pan.

    === Straightdian ===
    [[Straightdian]]s are gay men who are both [[straight]] and gay. This can include the use the [[Split Attraction Model (SAM)|split attraction model]] and experience gay man attraction in one specific form (but not another) or has a [[Abrosexual|fluid orientation]] between gay and straight. It also includes [[novosexual]] ([[genderfluid]]) and [[male-Female|male-female]] [[multigender]] individuals.

    == A-Spec Gay Men ==
    Some gay men may be on the [[asexual spectrum]] or the [[aromantic spectrum]] and be considered [[asexual]], [[aromantic]], or [[A-Spec|a-spec]].

    === Asexual Gay Men ===
    '''Asexual gay men''' are gay men who are on the asexual spectrum. Some asexual gay men are gay men through another form of attraction, most commonly romantic. If one does not experience any sexual attraction, then they may be a gay man through another orientation. If one experiences little or circumstantial sexual attraction, then they may experience sexual ace-spec attraction towards men (for example - having [[caligosexual]] or [[amicussexual]] attraction to men).

    === Aromantic Gay Men ===
    '''Aromantic gay men''' are gay men who are on the aromantic spectrum. Some aromantic gay men are gay men through another form of attraction, most commonly sexual. If one does not experience any romantic attraction, then they may be a gay man through another orientation, but if they experience little or circumstantial romantic attraction, then they may experience the aforementioned or they may simply have attraction to men that is aro-spec (for example - having [[caligoromantic]] or [[amicusromantic]] attraction to men).

    == Gender-Based Gay Men ==

    === Male Gay Men ===
    '''Male gay men''' are men ([[Non-Binary Man|non-binary men]] can be included) that that identify as/are gay men.

    === Non-Binary Gay Men ===
    [[Non-Binary Gay|'''Non-Binary Gay Men''']] are people who somewhere on the non-binary spectrum, as well as identifying as a gay man. Non-binary [[gay men]] are often (but not necessarily) [[masculine]]-aligned or [[mingender]], [[Helian|man-aligned]] or [[miaspec]], [[Man-Related|man-related]], [[boyprox]], [[intramasculine]], or [[transmasculine]]. For example, one can be [[walnutian]] or [[nixvir]] and a gay man.

    == PNC Gay Men ==
    '''PNC Gay Men''' are gay men whose pronouns do not align with the expectations for their identity. Typically, when people think of gay men, they think of men who use he/him pronouns. However, not all gay men use he/him pronouns. Terms for PNC gay men are [[It/Its Gay]], [[She/Her Gay]], [[Neopronoun Gay]], and [[They/Them Gay]].


    ==Flags==
    ==Flags==

    [[File:Gay man.png|thumb|The gay man flag by Valentin Belyaev.]]
    There are many flags that represent gay men.
    [[File:C1c31a6a5cb184159f0a6bbcd465c9b8.jpg|thumb|The original vincian flag by ask-pride-color-schemes. |alt=]]
    [[File:Cinthean.png|thumb|The cinthean flag.]]
    [[File:Gay man 3 by pride flags ddx2cjp-fullview.png|thumb|An alternate gay man/vincian flag by gaymanflag on Tumblr.]]
    [[File:Vincian.png|thumb|Alternate vincian flag by tumblr user chara violet]]
    [[File:Alt Vincian Sunset Flag.jpg|thumb|An alternate, inclusive sunset vincian flag by FANDOM user Daemon505]]
    There are many flags that represent gay men or vincians.


    In the mid-2010s, gay activist Valentin Belyaev posted his version of the gay man flag in an initiative group in VKontakte to combat gayphobia (homophobia against men)<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220120201504/https://vk.com/wall-146511780_2722}}</ref> and on Tumblr.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20200604074354/https://valya-belyaev.tumblr.com/post/182766126702/gay-mens-flag-as-soon-as-rainbow-six-coloured}}</ref> It later spread further on the internet and especially spread in the gay activist space.<ref>[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gay_men_pride_flag.png File:Gay men pride flag.png]</ref><ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127060205/https://vk.com/wall-155654539_2050}}</ref> This flag consists of shades of azure and blue, symbolizes the diversity of the gay community and is an analog of the traditional lesbian flag, consisting of shades of rose and red.
    In the mid-2010s, gay activist Valentin Belyaev posted his version of the gay man flag in an initiative group in VKontakte to combat gayphobia (homophobia against men)<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220120201504/https://vk.com/wall-146511780_2722}}</ref> and on Tumblr.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20200604074354/https://valya-belyaev.tumblr.com/post/182766126702/gay-mens-flag-as-soon-as-rainbow-six-coloured}}</ref> It later spread further on the internet and especially spread in the gay activist space.<ref>[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gay_men_pride_flag.png File:Gay men pride flag.png]</ref><ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127060205/https://vk.com/wall-155654539_2050}}</ref> This flag consists of shades of azure and blue, symbolizes the diversity of the gay community and is an analog of the traditional lesbian flag, consisting of shades of rose and red.


    The original vincian flag was made by Mod Hermy of the @ask-pride-color-schemes Tumblr blog in 2017.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220216032929/https://pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/162294430961/gay-man-some-proposed-flags-to-represent}}</ref><ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://gayflagblog.tumblr.com/post/186181118619/gay-man-flag-russian-%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8-%D1%8F-portuguese}}</ref> It was based on the lipstick lesbian flag, which in turn was plagiarized from a satirical cougar pride flag. This design has been criticized for its stereotypical use of blue to represent gay men in terms of masculinity.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220120201505/https://freethoughtblogs.com/atrivialknot/2019/03/13/i-hate-this-gay-flag/}}</ref>
    Another gay male flag was made by Mod Hermy of the @ask-pride-color-schemes Tumblr blog in 2017.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220216032929/https://pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/162294430961/gay-man-some-proposed-flags-to-represent}}</ref> The Tumblr user gee-makes-flags (now deactivated) posted a simplified version of that flag (5 stripes) on Instagram.<ref>https://gayflag.carrd.co/#section01</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20200814071418/https://archivalflags.tumblr.com/post/619083546572849152/image-transcription-a-flag-with-seven</ref>


    Another design that circulated was based on the lipstick lesbian flag, which in turn was plagiarized from a satirical cougar pride flag. This design has been criticized for its stereotypical use of blue to represent gay men in terms of masculinity.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220120201505/https://freethoughtblogs.com/atrivialknot/2019/03/13/i-hate-this-gay-flag/}}</ref>
    Later in 2019, the Tumblr Blog gayflagblog proposed a flag based off of the prior version that addressed the issues with the old one by adding symbolic and historical meanings to each color and stripe as well as allowing those in the community to offer input and propose their own changes.The top three stripes represent community, healing, and joy. The bottom three stripes represent pure love, fortitude, and diversity. The white middle stripe is taken from the trans flag and represents all trans, non-binary, and [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conforming]] vincians/gay men. The green and teal in the flag represent nature, as love between men is often seen as “unnatural” in the eyes of society and in religion. Furthermore, gay men have historically used green flowers and plants (carnations, hyacinths, etc.) The blue-to-purple gradient on the bottom of half the flag symbolizes how some vincians might be stereotypical, some might not be, and some are in-between or fluid.


    On July 10, 2019, the Tumblr Blog gayflagblog proposed a flag based off of the prior version that addressed the issues with the old one by adding symbolic and historical meanings to each color and stripe as well as allowing those in the community to offer input and propose their own changes.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://gayflagblog.tumblr.com/post/186181118619/gay-man-flag-russian-%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8-%D1%8F-portuguese}}</ref> The top three stripes represent community, healing, and joy. The bottom three stripes represent pure love, fortitude, and diversity. The white middle stripe is taken from the trans flag and represents all trans, non-binary, and [[gender non-conforming]] gay men. The green and teal in the flag represent nature, as love between men is often seen as “unnatural” in the eyes of society and in religion. Furthermore, gay men have historically used green flowers and plants (carnations, hyacinths, etc.) The blue-to-purple gradient on the bottom of half the flag symbolizes how some gay men might be stereotypical, some might not be, and some are in-between or fluid. Some call this flag the “ocean gay flag” due to the colors resembling the ocean.
    There are various versions of this flag, including five-stripe and six-stripe "simplified" flags as well as various color edits to make the flag more purple with warmer greens, have different shades of green to represent the carnation flower, and one that added the color pink to the flag<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220125171024/https://gayflagblog.tumblr.com/post/629409796470276096/link-to-the-full-twitter-thread-by-ianblazquez}}</ref>. Versions of the flag with the double-Mars symbol<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220122091216/https://gayflags.carrd.co/}}</ref> and the hyacinth flower<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220124160429/https://gayflagblog.tumblr.com/post/622372254435753984/hyacinth-gay-man-flags-pride-flags-with-historical}}</ref> have also been made.


    On August 14, 2020 Ian Blázquez tweeted two warmer versions of the gayflagblog flags, one with seven stripes and another with five (simplified). He shifted the colours to include pink and warmer greens, trying to bring together all these historical symbols.<ref>https://twitter.com/IanBlazquez/status/1294327777961947136</ref>
    The cinthean flag, was created by monstericfag on Twitter. The meaning is as follows: navy represents depth, purple represents beauty, fuchsia represents passion, pink represents pure love, peach represents joy, and white represents trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming individuals.


    There are various versions of this flag, including five-stripe and six-stripe "simplified" flags as well as various color edits to make the flag more purple with warmer greens, have different shades of green to represent the carnation flower, and one that added the color pink to the flag. Versions of the flag with the double-Mars symbol and the hyacinth flower have also been made. High quality versions of all of these were posted on Imgur.<ref>{{Archive|URL=https://imgur.com/a/kfPndcP}}</ref>
    Another alternate vincian flag was designed by tumblr user Chara Violet on June 5, 2021. This flag is based on all the other flags for gay male subcultures:

    The cinthean flag was created by monstericfag on Twitter.<ref>{{Archive|URL=https://mlmflags.carrd.co/#gay-flags}}</ref> The meaning is as follows: navy represents depth, purple represents beauty, fuchsia represents passion, pink represents pure love, peach represents joy, and white represents trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming individuals.

    Another gay male flag was designed by Tumblr user Chara Violet on June 5, 2021<ref>{{Archive|URL=https://charaviolet.tumblr.com/post/653203689023160320/vincian-flag}}</ref>. This flag is based on all the other flags for gay male subcultures:


    * On the top, there's a pink stripe which is seen on the twink flag + the crown in the drag flag. Pink is also a color that’s historically been used to represent gay men in various ways. On this flag, it stands for gender non-conformity
    * On the top, there's a pink stripe which is seen on the twink flag + the crown in the drag flag. Pink is also a color that’s historically been used to represent gay men in various ways. On this flag, it stands for gender non-conformity
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    And after all that, they all come together to form a pastel rainbow, referencing how the rainbow flag used to be the go-to for gay men, as well as how pastel/iridescence and unicorns are often used as symbols for the community.
    And after all that, they all come together to form a pastel rainbow, referencing how the rainbow flag used to be the go-to for gay men, as well as how pastel/iridescence and unicorns are often used as symbols for the community.


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    Another alternate vincian flag, a sunset vincian flag, was designed and proposed by FANDOM user Daemon505. The color meanings are as follows-
    File:Gay man.png|The gay man flag by Valentin Belyaev.

    File:Vincian flag (original).svg|A gay male flag by ask-pride-color-schemes.
    Green (#239e84) represents masc and man aligning nonbinary individuals. Blue (#37a9d5) represents men. Purple (#b07be5) represents the unique way masc, man aligned individuals express femininity. Pink (#eb88d0) represents love, specifically men, masc and man alignined individuals who love other men, masc and man aligning individuals. Pastel orange (#f8d2c9) is for aromantic and asexual individuals.
    File:Cinthean.png|The cinthean flag.

    File:Gay man 3 by pride flags ddx2cjp-fullview.png|A gay man flag by gaymanflag on Tumblr.
    ==Etymology==
    File:CharavioletVincian.png|A gay man/vincian flag by tumblr user chara violet
    The term vincian was coined in honor of Leonardo da Vinci, who was an Italian polymath of the Renaissance. He was thought to be involved in various homosexual relationships, although no one has proven it. He is most famous for his painting of Mona Lisa.
    File:Simplified APCS.png|Flag by gee-makes-flags

    File:Ian Blázquez flag.png|Flag by Ian Blázquez
    == See also ==
    File:Simplified Ian Blázquez flag.png|Simplified flag by Ian Blázquez
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    == Non-typical gay men ==


    * [[Turigirl]]
    * [[Turigirl]]
    * [[Non-Binary Vincian]]
    * [[Non-Binary Gay]]
    ** [[Agender Vincian]]
    ** [[Agender Gay]]
    ** [[Bigender Vincian]]
    ** [[Bigender Gay]]
    ** [[Libramasculine Vincian]]
    ** [[Libramasculine Gay]]
    ** [[Gay Demiboy]]
    ** [[Gay Demiboy]]
    ** [[Genderfluid Gay]]
    ** [[Genderfluid Gay]]
    * [[Vinciangender]]
    * [[Vinciagender]]
    * [[Shadowfloric]]
    * [[Shadowfloric]]
    * [[Solian]]
    * [[Solian]]
    ** [[Omni-Vincian]]
    ** [[Omni-Veldian]]
    ** [[Pan-Vincian]]
    ** [[Pan-Veldian]]
    ** [[Bi-Gay]]
    ** [[Bi-Veldian]]
    * [[Straightcian]]
    ** [[Poly-Veldian]]
    * [[Straightdian]]
    * [[It/Its Gay]]
    * [[It/Its Gay]]
    * [[She/Her Gay]]
    * [[She/Her Gay]]
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    * [[They/Them Gay]]
    * [[They/Them Gay]]
    * [[Androcupiosappho]]
    * [[Androcupiosappho]]
    * [[Cupiogex]]
    * [[Minkalosfem]]
    * [[Minkalosfem]]
    * [[Bambi Gay]]
    * [[Bambi Gay]]
    * [[Gayflux]]
    * [[Gayflux]]
    * [[Veldian Queerplatonic]]
    * [[Torian]]


    ==Resources ==
    ==Resources ==
    <references />
    [[Category:Sexuality]]
    [[Category:Mia/Min Attraction]]
    [[Category:Mia/Min Attraction]]
    [[Category:Nia/Nin Attraction]]

    <references />[https://charaviolet.tumblr.com/post/653203689023160320/vincian-flag Chara Violet (tumblr.com)]

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    The simplified version of gayflagblog's flag

    Gay men (also known as homosexual men[1][2], male homosexual[3] or uranian) are men and male-aligned (helian) or masculine-aligned (phoebian) individuals who experience gay attraction to men/solarians and/or masculine individuals. This identity is sometimes more broadly defined as non-women attracted to non-women. However, not all non-binary individuals feel comfortable being included under gay male attraction. A non-woman attracted to non-women is also called floric. Gay men are the male counterparts to lesbians and fall under the homosexual/homoromantic and monosexual/monoromantic umbrellas.

    Another definition that is used commonly is men and non-binary individuals attracted to men and non-binary individuals, including all NBLM, MLNB, and NBLNB attractions. As, again, not all non-binary individuals feel comfortable being included under gay male attraction, alternate labels such as toric, viramoric, mascic, torensexual, masexual, minsexual, or uranic are sometimes used.

    Other Terms

    Many proposed terms for gay men exist. They include:

    • Uranian: A historical term that is sometimes used to mean gay men.
    • Turian or Veldian: Named after Alan Turing. Describes both gay men and gay (NBLM) non-binary individuals.
    • Floric: Named after Florence, the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci, who is the namesake of vincian. It is a term used for non-woman attracted to non-women, it includes and is sometimes used as a synonym for "gay men".
    • Vincian: Coined as a synonym for achillean,[4] but is sometimes used to mean "gay man".
    • Patroclian or Patroclic: Comes from the Greek story of Patroclus, who was thought to be a romantic partner of Achilles (the origin of Achillean).[5]
    • Hyacinthine, Hyacinthian, Hyacinthi or Cinthean: Based on Hyacinth/Hyacinthus from Greek mythology.[6][7][8]
    • Thamyrian or Thamyri: Based on Thamyris is Greek mythology, cited as “the first man to have loved another male”.[9][7]
    • Carnatian: From the green carnation flower, used in as a lapel in Victorian times to symbolize male homosexuality.[7]
    • Viridian: Coming from viridi the Latin word for green, a color often associated with male homosexuality. Vir also means man.[7]
    • Casian: Based on the Latin casia meaning "lavender".[10]
    • Gayan: Has the same meaning as “gay” in “gay man” just as “lesbian” has in “lesbian woman”.[11]
    • Magnian: Meant to honor Magnus Hirschfeld.[12]
    • Virsic: Being gay for men, regardless of gender.[13]
    • Virescin: Comes from the word virescent, meaning greenish. It is based off green carnations.[14]
    • Phthian: named after Phthia, city where Achilles was born.[15]

    Exclusive Gay Male Attraction

    A large portion of the gay men community is exclusively sexually and/or romantically attracted to men and/or non-binary people. Gay men often have a separate community from m-spec gay men as the two variants have differing experiences, with some overlapping spaces as well. Gay men with exclusive attraction and gay men with non-exclusive attraction both face different issues. Compulsory heterosexuality tends to affect gay men with exclusive attraction.

    Non-Exclusive Gay Male Attraction

    While gay male attraction is usually exclusive, some gay men can be on the multisexual/multiromantic spectrum. In addition, a common definition of a gay man is non-women attracted to non-women, which inherently includes being m-spec.

    Bi-Veldian

    Bi-Veldians are gay men who are both bi and gay. This can include the use the split attraction model and experience gay man attraction in one specific form (but not another) or has a fluid orientation between gay and bi.

    Pan-Veldian

    Pan-Veldians are gay men who are both pan and gay. This can include the use the split attraction model and experience gay man attraction in one specific form (but not another) or has a fluid orientation between gay and pan.

    Straightdian

    Straightdians are gay men who are both straight and gay. This can include the use the split attraction model and experience gay man attraction in one specific form (but not another) or has a fluid orientation between gay and straight. It also includes novosexual (genderfluid) and male-female multigender individuals.

    A-Spec Gay Men

    Some gay men may be on the asexual spectrum or the aromantic spectrum and be considered asexual, aromantic, or a-spec.

    Asexual Gay Men

    Asexual gay men are gay men who are on the asexual spectrum. Some asexual gay men are gay men through another form of attraction, most commonly romantic. If one does not experience any sexual attraction, then they may be a gay man through another orientation. If one experiences little or circumstantial sexual attraction, then they may experience sexual ace-spec attraction towards men (for example - having caligosexual or amicussexual attraction to men).

    Aromantic Gay Men

    Aromantic gay men are gay men who are on the aromantic spectrum. Some aromantic gay men are gay men through another form of attraction, most commonly sexual. If one does not experience any romantic attraction, then they may be a gay man through another orientation, but if they experience little or circumstantial romantic attraction, then they may experience the aforementioned or they may simply have attraction to men that is aro-spec (for example - having caligoromantic or amicusromantic attraction to men).

    Gender-Based Gay Men

    Male Gay Men

    Male gay men are men (non-binary men can be included) that that identify as/are gay men.

    Non-Binary Gay Men

    Non-Binary Gay Men are people who somewhere on the non-binary spectrum, as well as identifying as a gay man. Non-binary gay men are often (but not necessarily) masculine-aligned or mingender, man-aligned or miaspec, man-related, boyprox, intramasculine, or transmasculine. For example, one can be walnutian or nixvir and a gay man.

    PNC Gay Men

    PNC Gay Men are gay men whose pronouns do not align with the expectations for their identity. Typically, when people think of gay men, they think of men who use he/him pronouns. However, not all gay men use he/him pronouns. Terms for PNC gay men are It/Its Gay, She/Her Gay, Neopronoun Gay, and They/Them Gay.

    Flags

    There are many flags that represent gay men.

    In the mid-2010s, gay activist Valentin Belyaev posted his version of the gay man flag in an initiative group in VKontakte to combat gayphobia (homophobia against men)[16] and on Tumblr.[17] It later spread further on the internet and especially spread in the gay activist space.[18][19] This flag consists of shades of azure and blue, symbolizes the diversity of the gay community and is an analog of the traditional lesbian flag, consisting of shades of rose and red.

    Another gay male flag was made by Mod Hermy of the @ask-pride-color-schemes Tumblr blog in 2017.[20] The Tumblr user gee-makes-flags (now deactivated) posted a simplified version of that flag (5 stripes) on Instagram.[21][22]

    Another design that circulated was based on the lipstick lesbian flag, which in turn was plagiarized from a satirical cougar pride flag. This design has been criticized for its stereotypical use of blue to represent gay men in terms of masculinity.[23]

    On July 10, 2019, the Tumblr Blog gayflagblog proposed a flag based off of the prior version that addressed the issues with the old one by adding symbolic and historical meanings to each color and stripe as well as allowing those in the community to offer input and propose their own changes.[24] The top three stripes represent community, healing, and joy. The bottom three stripes represent pure love, fortitude, and diversity. The white middle stripe is taken from the trans flag and represents all trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming gay men. The green and teal in the flag represent nature, as love between men is often seen as “unnatural” in the eyes of society and in religion. Furthermore, gay men have historically used green flowers and plants (carnations, hyacinths, etc.) The blue-to-purple gradient on the bottom of half the flag symbolizes how some gay men might be stereotypical, some might not be, and some are in-between or fluid. Some call this flag the “ocean gay flag” due to the colors resembling the ocean.

    On August 14, 2020 Ian Blázquez tweeted two warmer versions of the gayflagblog flags, one with seven stripes and another with five (simplified). He shifted the colours to include pink and warmer greens, trying to bring together all these historical symbols.[25]

    There are various versions of this flag, including five-stripe and six-stripe "simplified" flags as well as various color edits to make the flag more purple with warmer greens, have different shades of green to represent the carnation flower, and one that added the color pink to the flag. Versions of the flag with the double-Mars symbol and the hyacinth flower have also been made. High quality versions of all of these were posted on Imgur.[26]

    The cinthean flag was created by monstericfag on Twitter.[27] The meaning is as follows: navy represents depth, purple represents beauty, fuchsia represents passion, pink represents pure love, peach represents joy, and white represents trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming individuals.

    Another gay male flag was designed by Tumblr user Chara Violet on June 5, 2021[28]. This flag is based on all the other flags for gay male subcultures:

    • On the top, there's a pink stripe which is seen on the twink flag + the crown in the drag flag. Pink is also a color that’s historically been used to represent gay men in various ways. On this flag, it stands for gender non-conformity
    • Then there's a peach stripe is to reminisce of the bear flag’s ambers and browns, while sticking to the aesthetic of the flag. On this flag, it represents sexuality and sensuality
    • The pale yellow stripe is found on both the twink flag and the bear flag, and on this flag it represents nblm and trans men
    • The pale azure stripe is used in the Achillean flag, as well as in many gender flags to represent masculinity (see: trans flag, demiboy flag, etc). On this flag, it represents strength and community
    • The lavender is also in the drag flag, and when next to the azure stripe it can reminisce of the blues used in the bi flag, leather flag, genderfluid flag, etc. On this flag, it represents peace and community.

    And after all that, they all come together to form a pastel rainbow, referencing how the rainbow flag used to be the go-to for gay men, as well as how pastel/iridescence and unicorns are often used as symbols for the community.

    • The gay man flag by Valentin Belyaev.

      The gay man flag by Valentin Belyaev.

    • A gay male flag by ask-pride-color-schemes.

      A gay male flag by ask-pride-color-schemes.

    • The cinthean flag.

      The cinthean flag.

    • A gay man flag by gaymanflag on Tumblr.

      A gay man flag by gaymanflag on Tumblr.

    • A gay man/vincian flag by tumblr user chara violet

      A gay man/vincian flag by tumblr user chara violet

    • Flag by gee-makes-flags

      Flag by gee-makes-flags

    • Flag by Ian Blázquez

      Flag by Ian Blázquez

    • Simplified flag by Ian Blázquez

      Simplified flag by Ian Blázquez

    • gayflagblog's 40 proposed flags

    Non-typical gay men

    Resources

    1. ↑ https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/gay%20man
    2. ↑ wiktionary:gay man
    3. ↑ wikipedia:Gay men
    4. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220122091216/https://bivirgil-moved.tumblr.com/post/175151881198/so-inspired-by-wuvsbian-i-wanted-to-make-my-own
    5. ↑ Patroclian origin
    6. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220220211638/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_(mythology)
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20220127031937/https://lgbtqiarchive.tumblr.com/post/639268067833249792/ive-noticed-some-discussion-on-a-potential-term
    8. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/https://cintheanz.carrd.co/#explanation
    9. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220122091209/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thamyris
    10. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220127035251/https://queeraros.tumblr.com/post/638753963288707072/casian
    11. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220127031837/https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/621479312786391040/gayan-pride-flag
    12. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220127041622/https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/flagalog/634807031298162688
    13. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/https://lgbtqiarchive.tumblr.com/post/640480363091804160/i-coined-some-terms-a-while-ago-avirean-being
    14. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/https://krillfingers.tumblr.com/post/168023218383/virescin
    15. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/https://twitter.com/Sylvialogy/status/1569833524257255424
    16. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220120201504/https://vk.com/wall-146511780_2722
    17. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20200604074354/https://valya-belyaev.tumblr.com/post/182766126702/gay-mens-flag-as-soon-as-rainbow-six-coloured
    18. ↑ File:Gay men pride flag.png
    19. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220127060205/https://vk.com/wall-155654539_2050
    20. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220216032929/https://pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/162294430961/gay-man-some-proposed-flags-to-represent
    21. ↑ https://gayflag.carrd.co/#section01
    22. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20200814071418/https://archivalflags.tumblr.com/post/619083546572849152/image-transcription-a-flag-with-seven
    23. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220120201505/https://freethoughtblogs.com/atrivialknot/2019/03/13/i-hate-this-gay-flag/
    24. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/https://gayflagblog.tumblr.com/post/186181118619/gay-man-flag-russian-%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8-%D1%8F-portuguese
    25. ↑ https://twitter.com/IanBlazquez/status/1294327777961947136
    26. ↑ https://archive.today/https://imgur.com/a/kfPndcP
    27. ↑ https://archive.today/https://mlmflags.carrd.co/#gay-flags
    28. ↑ https://archive.today/https://charaviolet.tumblr.com/post/653203689023160320/vincian-flag
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