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Welcome to the LGBTQIA+ Wiki!

The LGBTQIA+ Wiki is a resource of LGBTQIA+ terminology and labels used by various queer communities, as well as the questioning and/or curious. The wiki is designed to be a helpful resource for explaining identities that are often unknown, unheard of, or difficult to find information for.

LGBTA stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and asexual/aromantic/agender. It's an adaptation of the initialism LGBT, which originated in the 1990s. It may be used to refer to anyone who is non-heterosexual, non-heteroromantic, non-cisgender, non-allosexual, and/or non-alloromantic. Some popular variants include LGBTQ, LGBTIA, LGBTQA, or LGBTIAQ. The Q stands for questioning/queer, and the I stands for intersex. Other variations include LGBT+ or LGBTA+, which is used to encompass the full spectrums of sexuality and gender.

Looking for answers? Confused about LGBTQIA+? Check out the FAQ!

Where To Start

Questioning? Need some more information? Hopefully the categories below will be enlightening! You can also check out these resources: (part 1, part 2, part 3).

Orientation	Gender	Terminology
A-Spec Identities Atertiary Identities Gender-Loving-Gender Orientations Romantic Orientations Sexual Orientations	Abinary Genders Androgynous Genders Exclusive Genders Fluid Genders Genders Xenogenders	Attraction Identity Plurality Presentation Questioning Pronouns

Helping Out

You can help out by creating an article for an identity that doesn't have a page. Before you make a new article, it's recommended that you read the Creating and Editing guide. Please note that all changes, new pages, and new files must be approved by a moderator before they appear to the public. The moderation queue is checked at least twice a day. Whilst anyone can make changes or new pages, your edits may not be accepted. Main reasons are below:

Improper formatting or grammar
No resources backing up the provided information

If your edit was rejected and does not match the above, feel free to ask a moderator.

If you want to help out but don't know where to start...

Articles in this category need their resources to be archived according to the archival template.
Articles in this category do not have resources. If you find some, you are encouraged to add them!
There's a large ongoing housekeeping project to review ALL wiki pages, more information on the Discord server.

For further information on term coining, see this article. For flags, see this.

Contact Us

Want to discuss the Wiki, give us some feedback? You can either email admin@lgbtqia.wiki or message/ask our Tumblr feedback blog.

We also have a Discord server as another avenue for feedback, as well as being a community for like-minded individuals! We're welcome to all identities as long as they are not harmful!

Banned from the Discord or Wiki and believe it was an unfair judgement? Please let us know with this form.

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+==Welcome to the LGBTQIA+ Wiki! ==
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+The LGBTQIA+ Wiki is a resource of LGBTQIA+ terminology and labels used by various queer communities, as well as the questioning and/or curious. The wiki is designed to be a helpful resource for explaining identities that are often unknown, unheard of, or difficult to find information for.
-==Welcome to the LGBTA Wiki==
-The LGBTA+ Wiki is meant to be a resource for members of the LGBTA+ community, people who are questioning, or anyone who's curious. Particularly this wiki is meant to be a helpful resource to explain everything this is to know about identities that are often unknown, unheard of, or are hard to find information on.
+[[LGBTA+|LGBTA]] stands for [[lesbian]], [[gay]], [[bisexual]], [[transgender]], and [[asexual]]/[[aromantic]]/[[agender]]. It's an adaptation of the initialism LGBT, which originated in the 1990s. It may be used to refer to anyone who is non-[[Straight|heterosexual]], non-[[heteroromantic]], non-[[cisgender]], non-[[allosexual]], and/or non-[[alloromantic]]. Some popular variants include LGBTQ, LGBTIA, LGBTQA, or LGBTIAQ. The Q stands for [[questioning]]/[[queer]], and the I stands for [[intersex]]. Other variations include LGBT+ or LGBTA+, which is used to encompass the full spectrums of sexuality and gender.
-==Where To Start==
-[[LGBTA+|LGBTA]] stands for [[lesbian]], [[gay]], [[bisexual]], [[transgender]], and [[asexual]]/[[aromantic]]/[[agender]]. It's an adaptation of the initialism LGBT, which originated in the 1990s. It may be used to refer to anyone who is non-[[Straight|heterosexual]], non-[[heteromantic]], and/or non-[[cisgender]]. Some popular variants include LGBTQ, LGBTIA, LGBTQA, and LGBTIAQ. The Q stands for [[questioning]]/[[queer]], and the I stands for [[intersex]]. Others include LGBT+ or LGBTA+, which is used to encompass the full spectrums of sexuality and gender.
+Looking for answers? Confused about LGBTQIA+? Check out the [[LGBTQIA+ Wiki:FAQ|FAQ]]!
-If you are questioning you can browse our [[:Category:Sexuality|sexuality]], [[:Category:Ace-spec identity|ace-spec]], [[:Category:Aro-spec identity|aro-spec]], [[:Category:Gender|gender]], or [[:Category:Xenogender|xenogender]] categories. If you are specifically questioning your orientation you can check out the three part orientation resources here: ([[User blog:Chaoticcylinder/"I'm Questioning My Sexuality, Is There A Term For..." (Part 1)|part 1]], [[User blog:Chaoticcylinder/"I'm Questioning My Sexuality, Is There A Term For..." (Part 2)|part 2]], [[User blog:Chaoticcylinder/"I'm Questioning My Sexuality, Is There A Term For..." (Part 3)|part 3]]).
+==Where To Start==
-If you're new here it can also be helpful to check out the [[LGBTA Wiki:FAQ|FAQ]].
+Questioning? Need some more information? Hopefully the categories below will be enlightening! You can also check out these resources: ([[User blog:Chaoticcylinder/"I'm Questioning My Sexuality, Is There A Term For..." (Part 1)|part 1]], [[User blog:Chaoticcylinder/"I'm Questioning My Sexuality, Is There A Term For..." (Part 2)|part 2]], [[User blog:Chaoticcylinder/"I'm Questioning My Sexuality, Is There A Term For..." (Part 3)|part 3]]).
+{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto;width:92%" |
-==Popular Pages==
+|-
-<gallery widths="99" orientation="square" navigation="true" hideaddbutton="true" captionalign="left">
+! style="text-align:center;background-color:#b89adb;font-size:110%;" | '''Orientation'''
+! style="text-align:center;background-color:#b89adb;font-size:110%;" | '''Gender'''
-File:Neopronounflag.png|[[Neopronouns]]|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Neopronouns
+! style="text-align:center;background-color:#b89adb;font-size:110%;" | '''Terminology'''
-File:Aceflag.png|[[Asexual Spectrum]]|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Asexual_Spectrum
+|-
-File:Proculsexual.png|[[Proculsexual]]|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Proculsexual
+| style="vertical-align:top;text-align:left;width:33%;background-color:#ded3eb;text-size;" |
-File:Aroaceflag2.jpg|[[Aroace]]|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Aroace
+*[[:Category:A-spec_Identity|A-Spec Identities]]
-File:Sapphicflag.png|[[Sapphic]]|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Sapphic
+*[[:Category:Atertiary_Identity|Atertiary Identities]]
-File:Xenogenderflag.png|[[Xenogender]]|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Xenogender
+*[[:Category:Gender-Loving-Gender|Gender-Loving-Gender]]
-File:Aroflag.jpg|[[Aromantic Spectrum]]|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Aromantic_Spectrum
+*[[:Category:Orientation|Orientations]]
-File:Omniflag-0.png|[[Omnisexual]]|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Omnisexual
+*[[:Category:Romantic_Orientation|Romantic Orientations]]
-File:Enbyflag.png|[[Non-Binary]]|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Non-Binary
+*[[:Category:Sexuality|Sexual Orientations]]
-File:Queerplatonicflag1.jpg|[[Queerplatonic Relationship]]|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Queerplatonic_Relationship
+| style="vertical-align:top;text-align:left;width:33%;background-color:#ded3eb;" |
+*[[:Category:Abinary Genders|Abinary Genders]]
-</gallery>
+*[[:Category:Androgynous_Genders|Androgynous Genders]]
+*[[:Category:Exclusive_Genders|Exclusive Genders]]
-==Helping Out==
+*[[:Category:Fluid_Genders|Fluid Genders]]
-You can help out by creating an article for an identity that doesn't have a page. Before you make a new article it's recommended that you read the [[LGBTA Wiki:Style Guide|style guide]] and the [[LGBTA Wiki:New Page Guidelines|new page guidelines]]. and be sure to follow the [[LGBTA Wiki:Community Guidelines|community guidelines]].
+*[[:Category:Gender|Genders]]
+*[[:Category:Xenogender|Xenogenders]]
-*You ''don't ''have to ask to make an article.
+| style="vertical-align:top;text-align:left;width:33%;background-color:#ded3eb;" |
-*You ''don't ''have to personally identify as something to make an article about it (as long as you know enough to give an accurate description).
+*[[:Category:Attraction|Attraction]]
+*[[:Category:Identity|Identity]]
-If you want to help out but don't know where to start you can also help by adding relevant information to one of our [[:Category:Article stubs|stub articles]]. Information like who coined the term, when it was coined, who created the flag and when, as well as more information about the identity itself is always appreciated. You may also want to read the [[LGBTA Wiki:Page Editing Guidelines|editing guidelines]].
+*[[:Category:Plurality|Plurality]]
+*[[:Category:Presentation|Presentation]]
-==Blog Posts==
+*[[:Category:Questioning|Questioning]]
+*[[:Category:Pronouns|Pronouns]]
-<bloglist count="3" summary="true" summarylength="300" type="plain" title="Recent Blog Posts" timestamp="true" order="date" seemore="https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Blog:Recent_posts">
+|}
-</bloglist>
-<mainpage-endcolumn />
+== Helping Out ==
-<mainpage-rightcolumn-start />
+You can help out by creating an article for an identity that doesn't have a page. Before you make a new article, it's recommended that you read the [[LGBTQIA+ Wiki:Creating and Editing Pages|Creating and Editing]] guide. Please note that all changes, new pages, and new files must be approved by a moderator before they appear to the public. The moderation queue is checked at least twice a day. Whilst anyone can make changes or new pages, your edits may not be accepted. Main reasons are below:
-===June 5, 2020===
-We now have an official discord server, check out [https://lgbta.wikia.org/f/p/4400000000000000179 this] post to find out more!
+* Improper formatting or grammar
-https://discord.gg/f6FGx7z
+* No resources backing up the provided information
+If your edit was rejected and does not match the above, feel free to [[User talk:Jeb CC|ask a moderator]].
-==Article of the Week==
-<gallery orientation="square" position="center" hideaddbutton="true" captionalign="left" spacing="small">
+If you want to help out but don't know where to start...
-File:Sapphicgender flag.png|[[Sapphicgender]]|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Sapphicgender
+* Articles in [[:Category:Identities With unarchived resources|this category]] need their resources to be archived according to the [[Template:Archive|archival template]].
-</gallery>
+* Articles in [[:Category:Pages Without Resources|this category]] do not have resources. If you find some, you are encouraged to add them!
-<mainpage-endcolumn />
+* There's a large ongoing housekeeping project to review ALL wiki pages, more information on the Discord server.
+For further information on term coining, see [[User blog:Chaoticcylinder/Creating A Term Advice|this]] article. For flags, see [[User blog:Chaoticcylinder/Creating a Flag Advice|this]].
-<br style="clear:both;" />
+== Contact Us ==
+Want to discuss the Wiki, give us some feedback? You can either email [mailto:Admin@lgbtqia.wiki admin@lgbtqia.wiki] or message/ask our Tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/virgildoesthings feedback blog].
+We also have a [https://discord.gg/e5Wf8qD534 Discord server] as another avenue for feedback, as well as being a community for like-minded individuals! We're welcome to all identities as long as they are not harmful!
-<mainpage-rightcolumn-start /><mainpage-endcolumn />
+Banned from the Discord or Wiki and believe it was an unfair judgement? Please let us know with this [https://forms.gle/jnzG5PD92aoAgu2m7 form].
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+''This site is categorized as an educational wiki. If you are having issues accessing the site from work or school, please inform our staff and we will attempt to change the categorization for the given site-blocking product.''
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