Monthly Archives: December 2015

What Does It Mean To Be Gynesexual? 

This week on Terminology Tuesday I will be explaining what it means to be gynesexual. Some of you might be thinking something along the lines of, “oh my goodness, there are so many identities. What could this possibly mean and … Continue reading

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Holiday Greetings and Advice

Happy holidays to all those who celebrate! I wanted to pass along something I saw once. I’m not sure who to credit for it, because I saw it as a screenshot on social media, so if it’s yours: 1) thank … Continue reading

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What Does Transgender Mean?

This Terminology Tuesday I will explain what it means when someone uses the term “transgender.” If you are transgender, your gender identity does not align with the sex you were assigned at birth. For example, if your parents or doctor identified … Continue reading

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What Are Pronouns?

This week for Terminology Tuesday I will begin a multipart discussion about pronouns by explaining what pronouns are. As defined by the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, a pronoun is, “A word used instead of a noun to designate an object … Continue reading

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What Does Cisgender Mean?

Welcome to the first installment of Terminology Tuesday, where I will explain a certain term more in-depth than I do on the terms page. This week I will explain what it means when someone uses the term “cisgender.” This is … Continue reading

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