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I'll be doing information during Pride Month this year, but I don't have a calendar this time to follow. I'll be adding information from last year, or adding things I didn't cover before. If you have anything you would like me to talk about, please let me know 
#PrideMonth2020 https://twitter.com/Tyler_A02/status/1134603754865614848
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June 1st (Romantic Counterparts):
For those that fall under the Asexual spectrum, they may have a romantic orientation as well as a sexual one. For example, someone may be Homoromanic Asexual, meaning they have a romantic attraction to their same gender but no sexual attraction.
For those that fall under the Asexual spectrum, they may have a romantic orientation as well as a sexual one. For example, someone may be Homoromanic Asexual, meaning they have a romantic attraction to their same gender but no sexual attraction.
June 2nd (Race & LGBTQ+):
1 in 3 people in the community are someone of colour. They are more likely to face discrimination as well as racism. Although these problems are faced, the media tends to ignore them.
For more information, see @HRC's article: https://www.hrc.org/resources/being-african-american-lgbtq-an-introduction
1 in 3 people in the community are someone of colour. They are more likely to face discrimination as well as racism. Although these problems are faced, the media tends to ignore them.
For more information, see @HRC's article: https://www.hrc.org/resources/being-african-american-lgbtq-an-introduction
June 3rd (Asexual Spectrum):
For those that are on the Asexual spectrum, they experience little to no sexual attraction. Asexuality, Demisexuality, and Gr(e/a)sexuality fall on this spectrum, along with their romantic orientation.
For those that are on the Asexual spectrum, they experience little to no sexual attraction. Asexuality, Demisexuality, and Gr(e/a)sexuality fall on this spectrum, along with their romantic orientation.
June 4th (Polyamory):
A polyamorous relationship is a romantic or sexual relationship that contains more than two consenting people. Everyone is aware of one another, and some may be involved with one or all of the people in the relationship.
A polyamorous relationship is a romantic or sexual relationship that contains more than two consenting people. Everyone is aware of one another, and some may be involved with one or all of the people in the relationship.
June 5th (Homoflexible):
Homoflexibility falls under the bisexual umbrella. Someone who is homoflexible is mostly attracted to the same gender as themselves, but every once in a while is attracted to the opposite gender.
Homoflexibility falls under the bisexual umbrella. Someone who is homoflexible is mostly attracted to the same gender as themselves, but every once in a while is attracted to the opposite gender.
June 6th (Heteroflexible):
The counterpart to homoflexibility, heteroflexibility also falls under the bisexual umbrella. Someone who is heteroflexible is mostly attracted to the opposite gender, but every once in a while is attracted to the same gender.
The counterpart to homoflexibility, heteroflexibility also falls under the bisexual umbrella. Someone who is heteroflexible is mostly attracted to the opposite gender, but every once in a while is attracted to the same gender.
June 7th (Neo-Pronouns):
For those that don't fall under the gender binary, they may also use pronouns that don't fall under the binary. For example, someone may use "xe/xem" rather than "he/him", "she/her", or "they/them".
For more pronouns, see here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-XmdaXf8OnZSDf1JqxBhrx8YdHTk1nLDtxnsifAm-xg/edit?usp=drivesdk
For those that don't fall under the gender binary, they may also use pronouns that don't fall under the binary. For example, someone may use "xe/xem" rather than "he/him", "she/her", or "they/them".
For more pronouns, see here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-XmdaXf8OnZSDf1JqxBhrx8YdHTk1nLDtxnsifAm-xg/edit?usp=drivesdk
June 8th (Gender vs Sex):
A person's gender identity falls on a vast spectrum, ranging from male, female, anything in-between, pangender, or agender.
A person's sex aligns with their chromosomes and genitalia. A person's gender may or many not be the same as their sex.
A person's gender identity falls on a vast spectrum, ranging from male, female, anything in-between, pangender, or agender.
A person's sex aligns with their chromosomes and genitalia. A person's gender may or many not be the same as their sex.
June 9th (Demigender):
Along with demigirl and demiboy, demigender is someone who partly connections to agender or a third gender that can't be completely described. Those that are demigender often identity as non-binary.
Along with demigirl and demiboy, demigender is someone who partly connections to agender or a third gender that can't be completely described. Those that are demigender often identity as non-binary.
June 10th (Demifluid):
Someone who is demifluid identifies as partly genderfluid and partly non-binary.
Someone who is demifluid identifies as partly genderfluid and partly non-binary.
June 11th (Demiflux):
Someone who is demiflux identifies as partly genderflux and partly non-binary.
Someone who is demiflux identifies as partly genderflux and partly non-binary.
June 12th (Ceterosexual/Skoliosexual/Ninsexual):
Someone who is ceterosexual (also sometimes called skoliosexual or ninsexual) is typically someone who is non-binary that is also attracted to those that are non-binary.
Someone who is ceterosexual (also sometimes called skoliosexual or ninsexual) is typically someone who is non-binary that is also attracted to those that are non-binary.
June 13th (Fraysexual):
The opposite of demisexual, fraysexual refers to the sexual attraction to someone that is lesser known. Someone who is fraysexual will lose their attraction the more they get to know the person.
The opposite of demisexual, fraysexual refers to the sexual attraction to someone that is lesser known. Someone who is fraysexual will lose their attraction the more they get to know the person.
June 14 (Transgender Umbrella):
Someone who is trans* isn't always binary MtF or FtM, they may also be a non-binary gender. For someone to be trans*, they must identify as a gender different than the one they were assigned at birth and have gender dysphoria.
Someone who is trans* isn't always binary MtF or FtM, they may also be a non-binary gender. For someone to be trans*, they must identify as a gender different than the one they were assigned at birth and have gender dysphoria.
June 15th (Intersex):
For those that are intersex, their sex may be chosen by their parent(s) after they are born, or they may wait for more development. When/If their sex is chosen, they may go under surgery.
Some countries allow for a "third sex" option, such as Germany.
For those that are intersex, their sex may be chosen by their parent(s) after they are born, or they may wait for more development. When/If their sex is chosen, they may go under surgery.
Some countries allow for a "third sex" option, such as Germany.
June 16th (Bi-Curious vs Questioning):
Being bi-curious refers to the curiosity of trying sex with a gender outside of their sexuality.
When someone is questioning, they don't know who they are attracted to and are trying to figure out their romantic and sexual orientation.
Being bi-curious refers to the curiosity of trying sex with a gender outside of their sexuality.
When someone is questioning, they don't know who they are attracted to and are trying to figure out their romantic and sexual orientation.
June 17th (Bisexual vs Polysexual):
When someone is bisexual, they are attracted to two genders. This can be any two genders, not always male and female.
When someone is polysexual, they are attracted to three or more genders. This can be any gender identity, but not all.
When someone is bisexual, they are attracted to two genders. This can be any two genders, not always male and female.
When someone is polysexual, they are attracted to three or more genders. This can be any gender identity, but not all.
June 18th (Pansexual vs Polysexual):
When someone is pansexual, they are attracted to anyone, regardless of their gender.
Someone who is polysexual is attracted to many genders, but not all. Even if someone is attracted to all gender identities but one, they are still poly.
When someone is pansexual, they are attracted to anyone, regardless of their gender.
Someone who is polysexual is attracted to many genders, but not all. Even if someone is attracted to all gender identities but one, they are still poly.
June 19th (Pansexual vs Bisexual):
Pansexuality is often seen as "biphobic", but the two sexualities are not the same.
Those that are bi and attracted to men and women also include trans* men and women, as they are men and women.
Those that are pan do not care about gender.
Pansexuality is often seen as "biphobic", but the two sexualities are not the same.
Those that are bi and attracted to men and women also include trans* men and women, as they are men and women.
Those that are pan do not care about gender.
June 20th (Pansexual vs Omnisexual):
Although these two sexualities are similar, they have one difference that makes them different.
Those that are pan are considered "gender blind" and don't care about gender.
Those that are omni notice gender and tend to have a preference.
Although these two sexualities are similar, they have one difference that makes them different.
Those that are pan are considered "gender blind" and don't care about gender.
Those that are omni notice gender and tend to have a preference.
June 21st (Genderfluid vs Genderflux):
Those that are genderfluid change genders day by day, but they may not shift through all genders.
Those that are genderflux identity as the same gender, but may not identify as strongly as the day before.
Here is another explanation:
Those that are genderfluid change genders day by day, but they may not shift through all genders.
Those that are genderflux identity as the same gender, but may not identify as strongly as the day before.
Here is another explanation:
June 22nd (Non-Binary vs Genderqueer):
Those that are non-binary are neither entirely male or female.
Those that are genderqueer may be both male and female, neither, or a combination of the two.
Those that are non-binary are neither entirely male or female.
Those that are genderqueer may be both male and female, neither, or a combination of the two.
June 23th (LGBTQ+ vs Allies):
Some allies have tried to include themselves in the LGBTQ+ community, usually by claiming the "A" means ally.
Although allies are important to the community, they are not included in the acronym and are not LGBTQ+
Some allies have tried to include themselves in the LGBTQ+ community, usually by claiming the "A" means ally.
Although allies are important to the community, they are not included in the acronym and are not LGBTQ+
June 24th (Anti-Pedophilia):
For some time, pedophiles (also called "MAPS") have tried to push themselves into the LGBTQ+ community. These people have not been welcomed or included in the community, as being a pedophile is not a sexuality.
Beware of flags that look like these:
For some time, pedophiles (also called "MAPS") have tried to push themselves into the LGBTQ+ community. These people have not been welcomed or included in the community, as being a pedophile is not a sexuality.
Beware of flags that look like these:
June 25th ("Queerbaiting"):
Different outlets of entertainment have claimed a character or characters are in the LGBTQ+ community, but they haven't depicted the character(s) as such.
This is used to gain LGBTQ+ fans and is known as "queerbaiting".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queerbaiting
Different outlets of entertainment have claimed a character or characters are in the LGBTQ+ community, but they haven't depicted the character(s) as such.
This is used to gain LGBTQ+ fans and is known as "queerbaiting".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queerbaiting
June 26th (Allies):
Being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community is important, but it's more important to be an ally in the right way.
Being an ally isn't just showing support during Pride Month, it's fighting for change all year round.
How to be a good ally: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soloish/wp/2016/06/09/call-yourself-an-lgbt-ally-heres-how-to-actually-be-one/
Being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community is important, but it's more important to be an ally in the right way.
Being an ally isn't just showing support during Pride Month, it's fighting for change all year round.
How to be a good ally: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soloish/wp/2016/06/09/call-yourself-an-lgbt-ally-heres-how-to-actually-be-one/
June 27th (Demiandrogyne):
Someone who is demiandrogyne is partially androgyne, but not completely. They may also identify with a third gender, for example non-binary.
Someone who is demiandrogyne is partially androgyne, but not completely. They may also identify with a third gender, for example non-binary.
June 28th (Transsexual vs Transgender):
"Transsexual" was a term used in the 90s to refer to someone that transitioned to the opposite sex.
Today, the term "transgender" has replaced this term and refers to anyone that transitioned to a gender that isn't their assigned gender.
"Transsexual" was a term used in the 90s to refer to someone that transitioned to the opposite sex.
Today, the term "transgender" has replaced this term and refers to anyone that transitioned to a gender that isn't their assigned gender.
June 29th (Aromatic vs Asexual):
Someone who is aromatic does not experience romantic attraction, but may want a sexual relationship.
Someone who is asexual does not experience sexual attraction, but may want a romantic relationship.
Both sexualities are umbrella terms.
Someone who is aromatic does not experience romantic attraction, but may want a sexual relationship.
Someone who is asexual does not experience sexual attraction, but may want a romantic relationship.
Both sexualities are umbrella terms.
June 30th (LGBTQ+):
The community has many different sexualities and gender identities, but I hope I added some new information from last year.
If you or someone you know is struggling with being LGBTQ+, @TrevorProject is there to help: 1-866-488-7386
The community has many different sexualities and gender identities, but I hope I added some new information from last year.
If you or someone you know is struggling with being LGBTQ+, @TrevorProject is there to help: 1-866-488-7386
