Defining LGBTQ

Ever heard the abbreviation LGBTQQIAAP2S and wondered what those letters mean? This video helps explain the definition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Ally, Pansexual, and Two Spirit to help make the world a more understanding and loving place.

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00:00 Intro
00:19 Lesbian
00:24 Gay
00:32 Bisexual
00:37 Transgender
01:16 Queer
01:38 Questioning
01:53 Intersex
02:16 Asexual
02:25 Agender
02:30 Ally
02:48 Pansexual
03:04 Two Spirit
03:15 Outro

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#LGBTQ #LGBT #QueerAlphabet

[ItTakesCourage]

Hello everyone! I have a quick update based on a few of your comments.


I made this video several years ago using the sources that I cited in the description. They’re not perfect, and neither am I, so I wanted to address a few discrepancies in the video.

First of all, I’m aware that since making this video, the term “Bisexual” has become much broader, and the term still varies from person to person. Some people still use it to mean attracted to both men and women, but many others use it to mean attracted to multiple genders, not just cis men and women, but trans and non-binary people as well. Either way, the term Bisexual has grown to be broader than the word itself might suggest.

To clarify, “Bisexual” is when someone is attracted to someone of their own sex or gender and other sexes or genders. “Pansexual” is when someone is attracted to others regardless of sex or gender.

Second, I apologize for leaving out “Aromantic, ” or people who experience little or no romantic attraction for others. That should have been the third “A”: Asexual, Agender, and Aromantic.

And I know there are many other terms I didn’t include in this video that have since been added to the LGBT Alphabet. That’s the nice thing about terms like “Queer” and "LGBT+”: they include ALL terms related to gender and sexuality, even the ones I missed!

Finally, in regard to “Ally, ” whether or not that term is officially included in the LGBT+ alphabet, I want to make it clear that this channel is made in part by and for Allies. I would not be where I am today without the support I’ve had from numerous Cis-Het Allies, and I want this channel to be a space for them too, especially because many closeted LGBT+ people identify as Allies before officially coming out. I was an Ally for years before I came out! Either way, I believe it's an important term for people to know, and that’s why I included it in the first place.

All of these terms change and evolve over time, so 10 or 20 years from now, this video might be obsolete, and that’s totally ok! I hope it can still serve as a tool for learning and starting conversations.

Thank you all for watching and keeping me accountable. I love making these videos and want them to be the best they can be, so I appreciate your input. Please keep watching and letting me know when I miss something. Mistakes are how we learn!

Love you all!

[txwikqb]

I keep asking what LGBTQ stands for, but i never get straight answers.

[swimmingpigeon]

When you said queer alphabet the first thing that came into my head is “qualphabet” and that’s what I’m calling it from now on

[nathaniel]

I came here to see what “I” stood for and thank god it isn’t incest.

[awkwardptatop]

I'm not sure yet so I'll just say I'm "Ally" 😁

[kolovozzz]

I like both girls and boys but I’m still single


Guess I’m meant to be bi-myslef

[lianak]

first i thought i was A (ally)
then i started to be Q (questioning)
then i thought i was B (bi)
now i am a fully realized L (lesbian)

[pileofrocks]

I respect the time and effort taken into this, but the A in lgbtq+ is not for ally. It is for agender, asexual, aromantic. And those alone, I respect that others have their own opinions on the topic but that is just a bit incorrect and inaccurate if you're trying to educate people on the community.
Our community is for people who are discriminated against and not accepted. Such as transgender people. People who aren't straight. Etc. Allies don't go through any of that regarding their identity, therefore they are not part of the acronym, lgbtqia+, unless they directly identify as a legitimate part of it. (Not Ally)
I am not here to start anything but, please do more looking into that specific section as a lot of us don't agree with "Ally" being part of the acronym.

[daylightmoon]

Ok to clear this up:
Bisexual people are attracted to 2 or more genders, not just specificity male and female.

- A fellow bisexual

[watermelonkitty]

Daughter 1: Dad I need to tell you something
Dad: Sure honey what is it?
Daughter 1: I am lesbian
Dad: Oh I am surprised you cam out this way don't worry I'll be there to support you
Daughter 2: Oh dad I am lesbian too!
Dad: Oh well I'll be there to support you both then!
Daughter 3: Dad I am lesbian too...
Dad: Oh come on! Does anyone like boys?
Son: I do!


Hope you get the joke lmao 😂

[zillixi]

I'm questioning
My friend is gay
The rest of my family is straight
Help..

[thelastuwu]

*Before watching this* :

Friend: What is the full LGBTQ+ name?

Me: Umm... lgbtq... um....


*AFTER*



friend: okay, what’s the lgbtq full name?

Me: LGBTQQIAAP.... 2S!

[dekfrzw]

I feel educated...






Time to watch a 10 hour version of nyan cat

[curzies]

I am either questioning or pansexual and to my mother that reads these





Hi mom!

[bruceclark]

I’m gay and he’s right it’s too many damn letters

[theotheoggg]

This comment section really makes me sad like why can’t you just not be homophobic

[Monstervolging]

It's not that difficult to be fair:

*LGBT*

*L* - Lets
*G* - Get
*T* - This
*B* - Bread

[apiian]

*Pansexual jokes:*
I didn't come out of the closet, I came out of the pantry.


I am a pansexual and a good cook.
I like to watch PANime.
I like PANdas.
These jokes are so bad, you should hit me across the head with a PAN.
_I'll stop here_

[miraculousmint]

When you accidentally come out to your mom by playing Girl In Red and then realizing your headphones weren’t connected

[Xoranium]

I'm straight and I support LGBTQ, not only me a lot of straight people. So don't feel broken if you're one of them <3