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Charni · 24th Nov 2011, 07:59 PM

Since coming to this site I have come across many new terms here and I don't really know what they some of them mean so what is:
1) Kinsey
2) Pansexual
3) Asexual
4) Homoflexible
5) Queergendered

**Maddy** · 24th Nov 2011, 08:06 PM

1. The Kinsey scale puts sexuality on a continuum instead of just "straight", "bi" and "gay". It goes from 0, which is completely 100% straight, to 6, which is completely 100% gay. So someone who is a Kinsey 2 would be bi with a stronger preference for the opposite gender, while a Kinsey 5 would be mostly gay with some exceptions.

2. Pansexuality is basically someone capable of attraction to all gender identities, though I'm not very good at explaining that one.

3. Asexuality is pretty much not feeling sexually attracted to anyone.

4. Homoflexible could be called "mostly gay", or gay but curious about the opposite sex, along those lines.

5. Genderqueer people identify as something other than male or female. Again, not too good at explaining it.

Doctor Faustus · 24th Nov 2011, 08:08 PM

(1) Kinsey: Kinsey scale - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(2) Pansexual: a term designed to be more inclusive than bisexual, encompassing attraction to (as someone else on EC put it) anybody with... any body. Includes trans people, intersexed etc.
(3) Asexual: Broadly speaking, the lack of sexual attraction and/or lack of an interest in sex. Can also mean the lack of a specific sexual orientation.
(4) Homoflexible: Primarily homosexual but also has occasional sexual relations with the opposite sex. Sometimes interpreted as synonymous with bi-curious.
(5) Queergendered/Genderqueer: Something of an umbrella term for individuals who set themselves apart from the gender binary and heteronormativity. Encompasses those who may identify as one or more of: both sexes (bigender/pangender); neither sex (agender); moving between genders (genderfluid); those of third gender or have an unidentified specific gender; those who blur gender identity and sexual orientation.

Some of this is adapted from Wikipedia sources.

Hope this helps!

Charni · 24th Nov 2011, 08:11 PM

So some people feel like they aren't male or female?

Doctor Faustus · 24th Nov 2011, 08:16 PM

Some feel like they are neither. Some that they are both. Some are genderfluid. In any case, they operate outside the traditional male/female gender binary.

starfish · 24th Nov 2011, 08:17 PM

For number 4 I use the term straight curious. Which is how I describe my self. I'm gay but they're somethings I would like to try with a girl.

Mimerio · 3rd Dec 2011, 06:15 PM

1) Kinsey - The degree of someone's sexuality, Kinsey 1 is Purely Heterosexual, 3 is Bisexual, and 6 is Purely Homosexual
2) Pansexual - Similar to Bisexual but they don't mind who they go out with, male or female, or for looks or personality
3) Asexual - Someone who doesn't have sexual urges to be with either gender
4) Homoflexible - I think this means someone who is gay but has the odd relationship with a member of the opposite sex too, Not to be confused with Bisexual.
5) Queergendered - Not too sure on this one

24th Nov 2011, 07:59 PM	#1
Charni Banned Full Member Gender: Physically male, mentally everything but male. Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: My girlfriend and 8 others Location: Australia! Age: 16 Posts: 775 Join Date: Nov 2011	Confused about terms Since coming to this site I have come across many new terms here and I don't really know what they some of them mean so what is: 1) Kinsey 2) Pansexual 3) Asexual 4) Homoflexible 5) Queergendered

24th Nov 2011, 08:06 PM	#2
Maddy Free Hugs EC Admin Gender: - Orientation: Into girls Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 7,704 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Confused about terms 1. The Kinsey scale puts sexuality on a continuum instead of just "straight", "bi" and "gay". It goes from 0, which is completely 100% straight, to 6, which is completely 100% gay. So someone who is a Kinsey 2 would be bi with a stronger preference for the opposite gender, while a Kinsey 5 would be mostly gay with some exceptions. 2. Pansexuality is basically someone capable of attraction to all gender identities, though I'm not very good at explaining that one. 3. Asexuality is pretty much not feeling sexually attracted to anyone. 4. Homoflexible could be called "mostly gay", or gay but curious about the opposite sex, along those lines. 5. Genderqueer people identify as something other than male or female. Again, not too good at explaining it. __________________ how strange it is to be anything at all [Victor] 2:09 pm: and then halloween happened and I was outside in a skirt.

24th Nov 2011, 08:08 PM	#3
Doctor Faustus EC's resident Philosopher at Large Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Not straight. But only interested in men. xD Out Status: People who ask me. People whom I trust. Location: Basingstoke Posts: 1,610 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Confused about terms (1) Kinsey: Kinsey scale - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2) Pansexual: a term designed to be more inclusive than bisexual, encompassing attraction to (as someone else on EC put it) anybody with... any body. Includes trans people, intersexed etc. (3) Asexual: Broadly speaking, the lack of sexual attraction and/or lack of an interest in sex. Can also mean the lack of a specific sexual orientation. (4) Homoflexible: Primarily homosexual but also has occasional sexual relations with the opposite sex. Sometimes interpreted as synonymous with bi-curious. (5) Queergendered/Genderqueer: Something of an umbrella term for individuals who set themselves apart from the gender binary and heteronormativity. Encompasses those who may identify as one or more of: both sexes (bigender/pangender); neither sex (agender); moving between genders (genderfluid); those of third gender or have an unidentified specific gender; those who blur gender identity and sexual orientation. Some of this is adapted from Wikipedia sources. Hope this helps! __________________ "I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love." - Mother Teresa.

24th Nov 2011, 08:11 PM	#4
Charni Banned Full Member Gender: Physically male, mentally everything but male. Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: My girlfriend and 8 others Location: Australia! Age: 16 Posts: 775 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Confused about terms So some people feel like they aren't male or female?

24th Nov 2011, 08:16 PM	#5
Doctor Faustus EC's resident Philosopher at Large Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Not straight. But only interested in men. xD Out Status: People who ask me. People whom I trust. Location: Basingstoke Posts: 1,610 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Confused about terms Some feel like they are neither. Some that they are both. Some are genderfluid. In any case, they operate outside the traditional male/female gender binary. __________________ "I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love." - Mother Teresa.

24th Nov 2011, 08:17 PM	#6
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,109 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Confused about terms For number 4 I use the term straight curious. Which is how I describe my self. I'm gay but they're somethings I would like to try with a girl. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

3rd Dec 2011, 06:15 PM	#7
Mimerio Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends, Mum and Dad, teachers Location: London, England Age: 18 Posts: 229 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Confused about terms 1) Kinsey - The degree of someone's sexuality, Kinsey 1 is Purely Heterosexual, 3 is Bisexual, and 6 is Purely Homosexual 2) Pansexual - Similar to Bisexual but they don't mind who they go out with, male or female, or for looks or personality 3) Asexual - Someone who doesn't have sexual urges to be with either gender 4) Homoflexible - I think this means someone who is gay but has the odd relationship with a member of the opposite sex too, Not to be confused with Bisexual. 5) Queergendered - Not too sure on this one

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