lgbtq stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (or alternatively, “queer"). The + includes other identities such as asexual, intersex, nonbinary, and more.

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Sexual orientation describes sexual and romantic attraction. (LGBQA+)

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Sex, gender, and gender identity are all related, but different parts of who you are. For lots of people sex, gender, and gender identity line up. But not for everyone. (TI+)