What does LGBTQ mean?

LGBTQIA+ is an acronym that celebrates diversity in gender identity and sexual orientation. Here's a breakdown:

• Lesbian: Women attracted to women
• Gay: Men attracted to men
• Bisexual: People attracted to more than one gender
• Transgender: People whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth
• Queer: An umbrella term for anyone who doesn't identify as heterosexual or cisgender
• Questioning: People exploring their gender or sexuality
• Intersex: People born with sex characteristics that don't fit typical definitions of male or female

The "+" sign acknowledges other identities like asexual (little to no sexual attraction) and pansexual (attraction regardless of gender). It's an ever-evolving term to be inclusive!