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Bottom Bottom noun A slang term for genitals and buttocks. Bottom also refers to the receptive partner in anal sex. See also: Top

Bottom surgery Bottom surgery noun A slang term for gender-affirming genital surgery. See also: Top surgery

Chosen name See Name used

Cis See Cisgender

Cisgender Cisgender adjective Describes a person whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth, based on societal expectations. The term cisgender is derived from the Latin preposition cis, which means "on this side of," and is the antonym of trans, which means "across" or "beyond."

Cisnormativity Cisnormativity noun Cisnormativity is the assumption that everyone is cisgender, or that being cisgender is the only "normal" gender identity. Cisnormativity puts pressure on people to conform to binary notions of gender expression and gender identity. Cisnormativity can manifest as cissexism, the biased belief that cisgender identity is the superior gender identity. Individuals, communities, […]

Cissexism See Cisnormativity

Coming out Coming out verb The process of discovering and accepting one’s sexual orientation or gender identity (coming out to oneself), and the process of sharing one’s sexual orientation or gender identity with others (coming out to friends, family, etc.). Coming out occurs at various points throughout one’s life.

Conversion therapy Conversion therapy noun The discredited and harmful practice of trying to forcibly change a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Deadname Deadname verb, noun The harmful practice of calling a transgender or gender diverse person by their name assigned at birth, instead of the name they use and want to be called (also known as their chosen or affirmed name). Deadnaming is a form of misgendering.