OUT AFRICA MAGAZINE Issue 26 | Page 16

GETTING TO GRIPS WITH LGBTIQA - xyz FLAGS Cape Town Pride has just happened and we now look forward to the country’s other pride celebrations - Durban Pride, Jo’burg, Pretoria and Soweto Prides, Limpopo Pride, Nelson Mandela Bay Pride and of course the Pink Loerie’s all later in the year. Apart form the Gay rainbow pride flag you may see a whole lot of others and wonder what or whom they represent ... Some indicate one’s sexual orientation, whilst others represent a persons gender identity or romantic attraction ...The world seems to be far more complicated than some of us think! LESBIAN Women who are sexually, romantically or emotionally attracted to other women Mag 14 LIPSTICK LESBIAN Women who tend to fall heavily in the feminine gender spectrum BEARS LEATHER A gay male subculture. Generally focus heavily on masculinity. Some bears are described as bulky, hairy or cuddly A predominantly gay male subculture. For men and women who dress and enjoy the feel of leather. Attracts masculine men. Androphilia Gynephilia Those who are sexually attracted to men and masculinity regardless of their gender identity Those who are sexually attracted to women and femininity regardless of their gender identity Asexual Demisexual Those who feel little or no sexually attraction to anyone or anygender identity Those who do not feel sexual attraction until a strong emotional bond has been formed.