All the gay signs

Signs and symbols

Over many years, queer woman and gay communities around the world have used symbols to identify who we are. Often worn as badges and displayed as flags, some of the better known symbols include the rainbow flag, the pink triangle, the lambda and gender symbols.

Probably the most recognisable symbol today is the rainbow flag, but other symbols have been an integral part of our history in the fight for recognition and equality. While the red ribbon is not a symbol of being gay, many same-sex attracted men wear it, which is why it is interpreted by some as an indication that the wearer is gay; this is not necessarily so.

This section is by no means exhaustive, in fact it's just the tip of the iceberg.

LGBT Symbols | Wikipedia

The Rainbow flag

Use of the rainbow flag by the gay community began in when San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker designed the rainbow flag in response to the need for a symbol that could be used year after year. The flags had eight stripes, each colour representing a component of the community:

• hot pink for sex
• red for life
• orange for healing
• yellow f

  LGBTQ+ Terms

  The following is a list of LGBTQ+ inclusive terms.

  A

  Agender

  A person who identifies as having no gender.

  Ally

  A non-LGBTQ person wo shows support for LGBTQ people and advocates for equality in a variety of ways.

  Androgyne/androgynous

  Identifying and/or presenting as neither distinguishably masculine nor feminine.

  Asexual

  A person who experiences little or no sexual attraction to others. Asexuality is not the alike as celibacy.

  Assigned Sex at Birth

  The sex (male or female) assigned to a child at birth, most often based on the child’s external anatomy. Commonly referred to as birth sex, natal sex, living sex, or sex.

  B

  Biphobia

  The horror or hatred of and discrimination against bisexuals. Biphobia is different from homophobia or transphobia in that is seen within the LGBT community as successfully as in general society.

  Bisexual

  A person emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to more than one sex, gender or gender identity though not necessarily simultaneously, in the same way or to the same degree.

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  What is a Welcoming Sign?

  The term "welcoming" is used to denote support of diversity for all persons. A "welcoming sign" is a visible symbol that signifies this welcoming perspective. Several symbols have been used to denote welcoming perspectives toward LGBTQ communities and are detailed below.

  Brief History of LGBTQ Symbols

  There are many symbols that have been used by LGBTQ populations which are also sometimes used as welcoming or supportive markers for businesses and groups.

  Rainbow Flag, Identity festival Flag, LGBTQ Celebration Flag, or Queer Pride Flag

  In , Gilbert Baker designed the rainbow flag for San Francisco's Gay Release Celebration. The imaginative flag consisted of eight stripes: pink for sexuality, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for the daystar, green for world, blue for art, indigo for unity, and violet for spirit. Since then, the design has undergone several revisions but the most common variant consists of six stripes, with the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The rainbow flag has been adapted by Greg Gomes of Same-sex attracted Flags of the World to represe

  How Do I Know If I Am Gay? Signs You Are Gay

  Particularly when young, some people may ask, "How do I know if I am gay?" if they contain conflicting sexual feelings. When it comes down to it, there is no reliable "Am I Queer test", so the only way to know that you are gay (definition of gay) is to look within yourself to determine your own thoughts and feelings towards others of the same sex. You might also desire to consider the possibility that you are neither gay nor straight and are bisexual or just curious.

  There are also signs that you might be gay to consider.

  Signs You Are Gay

  There is no one way that male lover people act or glance – gay people are just as diverse as straight people. Just because you are a human who is effeminate or a woman who is boyish, that does not mean that you're necessarily gay. So don't drop into the trap of thinking that your clothes, hair or attitude determines your sexuality.

  When looking at the signs you are gay, you might wish to ask yourself these questions:¹

  • Have I ever been sexually attracted to the same sex?
  • Do I touch strong emotional bonds to