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'''Gay''' refers to the attraction towards or desire for the same [[gender]] (or similar genders to one's own). Terms such as homosexual and [[homoromantic]] can be considered synonyms or subcategories of gay. |
'''Gay''' refers to the attraction towards or desire for the same [[gender]] (or similar genders to one's own). Terms such as homosexual and [[homoromantic]] can be considered synonyms or subcategories of gay. |
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While the term gay can apply to [[men]], [[women]], and [[non-binary]] individuals, it is sometimes used to only refer to gay men. The term [[lesbian]] tends to be used specifically for gay women. Less commonly, other terms such as [[vincian]] and [[veldian]] are used specifically for [[gay men]]. Gay has also been used as an [[umbrella term]] for anyone who is [[Unstraight|non-straight]], or anyone in the [[LGBTA+]] community. |
While the term gay can apply to [[men]], [[women]], and [[non-binary]] individuals, it is sometimes used to only refer to gay men. The term [[lesbian]] tends to be used specifically for gay women. The term [[cenelian]] apply to gay attraction to non-binary people. The term [[gai]] is used for those who are gay in a non-binary way. Less commonly, other terms such as [[vincian]] and [[veldian]] are used specifically for [[gay men]]. Gay has also been used as an [[umbrella term]] for anyone who is [[Unstraight|non-straight]], or anyone in the [[LGBTA+]] community. |
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==Early History== |
==Early History== |
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