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📖 What does 2SLGBTQ+ stand for? (Show/Hide)

What’s the difference between sex and gender?

Sex is a term that’s usually used to talk about a person’s biology, or what body parts are used to assign their sex at birth (i.e. which visible sex organs a person is born with, like a penis or a vulva).

Gender is a term that’s usually used to talk about how a person feels inside (i.e. if a person feels like a woman, a man, both, neither or anywhere along the gender spectrum). The way a person’s gender is expressed can involve things such as the name or pronouns they use (e.g. he, she, they, etc.), the clothing they wear and many other things.

What does 2SLGBTQ+ stand for?

Sexual orientations and gender identities that aren't heterosexual or cisgender are often described by the acronym 2SLGBTQ+ (or a variation of this acronym). 2SLGBTQ+ stands for:

2S – Two-Spirit (or 2 Spirit or 2S): an important term within some Indigenous cultures and for some Indigenous people, meaning a person with both a feminine and a masculine spirit living in the same body. This is often used to describe sexual orientation, gender identity and / or spiritual identity.

L – Lesbian: a person who identifies as a woman who is physically, sexually, romantically and / or emotionally attracted to other women and who identifies as lesbian.

G – Gay: a person who identifies as a man who is physically, sexually, romantically and / or emotionally attracted to other men and who identifies as gay. Gay is also used as a broad term to describe people attracted to someone of the same gender.

B – Bisexual / Bi: a person who is physically, sexually, romantically and / or emotionally attracted to people of their own and other genders and who identifies as bisexual (bi). Some people may prefer bi+ to honour their attraction to more than one gender.

T – Transgender / Trans: a term often used by people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. People whose gender identity falls outside of the gender binary (the idea that there are only two genders — man and woman) may also call themselves trans. It's up to each individual to choose how they want to identify (in other words, no one else can decide if / when a person is or isn’t trans). Other terms to describe gender identity that may be used by some people include genderqueer, gender fluid, gender non-conforming, non-binary and androgynous.

Trans is not a sexual orientation — it's a gender identity. "T" (for transgender / trans) is grouped with the sexual orientations in the 2SLGBTQ+ acronym for many reasons, including shared civil and human rights activism and similar experiences of discrimination.

Q – Queer: a broad term that includes all sexual orientations and gender identities within the 2SLGBTQ+ community, including those who don’t identify with any other identity in the 2SLGBTQ+ acronym. The term queer can be both positive and negative. Historically, queer was used as an insult, but it has been reclaimed by some folks in the 2SLGBTQ+ community to self-identify in a more positive and empowering way.

Q – Questioning: some people may feel unsure about their sexual orientation and / or gender identity and describe themselves as questioning. They may be questioning for a period of time, or continue to be questioning throughout their lives.

+ (Plus): a way to include additional sexual orientations and gender identities under the 2SLGBTQ+ umbrella, including the terms listed below. For some, the plus stands for love and acceptance.

Source: https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/2slgbtq-what-does-it-mean/


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Jefferson County Transgender Support Group

📨 transjeffco@gmail.com

Description:
For trans, gender non-conforming, and questioning individuals. This group is 18+ and meets the Second Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm both online and in person. For location and other information, please contact Beau at the email above.


Jefferson Healthcare - LGBTQIA+ Resources

📞 360-385-2200

Address:
834 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368 | 🗺️ Map

Description:
(360) 385-2200 ext 2235 | All people, including those of non-coforming gender identities, are welcome to contact Jackie Levine, a transgender navigator, who is a registered nurse focused on helping people find gender affirming primary care, mental health, and community resources. These services include trans medications, binder observations, and surgical referrals. If you are seeking support navigating trans services, reach out to Jackie Levin at the number and extension mentioned above.


Spectrum Alliance at Port Townsend High School

📨 transjeffco@gmail.com

Description:
Student-run Port Townsend High School club open to LGBTQIA+ students and allies. Meets weekly during lunch, and hosts additional events. Open to OCEAN students as well!


Trans Lifeline

🌐 Website | 📞 877-565-8860

Description:
Call this number if you are a trans, gender nonconforming, or queer person experiencing a crisis.This line connects trans people to other trans people to provide community support and resources to survive and thrive.


Transgender Legal Clinic

📨 clinic@qlawfoundation.org

Description:
QLaw Foundation promotes dignity and respect of LGBTQ2S+ Washingtonians in a way that removes barriers and provides access to justice and equality. On the 4th Tuesday of each month 7:00pm-9:00pm, register at Bit.ly/QLawTLC


Trevor Project

🌐 Website | 📞 1-866-488-7386

Description:
Trained counselors that understand the challenges LGBTQ+ young people face. They will listen without judgment, all of your conversations are confidential and you can share as much or as little as you would like.


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