An introduction to the LGBTQ+ community: LGBTQ+ Voices

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An introduction to the LGBTQ+ community: LGBTQ+ Voices
Jun 20, 2019

Hey there, Tapas fans!

Happy Pride Month! We would like to support the LGBTQ+ community by helping to bring their voices forward.

For those that are not part of the community, understanding the many identities that make up the LGBTQ+ spectrum can be challenging, and it’s important to take time to learn about pronouns, terminology, and LGBTQ+ experiences to be as informed as possible. And what better way to learn than through the voices of those in our very own community?

We hope that this collection of episodes from creators in the LGBTQ+ community is a good start to understanding some of the many and varied identities and experiences out there. Of course, a ten-episode collection can barely scratch the surface, but if you want to learn more, we invite you to look at the wealth of content that these artists bring to this site.

Shall we start?

In order to fully understand the terms, you need to know the difference between terms like “gender identity” and “gender expression”.

“Terms” from Self Identity by T.A.S

Pansexuality is when you’re attracted to a person based on their personality, values, and virtues regardless of their gender identity.

“Specificity” from Mando Mango by The Kao

Transgender individuals are those whose gender identity is different from the gender they were assigned at birth.

“The First Time” from The First Time by ramonaisonline

“Dysphoria Days” from Trans iThink by CJ

“Understanding” from Transcendence by Prince Duck

A person who identifies as bisexual is attracted to two or more genders, and that doesn’t change even if the person is in a relationship with someone of the opposite gender.

“Bisexual” from Minnie by Margreet de Heer

Non-Binary refers to a spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine.

“There’s no ONE way to be trans” from Gender Slices by TopazComics

Identifying as asexual, ace for short, means you are on a spectrum of identities that do not regularly or ever experience sexual attraction.

“Ace 101” from You’ll Never See Me Naked by MDChristopher

Someone who identifies as demisexual does not experience sexual attraction until they form a strong emotional connection with someone.

“You’re a WHAT?!” from Hoi Butt! by NataShane

Intersex individuals are born with at least one natural variation in their sex characteristics, which includes genitals and sex hormones.

“Genital mutilations” from Consider This by Sophie Labelle

We hope you enjoyed reading and perhaps learned something new today! A big shout out to the creators featured in this collection of episodes and to all LGBTQ+ creators putting their voices out there. You help make Tapas a better place.

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