When asked about how to keep up with the sheer number of terms we use in the LGBTQ+ community without offending anyone, I always have two pieces of advice: 1. Be compassionate and show you’re really putting forth the effort. Small flubs will be excused if it’s clear you’re trying and willing to learn. 2. Take a moment to think about what you’re saying. These terms have been created to make language more precise, not more confusing.
