Gender/Sexuality Spectrum
Content Notes: gender, sexuality, 2SLGBTQ+, Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, norms, expectations, asexual, aromantic, inclusive language, gender affirming care, debunking myths, binary, non binary, gender spectrum, GSM, LGBT
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Asexuality
Videos: Asexual People Answer Questions You're Too Afraid To Ask, Debunking Asexual and Aromantic Myths with Alice Oseman! (AD)
Articles: Asexual/Aromantic Education
Valid vs “Normal”: Using Inclusive Language
Online Resources: Inclusive Sex Ed Language Checklist, Adapting Sex Ed Language Anatomy, Adapting Sex Ed Language Body Functions, Adapting Sex Ed Language Identities
Gender-Affirming Care
Online Resources: Gender Affirming Care
Articles: Five Things to Know About Gender-Affirming Health Care | News & Commentary, What is gender-affirming care? Your questions answered | AAMC, What to know about gender-affirming care for younger patients | American Medical Association
Disclaimer: We know that gender and sexuality exist on a spectrum. Often, societal norms and expectations based on gender can create an exclusive environment for 2SLGBTQ+ people- especially for those who do not identify within a binary system like woman/man or gay/straight. Being able to understand how to de-gender norms and expectations in sexual health education is an important part of understanding gender and sexuality. We also know these can be difficult concepts to unpack and learn more about.
Click below for resources on gender norms and expectations: