Intersex

There are a number of intersex conditions (recently renamed Disorders of Sex Development), some of which lead to physical genital anomalies. Those born with them may experience inconsistency between their gender identity and the gender role assigned at birth.

Lesbian

A woman who is sexually attracted to and has relationships with other women.

Sexual orientation

Describes the gender we are attracted to ie lesbian, gay, bisexual or heterosexual

Trans

The terms ‘trans people’ and ‘transgender people’ are both often used as umbrella terms for people whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from their birth sex, including transsexual people (those who intend to undergo are undergoing or have undergone a process of gender reassignment to live permanently in their acquired gender), transvestite/cross-dressing people (those who wear clothing traditionally associated with the other gender either occasionally or more regularly), androgyne /polygender people (those who do not identify with male or female identities and do not identify as male or female), and others who define as gender variant.

Transgender

An umbrella term for people whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from their birth sex. They may or may not seek to undergo gender reassignment hormonal treatment and/ or surgery. Often used interchangeably with trans.