L — lesbian
G — gay
B — bisexual
T — transgender (Transgender is an acceptable label for anyone who does not identify as the gender they were assigned to at birth. An asterisk (i.e., trans*) was once used to include non-binary people, but it’s not necessary, since non-binary people are already trans.)
Q — queer or questioning; the Q stands for both.
I — intersex (this is controversial, and some intersex people do not wish to be considered LGBTQ+.)
A — the asexual and/or aromantic spectrum; includes grey-asexuality, demisexuality, etc. Historically, it has been used to stand for “allies” as well—but specifically in order to cover for the closeted individuals in LGBTQ+ spaces. The “A” is definitely not for allies who are both straight and cisgender.
The “+” includes all other queer identities that have not already been mentioned, such as pansexuality and polysexuality.
Let’s just call them the ‘genital thinkers’
Meaning people whose whole life revolves around their sex organs, and where they like to stick them.
I’ve seen the big P added recently; P standing for Pedo. NAMBLA is pushing for their inclusion.
Notice theres no N for “normal”.