Definitions by Termsmith
LGBK
LGBK stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Kinkster.
It is a sexuality umbrella covering people whose sexual attraction, desire, arousal and interests are shaped by the people, characteristics, presentations, roles, dynamics, fetishes or activities they are drawn to.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Kinkster are treated as equal and overlapping categories of sexuality.
L = Lesbian person
G = Gay person
B = Bisexual person
K = Kinkster person
Within LGBK, Kinkster is used for sexuality involving kinks, fetishes, characteristics, presentations, roles, relationship dynamics or activities.
This can include BDSM, fetishism, pegging, partner sharing, erotic hedonism, gender presentation/crossdressing, role reversal play, roleplay, age play, pet play, toy use, sensation play, exhibitionism, voyeurism and other kink attractions or interests.
The categories can overlap, so a person may identify with one or more parts of LGBK.
LGBK recognises both who someone is sexually attracted to and the interests, roles, dynamics or experiences that form part of their sexuality.
In shorter mainstream use, LGBK can be described as an umbrella for different forms of sexuality based on identity, attraction, desire, interests, roles and experiences.
T is not included in LGBK because transgender describes gender identity, while LGBK is intended as a sexuality umbrella covering sexual identity, attraction, desire, arousal and interests.
LGBK: Who You Are. Who You're Into. What You're Into.
It is a sexuality umbrella covering people whose sexual attraction, desire, arousal and interests are shaped by the people, characteristics, presentations, roles, dynamics, fetishes or activities they are drawn to.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Kinkster are treated as equal and overlapping categories of sexuality.
L = Lesbian person
G = Gay person
B = Bisexual person
K = Kinkster person
Within LGBK, Kinkster is used for sexuality involving kinks, fetishes, characteristics, presentations, roles, relationship dynamics or activities.
This can include BDSM, fetishism, pegging, partner sharing, erotic hedonism, gender presentation/crossdressing, role reversal play, roleplay, age play, pet play, toy use, sensation play, exhibitionism, voyeurism and other kink attractions or interests.
The categories can overlap, so a person may identify with one or more parts of LGBK.
LGBK recognises both who someone is sexually attracted to and the interests, roles, dynamics or experiences that form part of their sexuality.
In shorter mainstream use, LGBK can be described as an umbrella for different forms of sexuality based on identity, attraction, desire, interests, roles and experiences.
T is not included in LGBK because transgender describes gender identity, while LGBK is intended as a sexuality umbrella covering sexual identity, attraction, desire, arousal and interests.
LGBK: Who You Are. Who You're Into. What You're Into.
"I'm usually straight, but I'm curious. Kink isn't just an extra activity for me. A completely vanilla relationship can feel like it's missing part of my sexuality. Put the right kinkster in front of me with the right toys, some BDSM, pegging, an extra person, roleplay and outfits, and suddenly gender matters a lot less. I'd even wear the dress for the right person. That's why Kinkster can describe me better than just straight. That's the K in LGBK."
SLGBK
SLGBK stands for Straight, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Kinkster.
It is a sexuality umbrella covering sexual identity, attraction, desire, arousal and interests shaped by the people, characteristics, presentations, roles, dynamics, fetishes or activities someone is drawn to.
Straight, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Kinkster are treated as equal, distinct and overlapping categories of sexuality.
S = Straight person
L = Lesbian person
G = Gay person
B = Bisexual person
K = Kinkster person
Straight is explicitly recognised as a sexuality category rather than being left as the assumed default.
Kinkster is used broadly for people whose sexuality substantially involves kinks, fetishes, presentations, roles, relationship dynamics or activities. This can include BDSM, fetishism, pegging, partner sharing, erotic gender presentation, role reversal play, roleplay, age play, pet play, toy use, sensation play, exhibitionism, voyeurism and other kink based attractions or interests.
The categories can overlap, so a person may identify with one or several parts of SLGBK, including primarily as Kinkster. People may use one label or several.
SLGBK expands the LGBK framework into a broad sexuality umbrella that explicitly includes Straight while preserving Kinkster as a sexuality category in its own right.
T is not included because transgender describes gender identity, while SLGBK is intended specifically as a sexuality framework.
SLGBK: Who You Are. Who You're Into. What You're Into.
It is a sexuality umbrella covering sexual identity, attraction, desire, arousal and interests shaped by the people, characteristics, presentations, roles, dynamics, fetishes or activities someone is drawn to.
Straight, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Kinkster are treated as equal, distinct and overlapping categories of sexuality.
S = Straight person
L = Lesbian person
G = Gay person
B = Bisexual person
K = Kinkster person
Straight is explicitly recognised as a sexuality category rather than being left as the assumed default.
Kinkster is used broadly for people whose sexuality substantially involves kinks, fetishes, presentations, roles, relationship dynamics or activities. This can include BDSM, fetishism, pegging, partner sharing, erotic gender presentation, role reversal play, roleplay, age play, pet play, toy use, sensation play, exhibitionism, voyeurism and other kink based attractions or interests.
The categories can overlap, so a person may identify with one or several parts of SLGBK, including primarily as Kinkster. People may use one label or several.
SLGBK expands the LGBK framework into a broad sexuality umbrella that explicitly includes Straight while preserving Kinkster as a sexuality category in its own right.
T is not included because transgender describes gender identity, while SLGBK is intended specifically as a sexuality framework.
SLGBK: Who You Are. Who You're Into. What You're Into.
"I used to just call myself straight, but Kinkster fits me better now. Someone else might be lesbian and kinky, gay and vanilla, or bi with completely different interests. SLGBK gives Straight, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Kinkster their own place in the same sexuality framework, while still allowing those identities to overlap."
Institutional Betrayal
When a government or institution knows that one of its systems is materially harming the people it is meant to serve but keeps the system running, hides or minimises the damage, or refuses obvious corrections because powerful beneficiaries prefer the status quo.
“It stopped being a mistake years ago. They know it is failing, know who is paying for it and still refuse to change it. Institutional betrayal.”
Institutional Betrayal by Termsmith September 5, 2026
Border Betrayal
When politicians entrusted with maintaining controlled migration knowingly allow migration settings to exceed what the country can reasonably absorb while citizens carry the resulting housing, infrastructure, wage or service pressures and organised interests receive the benefits.
“If citizens get the housing shortage while corporations get the labour supply, eventually people are going to call it border betrayal.”
Border Betrayal by Termsmith September 5, 2026
Traitorous Empathy
When compassion crosses from being merely self destructive into knowingly placing outsiders, another group or an ideology above people you have an actual duty to protect or represent.
“Helping others is one thing. Sacrificing the people you were elected to protect so you can look compassionate is traitorous empathy.”
Traitorous Empathy by Termsmith September 5, 2026
Mandate Traitor
A politician who gains power through a clear electoral promise or public mandate, then knowingly uses that power to pursue the opposite outcome for another political, corporate or institutional interest.
“You promised controlled migration, got elected on controlled migration, then opened the doors wider the moment you had power. Mandate traitor.”
Mandate Traitor by Termsmith September 5, 2026
Office Traitor
A politician or public official who knowingly uses power entrusted to their office against the people they are supposed to represent, especially for corporate, foreign, personal or party advantage.
“Australians pay you to manage the gate, not throw it open because your donors want cheaper labour. Office traitor.”
Office Traitor by Termsmith September 5, 2026