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 broadly for sexuality involving kinks, fetishes, characteristics, presentations, roles, relationship dynamics or activities.

This can include BDSM, fetishism, pegging, partner sharing, erotic crossdressing, 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 LGBK.

Put simply, 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. Put the right kinkster in front of me with the right toys, some BDSM, pegging, an extra person, roleplay and outfits, and suddenly the gender matters a lot less. I'd even wear the dress for the right person. Apparently sexuality has more settings than just gay, straight and bi. That's the K in LGBK."

LGBK by Termsmith September 9, 2026