wlw
Lesbian identity abbreviation
Wlw is internet shorthand for "woman-loving woman," describing female homosexuality or bisexuality.
The term encompasses lesbians and bisexual women, emphasizing attraction rather than strict identity categories: wlw fiction has its own section in the bookstore.
Common in online spaces discussing queer relationships, media representation, and dating.
Also written WLW.
Women attracted to women
- lesbianWoman desiring women
- queerUnusual or non-normative
- homosexualAttracted to same gender
- gayAttracted to same sex
bisexual · pansexual · femme · butch · dyke · stud · stem · lipstick
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- herstoryWomen-focused historical narrative
- representationDepiction or likeness
community · solidarity · allyship · liberation · activism · coming-out · closeted · out
Female romantic partner
- partnerOne who shares activity
- wifeFemale marriage partner
- relationshipConnection between entities
- datingPursuing romantic connections
marriage · intimacy · love · devotion · commitment · affection · couple · anniversary
sapphic
Women attracted to women
- lesbianWoman desiring women
- queerUnusual or non-normative
- homosexualAttracted to same gender
gay · bisexual · pansexual · femme · butch · dyke · stud · stem · lipstick · androgynous
pride
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- herstoryWomen-focused historical narrative
representation · community · solidarity · allyship · liberation · activism · coming-out · closeted · out · LGBTQ+
girlfriend
Female romantic partner
- partnerOne who shares activity
- wifeFemale marriage partner
- relationshipConnection between entities
dating · marriage · intimacy · love · devotion · commitment · affection · couple · anniversary · proposal
- lesbian culturelesbian, lesbianism, sapphic, lesbian culture, dyke
- SapphicSappho, lesbian, Lesbos, queer, gay