Gold Star
(also: sexuality)
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Introduction
This page is regarding a controversial slang term.
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General Info
The term "gold star lesbian" refers to a lesbian that has never been in a relationship with a man. The term "gold star gay" refers to a gay man that has never been in a relaionship with a woman.
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External Links
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Lesbian Resources
- Lesbesocial: What is a goldstar lesbian? (https://lesbesocial.com/dictionary/what-is-a-goldstar-lesbian)
- LesPark: 01/21/2025: What is Gold Star Lesbian (https://www.lespark.us/news/fd314bf3-0ebf-4443-a5fd-e3ef46fcf8a2)
- Medium: Rob: 08/04/2025 Gold Star Lesbians: An Ick or a Valid Badge of Honour? (https://medium.com/@robynconnor199/gold-star-lesbians-an-ick-or-a-valid-badge-of-honour-4fc4fcd60566)
- Pride: Cassie Sheets & Andrew J. Stillman & Rachel Shatto: 11/19/2024: 10 reasons the phrase 'gold star lesbian' needs to die (https://www.pride.com/lesbian/gold-star-lesbian)
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Additional Resources
- LGBTQIA - Wiki - Gold Star (https://lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Gold_Star)
- Wikipedia - Gold Star (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_star_(LGBTQ_slang))
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