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A system of beliefs, attitudes, and structures that assume everyone is heterosexual (straight) until “proven” otherwise and that heterosexuality is the “default” or norm. Heteronormativity delegitimizes the experiences of people that aren’t heterosexual.

Describes something society associates with or attributes to women and girls or a state, experience or assignment of being female.

Legal or practical rights and freedoms relating to sex, reproduction, and reproductive health. The right to choose when and if to become a parent for ourselves or to become or remain pregnant or not are some kinds of reproductive rights.

When a body part, such as the penis or parts of the vulva, becomes filled with blood and enlarges and/or becomes more firm.