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'''Sexual Orientation '''refers to what [[gender]](s) or [[sex]](es) a person can become attracted to. The term is usually used to encompass multiple forms of attraction but in some cases refers purely to sexual attraction wherein a person's orientation is split into two parts: romantic orientation and sexual orientation. This is especially useful for people who experience a difference in these two aspects of attraction (something common with asexuals in particular). |
'''Sexual Orientation '''refers to what [[gender]](s) or [[sex]](es) a person can become attracted to. The term is usually used to encompass multiple forms of attraction but in some cases refers purely to sexual attraction wherein a person's orientation is split into two parts: romantic orientation and sexual orientation. This is especially useful for people who experience a difference in these two aspects of attraction (something common with asexuals in particular). |
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In English, most labels for sexual orientation rely on a [[binary gender|binary]] understanding of gender, which can create problems for those who are [[nonbinary]] or [[questioning]]. |
In English, most labels for sexual orientation rely on a [[binary gender|binary]] understanding of gender, which can create problems for those who are [[nonbinary]] or [[questioning]]. |
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==Most common labels== |
==Most common labels== |
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'''Straight / Heterosexual''' |
'''Straight / Heterosexual''' |
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Attracted to those of the opposite gender |
Attracted to those of the opposite gender |
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'''Gay / Lesbian / Homosexual''' |
'''Gay / Lesbian / Homosexual''' |
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Attracted to those of the same gender |
Attracted to those of the same gender |
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'''Bisexual''' |
'''Bisexual''' |
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Attracted to both and/or multiple genders |
Attracted to both and/or multiple genders |
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'''Pansexual''' |
'''Pansexual''' |
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Attraction to all genders or attraction independent of gender |
Attraction to all genders or attraction independent of gender |
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'''Asexual''' |
'''Asexual''' |
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No attraction to anyone regardless of gender |
No attraction to anyone regardless of gender |
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Revision as of 04:32, 24 December 2019
Sexual Orientation refers to what gender(s) or sex(es) a person can become attracted to. The term is usually used to encompass multiple forms of attraction but in some cases refers purely to sexual attraction wherein a person's orientation is split into two parts: romantic orientation and sexual orientation. This is especially useful for people who experience a difference in these two aspects of attraction (something common with asexuals in particular).
In English, most labels for sexual orientation rely on a binary understanding of gender, which can create problems for those who are nonbinary or questioning.
Most common labels
Straight / Heterosexual
Attracted to those of the opposite gender
Gay / Lesbian / Homosexual
Attracted to those of the same gender
Bisexual
Attracted to both and/or multiple genders
Pansexual
Attraction to all genders or attraction independent of gender
Asexual
No attraction to anyone regardless of gender