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'''Heterosexual / Straight''' |
'''Heterosexual / Straight''' |
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| − | Attracted to those of |
+ | Attracted to those of a distinct gender/sex. |
'''Homosexual / Gay (male) / Lesbian (female)''' |
'''Homosexual / Gay (male) / Lesbian (female)''' |
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| − | Attracted to those of the same gender/sex |
+ | Attracted to those of the same/similar gender/sex. |
'''Bisexual''' |
'''Bisexual''' |
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| − | Attracted to 2 or more genders |
+ | Attracted to 2 or more genders. |
'''Polysexual''' |
'''Polysexual''' |
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'''Pansexual''' |
'''Pansexual''' |
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| + | Attraction regardless of gender identity of sex. |
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| − | Not limited in sexual choice with regard to biological sex, gender, or gender identity. |
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'''Asexual''' |
'''Asexual''' |
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| − | A person who |
+ | A person who has little to no sexual attraction to anyone. |
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| − | '''Aromantic''' |
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| − | A person who is aromantic does not experience romantic attraction to anyone regardless of gender. This person does not have to identify as asexual & they still may experience sensual & aesthetic attraction. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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Revision as of 20:51, 25 June 2020
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
Heterosexual / Straight
Attracted to those of a distinct gender/sex.
Homosexual / Gay (male) / Lesbian (female)
Attracted to those of the same/similar gender/sex.
Bisexual
Attracted to 2 or more genders.
Polysexual
Romantic/sexual attraction to some, but not all, genders.
Pansexual
Attraction regardless of gender identity of sex.
Asexual
A person who has little to no sexual attraction to anyone.