Difference between revisions of "Sexual orientation"
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− | '''Sexual orientation''' describes a person's [[Attraction | + | '''Sexual orientation''' describes a person's [[sexual attractions]]. Below Attraction is used as a short form for sexual attraction. There are many forms of [attractions] someone may experience. |
Sexual orientations include: | Sexual orientations include: | ||
− | *[[Heterosexuality]] - Attraction to the opposite | + | *[[Heterosexuality]] - Attraction to the opposite gender |
− | *[[Homosexuality]] - Attraction to the same | + | *[[Homosexuality]] - Attraction to the same gender |
− | *[[Bisexuality]] - Attraction to more | + | *[[Bisexuality]] - Attraction to 2 or more genders |
− | *[[Pansexuality]] - Attraction to people regardless of sex | + | *[[Pansexuality]] - Attraction to people regardless of sex or gender |
− | *[[Asexuality]] - | + | *[[Asexuality]] - Do not experience attraction to any gender. |
**[[Gray-A]] - Gray area between sexual and asexual | **[[Gray-A]] - Gray area between sexual and asexual | ||
**[[Demisexual]] - Attraction only after emotional connection | **[[Demisexual]] - Attraction only after emotional connection | ||
− | + | Many sexuality's above are somewhat inadequate for [[genderqueer]] individuals, since they rely on the person they describe to be a specific gender. However it is not uncommon for a genderqueer person to use some of the above. Such as asexuality or pansexuality. However for those who don't feel that the above fit them, the following orientations were developed: | |
*[[Androsexuality]] - Attraction to the [[male]] gender or sex | *[[Androsexuality]] - Attraction to the [[male]] gender or sex | ||
*[[Gynosexuality]] - Attraction to the [[female]] gender or sex | *[[Gynosexuality]] - Attraction to the [[female]] gender or sex |
Revision as of 20:43, 6 January 2015
Sexual orientation describes a person's sexual attractions. Below Attraction is used as a short form for sexual attraction. There are many forms of [attractions] someone may experience.
Sexual orientations include:
- Heterosexuality - Attraction to the opposite gender
- Homosexuality - Attraction to the same gender
- Bisexuality - Attraction to 2 or more genders
- Pansexuality - Attraction to people regardless of sex or gender
- Asexuality - Do not experience attraction to any gender.
- Gray-A - Gray area between sexual and asexual
- Demisexual - Attraction only after emotional connection
Many sexuality's above are somewhat inadequate for genderqueer individuals, since they rely on the person they describe to be a specific gender. However it is not uncommon for a genderqueer person to use some of the above. Such as asexuality or pansexuality. However for those who don't feel that the above fit them, the following orientations were developed:
- Androsexuality - Attraction to the male gender or sex
- Gynosexuality - Attraction to the female gender or sex
- Androgynosexuality - Attracted to androgynous people