sexual orientations
Who you desire
Sexual orientations is the plural of sexual orientation—the pattern of romantic or sexual attraction a person feels toward others.
The term encompasses categories like heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, asexual, and others: The survey asked about sexual orientations and gender identities.
The phrase implies that orientation exists on a spectrum rather than as a single norm with deviations.
Attracted regardless of gender
- demisexualAttraction only after bonding
- gayAttracted to same sex
- lesbianWoman desiring women
- straightNot curved or crooked
queer · polysexual · omnisexual · androsexual · allosexual · aromantic · sapphic · questioning
Attracted regardless of gender
- queerUnusual or non-normative
- fluidSubstance that flows
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- evolvingChanging gradually over time
spectrum · bicurious · flexible · shifting · exploratory
Sexual and gender minorities
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- coming outRevealing one's identity
- closetedKeeping part of oneself secret
- allySupportive partner
rainbow · Stonewall · visibility · acceptance · discrimination · rights · advocacy · safe space
pansexual
Attracted regardless of gender
- demisexualAttraction only after bonding
- gayAttracted to same sex
- lesbianWoman desiring women
straight · queer · polysexual · omnisexual · androsexual · allosexual · aromantic · sapphic · questioning · unlabeled
pansexual
Attracted regardless of gender
- queerUnusual or non-normative
- fluidSubstance that flows
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
evolving · spectrum · bicurious · flexible · shifting · exploratory
LGBTQ+
Sexual and gender minorities
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- coming outRevealing one's identity
- closetedKeeping part of oneself secret
ally · rainbow · Stonewall · visibility · acceptance · discrimination · rights · advocacy · safe space · chosen family
romantic
Conducive to love
platonic · primary · secondary · desire · preference · arousal · chemistry · connection · libido
sexual orientationsphases
Distinct periods in sequence
moods · stages · experiments · developmental stages · youthful rebellion
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