sexualities
Spectrums of desire
Sexualities is the plural of sexuality, referring to different types or expressions of sexual orientation and desire.
The term gained prominence as awareness grew that sexuality isn't binary: The workshop addressed diverse sexualities including gay, bisexual, and asexual identities.
It also appears in academic contexts discussing how cultures construct and regulate sexual expression.
Opposite-sex sexual orientation
- homosexualitySame-sex romantic orientation
- bisexualityMulti-gender attraction
- pansexualityAttraction regardless of gender
- asexualityLack of sexual attraction
demisexuality · omnisexuality · fluidity · queerness · attraction · preference · identity · spectrum
Intense wanting
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- libidoInnate erotic drive
- lustIntense carnal appetite
passion · romance · intimacy · longing · yearning · infatuation · seduction · erotica
Attracted to same sex
- lesbianWoman desiring women
- queerUnusual or non-normative
- straightNot curved or crooked
- demisexualAttraction only after bonding
polysexual · omnisexual · questioning · closeted · out · proud · allied · fluid
Sexual and gender minorities
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- alliesCooperative partners united together
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- activismDirect effort for reform
visibility · representation · acceptance · inclusion · equality · rights · discrimination · celebration
heterosexuality
Opposite-sex sexual orientation
- homosexualitySame-sex romantic orientation
- bisexualityMulti-gender attraction
- pansexualityAttraction regardless of gender
asexuality · demisexuality · omnisexuality · fluidity · queerness · attraction · preference · identity · spectrum · continuum
desire
Intense wanting
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- libidoInnate erotic drive
lust · passion · romance · intimacy · longing · yearning · infatuation · seduction · erotica · carnality
gay
Attracted to same sex
demisexual · polysexual · omnisexual · questioning · closeted · out · proud · allied · fluid · curious
LGBTQ
Sexual and gender minorities
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- alliesCooperative partners united together
- advocacyPleading for a cause
activism · visibility · representation · acceptance · inclusion · equality · rights · discrimination · celebration · solidarity
sexualitiesgender identities
Categories of self-perceived sex
gender · gender expressions · biological sex · spiritualities · personalities
sexualitiescelibacy
Abstaining from intimate relations
abstinence · chastity · monasticism · asceticism · virginity
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