What is sexual orientation

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Sexual orientation refers to a person's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, both, neither, or another gender. It is a distinct aspect of identity and is separate from gender identity.

Commonly recognized sexual orientations include:

  • Heterosexual: Attraction to people of the opposite gender.
  • Homosexual: Attraction to people of the same gender.
  • Bisexual: Attraction to people of more than one gender.
  • Asexual: Lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in sexual activity.
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