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There are a variety of different sexual orientations with which a person might identify, all of which are
independent of their gender and gender identity. Below are the different types of sexual orientation:
Androsexuality or Androphilia
Aromanticism
Asexuality
A person who generally does not experience sexual attraction or has little to no desire to engage
in sexual activity
Bisexuality
Often simply referred to as “bi,” a person who is bisexual is attracted to people of both their
own and another gender
Most commonly refers to people who are attracted to both men and women
Demisexuality
Encompasses those who do not feel sexual attraction to others unless they feel emotionally
connected to them
Gynesexuality or Gynephilia
Homosexuality
A person who identifies as homosexual is one who is physically, romantically and/or emotionally
attracted to individuals of the same gender with which they identify
A man who is attracted to other men is usually referred to as “gay”
A woman who is attracted to other women may prefer to be called “a lesbian”
Pansexuality
The word “pansexual” is derived from the Greek prefix “pan,” meaning “all”
People who identify as pansexual (or “omnisexual” in some cases) are attracted to others
regardless of sex or gender
Queer