Sexual orientation is different from gender or gender identity. It is about who you are attracted to and want to have an intimate relationship with.
Each of us has a sexual orientation. Many people do not like labels, but in general, examples of sexual orientations as described below. It is up to you if you want to label yourself or not.
Each of us has a sexual orientation. Many people do not like labels, but in general, examples of sexual orientations as described below. It is up to you if you want to label yourself or not.
- People who are attracted to members of the other gender often call themselves straight or heterosexual.
- People who are attracted to people of the same gender often call themselves gay or homosexual. Women who are gay may prefer the term lesbian.
- People who are attracted to both men and women, or people of any sex or gender identity, may call themselves bisexual.
- People who are unsure about their sexual orientation may call themselves questioning or curious.
- People who don't experience any sexual attraction for anyone may call themselves asexual.
The Gender Bear.
Discrimination against people of different sexual orientations or gender identities occur in every society. Whatever a society’s view towards the issue, people of different sexual orientations and gender identities have the right not to be discriminated and be protected from violence. However, from nature’s point of view, these group of people needs to be guided to live as a paired human nature of male and female. What can you do to help stop this discrimination?
