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Glossary Term

Sexual Orientation

[ ˈsekSH(əw)əl ˌôrēənˈtāSH(ə)n]
  • (Sexual Orientation)

Noun.

The desire one has for emotional, romantic, and/or sexual relationships with others based on their gender expression, gender identity, and/or sex. Many people choose to label their sexual orientation, while others do not.

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@itgetsbetter

@lex_horwitz in the house with the sexuality breakdown! 🏳️‍🌈 #itgetsbetter #asexual #aromantic #sexuality #lgbtqterms #sexualorientation

♬ CITY OF ANGELS – ALMIGHTY WATCHING
@itgetsbetter

Romantic vs physical attraction: they’re different! 💕 @alayathebogbody #itgetsbetter #panromantic #asexual #splitattractionmodel #lgbtq

♬ FEEL THE GROOVE – Queens Road, Fabian Graetz
@itgetsbetter

What causes sexual orientation? 🌈@onlinekyne #learnontiktok #tiktokpartner #lgbtq #itgetsbetter

♬ original sound – It Gets Better
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