Sexual orientation
Sexual Orientation
Sexual orientation (/sɛkʃuːəl ɔːriːɛnˈteɪʃən/) is a term used to describe a person's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, both genders, neither gender, or another gender. It is distinct from other components of sexuality including biological sex, gender identity, and social gender role.
Etymology
The term "sexual orientation" is believed to have been coined in the late 20th century, with the earliest known usage in a psychological context occurring in 1968. It is derived from the Latin orientatio, meaning "east" or "rising", and the prefix sexualis, pertaining to sex.
Related Terms
- Bisexuality: A sexual orientation where an individual is attracted to both men and women.
- Heterosexuality: A sexual orientation where an individual is attracted to individuals of the opposite sex.
- Homosexuality: A sexual orientation where an individual is attracted to individuals of the same sex.
- Asexuality: A sexual orientation where an individual does not experience sexual attraction.
- Pansexuality: A sexual orientation where an individual is attracted to people regardless of their sex or gender identity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sexual orientation
- Wikipedia's article - Sexual orientation
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