Explore the multifaceted world of human sexuality. This section delves into sexual identity, orientation, and diverse expressions across cultures and societies....
Sexual orientation describes an individual's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to other people. It includes heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and asexuality, among others.
Gender identity is one's internal sense of being male, female, both, neither, or somewhere along the gender spectrum, while sexual orientation refers to who one is attracted to romantically or sexually. They are distinct concepts.
Culture significantly influences societal norms, values, and beliefs about sexuality, affecting everything from acceptable sexual behaviors and gender roles to attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals and sexual health education.
While for many, sexual orientation is stable, some research suggests that it can be fluid for certain individuals throughout their lives, particularly regarding attraction or identity, emphasizing its complex nature.