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Sexual Diversity

Each person has a unique body, loves different people, and sees themselves in different ways. They are different, and you should learn how other people deal with their bodies and relationships.

People have different ideas about what sexuality means to them, which is called sexual variety. In the past, there wasn't as much sexual diversity in the general community as there is now.

Society has become a lot more tolerant and understanding of people who are different from each other in terms of sexuality, religion, disability, and skin colour. In today's world, this means recognising that our community is different when it comes to sexual orientation, gender identity, transgenderism, transsexualism, and intersexuality.

Types of Sexual Orientation

When people talk about their sexual orientation, they could mean a variety of things, including a preference for being with someone of the same sex, the opposite sex, neither sex, or a mix of the two. 

What does it mean to "come out"? 

It's called "coming out" when you tell other people that you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or otherwise not straight.

Indian gay and lesbian people can get married.

Different parts of the world have different ideas about how to treat people who are gay or lesbian. Different cultures and individuals have very different views on homosexuality.

Am I a homosexual?

It can be hard to figure out what you think, feel, and want. You don't know if you're gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, or something else all of a sudden.

What is being homophobic?

If you're gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, you've probably faced homophobia, which is bias against you because of your sexual preference.

Ten false beliefs about being gay

There are a lot of false beliefs going around about homosexuals. Ten myths from around the world are shown below.

What does it mean to be transgender?

In this case, the person does not identify as the gender they were born with.

How can you help LGBT people?

Not being gay, lesbian, or bisexual doesn't mean you don't see how unfair and harmful it is for people in these groups. You can be a friend or fan even if you are straight.

What does heterosexuality mean?

It means you are sexually, mentally, and romantically interested in someone of the opposite sex. People often call this "being straight."

Being happy as a person with a disability and a sexuality

Having a good time as a disabled person

People with disabilities are ignored a lot of the time, especially when it comes to sex. They do, however, fall in love and have sex lives.

How to have sex as a disabled person

No matter what kind of disability you have, you can still have a great sex life. Sex is more than just making love. If you want to have cybersex, all you need is a phone or computer and your mind.

orientation based on sexuality, love, or friendship

Sexual preference is the desire to be sexually attracted to people of the female sex or gender, the male sex or gender, or to people who don't identify as male or female. It's important to think of sexual preference as a spectrum that goes from being straight to being gay, bisexual, pansexual, and even asexual. As an example:

A gay person wants to be sexual with people of the same gender or sex.
A straight person is interested in people of different sexes or genders.
A bisexual person likes both men and women.
Anyone who is pansexual is sexually drawn to people of any gender or sex.
A person who is asexual doesn't feel sexually attracted to other people.
You can change your sexual preference over time. This is called sexual fluidity.

The romantic or affectionate orientation is the desire between two people. This dimension usually goes with sexual preference, but not always.

FAQ

No one is sure how sexual preference and gender identity are decided. There are, however, many genetic, biological, psychological, and social factors that play a role. Identity and sexual preference are formed in most people at a very young age. Researchers still haven't found a reason for homosexuality and gender differences, but they aren't caused by one thing, like parenting or bad experiences in the past. No one's "fault" if they or a loved one becomes LGBTQ+ as an adult.

No, and trying to do so isn't just pointless; it's also bad. Both secular and religious organisations have supported research and initiatives that suggest LGBTQ+ people can change their gender identification or sexual orientation if they feel inappropriate. PFLAG thinks that our laws, policies, and views that are against LGBTQ+ people need to change, not the LGBTQ+ people we love.

Some people say they've "felt different" or known since they were very young that they liked being with people of the same sex. Some transgender people say that they knew from a young age that their gender identity did not fit with what their parents and society thought it should be. Some people don't know their sexuality or gender identity until they are teenagers or adults. A lot of the time, people need some time to name their feelings, or their feelings may change over time.

A lot of people find this question hard. If you believe something that goes against LGBTQ+ rights, it can be hard to learn that someone you care about is LGBTQ+. However, being LGBTQ+ doesn't change a person's morals and spirituality any more than being straight does. A lot of LGBTQ+ people are religious and involved in their own faith groups. You have to look into it, ask questions, and make decisions in order to find a way to balance religion with being gay or transgender. For some, this means trying to make things better in their faith group, while for others, it means leaving it.

Sexuality is more than just your sexual orientation. It includes how you show yourself sexually, such as through your feelings, behaviours, and sense of who you are. The gender(s) you are drawn to are what sexual orientation means.

Sexual identity is what you call yourself based on your sexuality. It can help you learn more about yourself and make you feel like you fit in a group.

Sure thing! A pap test, which involves taking a swab from the cervix, can detect cervical cancer in women. At the age of 21, cervical screening should be conducted for everyone who is or has ever been sexually active with a cervix. The general recommendation is to get a pap test every three years, unless your doctor tells you differently.

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