Everyone has a sexual orientation. It is defined by who do you feel sexually, romantically and emotionally attracted to. An orientation is defined by the relationships we want to have with another person.
Understanding your thoughts, feelings and desires can be difficult. You don’t just wake up one day with all the answers about your sexuality, whether you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight or not.
To say that sexual orientation is seen differently in different parts of the world is putting it mildly. Cultural and personal attitudes to homosexuality vary widely.
You don’t have to be gay, lesbian or bisexual to recognise the injustice and discrimination that the people in these communities face. You may be straight, but you can still be an ally or supporter.
Being heterosexual means you are sexually, emotionally, and romantically attracted to a person of the opposite sex. This is often referred to as ‘being straight.’
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