Sexual orientation

noun

Sexual orientation is how a person describes the gender or genders of people they are attracted to sexually or romantically. While sex, gender, and sexual orientation are related concepts, it is important to remember that they are distinct from and independent of one another. Common terms used to describe sexual orientation include the following:

References

General Definitions. LGBT Resource Center. https://lgbt.ucsf.edu/glossary-terms. Accessed March 7, 2021.