While yummy in atotallydifferent way, the possibilities that exist within the scope of human sexuality are similarly endless.
Sexuality is full of diversity, and awareness of different types helps build acceptance and understanding of these differences.
[Discussing the topic] can break down stereotypes, judgments, and myths about different sexual populations.
What is sexuality?
Sexuality is a term that describes our sexual, emotional, and romantic attraction toward other people.
(Psst: The two dont always align!)
sexual-health disparities researcher and associate professor of psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College
To be sure, sexuality is complex and varies greatly from person to person.
There are also spectrums foundwithinthe sexuality spectrum.
Separate from a persons jot down of sexuality is their gender identity.
What are all the types of sexuality?
Androsexual
An androsexual is sexually attracted to men or masculinity.
Asexual
People who are asexualare not sexually attracted to other people.
Demisexual
Demisexualityrefers to those who do not experience sexual attraction until they have a strong romantic connection with someone.
Fraysexual
Fraysexuality, also known as ignotasexuality, refers to people who experience a strong sexual attraction to strangers.
(Fraysexual people tend to feel less attraction toward people they know well.)
sexual-health disparities researcher and associate professor of psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College
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This term is often used by men, women, and non-binary people.
Heterosexual
This term describes people who are sexually and/or romantically attracted to people of the opposite gender identity.
This term is typically used to describe men who are attracted to women, and vice versa.
LGBTQ
This is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer.
The LGBTQ+ spectrum of sexuality is vast, encompassing many of the sexualities that appear on this list.
Queer
This term describes aspectrum of sexual identitiesthat fall outside the heterosexual umbrella.
Questioning
People who consider themselves questioning are currently exploring their sexual orientation.
Sapiosexual
Asapiosexualperson is attracted to another person on the basis of their intellecthowever they define that.
Why does sexuality matter?
How do I know my sexuality?
Understanding your own sexuality starts with being curious about and honest with yourself.
To take your exploration a step further, Dr. Tara suggests trying sexual meditation.
What brings you the most fire?
What brings you the most joy?
At the end of the day, exploring your own sexuality should be fun.
Practice radical self-acceptance, and be patient with yourself.
Can sexuality change with age?
Dr. Tara agrees with this based on her own experience as a sex researcher and sex therapist.
Where can a person receive support for issues related to sexuality?
Thankfully, there are multiple support systems available that can help you safely navigate your journey of sexual self-discovery.
If you struggle with thoughts of suicide tied to your sexuality, its important to seek immediate help.
These include theLGBT National Hotline(1-888-843-4564) and theCrisis Text Line(text HOME to 741741).
And as a bisexual woman, Dr. Tara also says shes experienced this first hand.
I feel self-assured because I know who I am.
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