Gender and sexuality are two concepts
that are incredibly individualized
and so it shouldn't be surprising
that they are so complex.
It can be hard to navigate
the world of sexuality
due to the different terms and labels.
This video aims
to help you navigate this world
by arming you
with some definitions and examples
of 10 different sexualities,
some of which
you might not even know about.
1. Bisexuality
The definition for bisexuality
is actually something that's debated.
Originally, the standard definition
was attraction to both genders
However, as understanding
of gender has evolved,
people have argued
for an evolved definition of bisexuality.
Some use the definition of attraction
to your own and other genders
to incorporate non-binary genders
within its definition.
Some famous examples
of people who are bisexual
are Brandon Urie
from the band Panic! at the Disco,
and actress Angelina Jolie.
2. Homosexuality
This is one of the terms
that most people tend to be familiar with,
it means attraction to one's own gender
and is sometimes
referred as gay or lesbian.
Famous examples include
comedian Alan Carr
and presenter Sue Peterson.
3. Heterosexuality
Heterosexuality is probably
the most well-known sexuality
and whether right or wrong
it is often thought of as the default.
This is known as heteronormativity.
It means attraction
to genders other than your own,
it's most commonly used
to refer to binary genders.
4. Pansexuality
Pansexuality is defined
as an attraction to all genders
Some say those who are pansexual
don't care about gender
when it comes to their attraction
though, not all agree
with this assessment.
Some people also use this sexuality
and bisexuality interchangeably.
Miley Cyrus is a notable person
who is pansexual.
5. Polysexuality
Polysexuality refers to people
who are attracted to two or more genders
typically bisexuality and pansexuality
are types of polysexuality,
though not all people
who are polysexual use these terms.
6. Asexuality
Asexuality
is one of the lesser-known sexualities.
It refers to those who don't experience
sexual attraction to any gender.
This doesn't mean, however,
that they never have relationships or sex
which are common myths about asexuality.
Bojack horseman the TV show
explores asexuality through
one of the major characters Todd Chavez.
7. Grey-asexuality
This is similar to the previous sexuality,
however, instead of never
experiencing sexual attraction
someone who is grey-sexual
may rarely experience sexual attraction.
They are still valid
under the asexuality umbrella
despite occasionally
experiencing sexual attraction.
8. Demisexuality
Demisexuality again can technically
fall under the asexual umbrella,
people who are demisexual
do experience sexual attraction
but only after
an emotional connection is created.
They wouldn't find a stranger
on the street sexually appealing
but after they get to know them well,
the possibility
of sexual attraction is there.
Demisexuality is considered halfway
between asexuality and allo-sexuality
those who experience sexual attraction.
9. Androsexuality
Androsexuality is a sexuality
that outside of LGBTQ circles
is not well known at all.
It refers to someone who is attracted
to a masculine gender presentation,
this can refer to anyone
of any gender man, woman or non-binary.
10. Gynosexuality
Gynosexuality
like androsexuality is not well known,
It refers to someone who is attracted
to a feminine gender presentation,
this could again refer
to any individual of any gender.
We hope you feel more informed
about sexuality after watching this video.
Which sexuality do you most identify with?
Which sexualities were new to you?
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