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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