10 Sexualities To Know About

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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