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 someone 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. Gray-asexuality.

This is similar to the previous sexuality,

however, instead of never
experiencing sexual attraction,

someone who is gray-sexual may very 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 someone well,

the possibility
of sexual attraction is there.

Demisexuality
is considered the halfway point

between asexuality and allosexuality:

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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