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What Is Sexual Orientation?

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Sexual orientation refers to the sexual attraction one has for another.

Terms surrounding sexuality confuse many people. Do you know what sexual orientation means?

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Question: What Is Sexual Orientation?

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Answer:

Sexual orientation refers to the sexual attraction one has for another. This sexual attraction may be for the same sex, the opposite sex, or both. Sexual orientations does not mean that these feelings are acted upon.

Learn more about sexual orientation by reading Sexual Orientation or learn even more by reading Sexual Orientation Confusion.

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