17 Different Types of Sexual Orientations You Probably Didn't Know ...

There are dozens of different types of sexual orientations. Being gay or straight aren't your only two options. That's why it's perfectly fine if you have no idea what to call yourself. Eventually, you'll figure it out, and even if you don't, why do you really need a label? Of course, since you should be as educated as possible, here are a few different types of sexual orientations that exist:

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1 Homosexual

human action,person,black and white,monochrome photography,kiss, You probably know what this sexual orientation is. It's when a person is only attracted to people of the same sex. It's when boys like boys and girls like girls.

Updated on 6/8/2023

Homosexuality is a sexual orientation that is increasingly gaining acceptance in society today. It is defined as the romantic or sexual attraction between two people of the same gender. This type of orientation is not a choice, but rather an inherent part of someone’s identity.

It is important to note that there is a difference between gender identity and sexual orientation. Gender identity is a person’s internal sense of being male, female, or something else. Sexual orientation is the type of romantic or sexual attraction someone feels towards another person.

Homosexuality is not a new concept. It has been documented in many cultures and societies throughout history. In some cases, it was even celebrated. However, in many cultures, it was considered taboo and even criminalized.

Today, society is becoming more accepting of homosexuality. In many countries, same-sex marriage is now legal. There has also been an increase in the number of LGBTQ+ rights organizations and events.

It is important to remember that everyone is different and that everyone should be respected regardless of their sexual orientation. Homosexuality is just one of the many different types of sexual orientations and it is important to recognize and celebrate all of them.

2 Demisexual

human action,hair,person,black,black and white, This refers to people who aren't able to feel a sexual connection with someone until they feel a romantic connection with them. That means that they need to become friends before they can become sexually involved.

3 Heterosexual

black,black and white,person,monochrome photography,monochrome, This refers to a person who is only attracted to the opposite sex. It's also known as being "straight."

4 Bisexual

black,black and white,person,photography,monochrome photography, This refers to someone who is sexually attracted to both men and women. Of course, it doesn't mean they're attracted to everyone they meet.

5 Biromantic

color,red,person,image,photography, This refers to people who feel romantic attraction to both men and women. Why yes, sexual attraction and romantic attraction are two completely different things!

6 Pansexual

human action,person,black,black and white,photograph, This refers to a person who is attracted to any sexual orientation or gender identity. Believe it or not, this is one of the most common sexual orientations out there.

7 Demiromantic

human action,facial expression,person,woman,photography, "A demiromantic does not experience romantic attraction unless they have already formed a strong emotional bond with the person."

8 Lesbian

image,person,mouth,screenshot,human body, This simply refers to homosexuals who identify as women. If you're a girl who only likes other girls, then you're a lesbian.

9 Asexual

black,image,darkness,screenshot,THE, This refers to people who don't feel any type of sexual attraction at all. Of course, they're still capable of being in healthy relationships.

10 Queer

black and white,image,person,photography,mouth, Some people view this word in different ways. However, it's mostly seen as an umbrella term. That means you can use it to describe anyone that's a part of the LGBTQ community.

11 Autosexual

person,muscle,sense,finger, This refers to someone who prefers to have sex with themselves over having sex with others. If masturbating is all you want to do, you could be an autosexual.

12 Aromantic

human action,hair,person,image,girl, This refers to people who don't feel any type of romantic attraction at all. However, they can still feel sexual attraction.

13 Gyneromantic

human action,hair,person,kiss,nose, This is the "romantic attraction to female-identified people, regardless of one’s gender."

14 Gynecophilia

human action,hair,person,face,kiss, This isn't necessarily an attraction towards females. It's just an attraction towards femininity, which can appear in both men and women.

15 Omnisexual

human action,person,black and white,mouth,monochrome photography, This refers to someone who feels an equal amount of attraction towards everyone. They don't actually prefer one gender over another.

16 Skoliksexual

human action,hair,person,blond,kiss, This refers to people who are attracted to non-binary individuals instead of cisgender individuals.

17 Spectrasexual

human action,person,kiss,romance,mouth, This refers to "the sexual attraction to various sexes or genders."

There are so many different sexual orientations that it's hard to keep track of them all. Of course, now you know a little bit more about each of them! Now you can educate your friends, so that the world is more informed about the way human sexuality works. What other sexual orientations did I leave out?

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Those lesbian kisses all looked fake.

Bisexual means both sexes male or female. As for pansexual means all genders weather they are straight, bi, etc

Why were the majority of the gifs females kissing other females?

Love that these are getting more attention :) this is the third article on sexual orientation other than gay/bi/straight in the last week :)

So much cisgendered white girl kissing... I mean even shane got with the swirl a lil!!

Repeated article.

I love how a Sherlock gif was used for asexual

Oh please too many names too many categories too many pigeon holing!

I don't get the difference between pansexual and bisexual ....

I never heard of pansexual before until I had met a guy that was

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