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There are many aspects of sexual identity that are complicated and interrelated, including our biological sex, our gender identity and expression, our attractions and our behaviors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gender unicorn shows the complexity of gender, sex, and sexual orientation. Note that sex (what some call biological sex) is not the same as gender and that these are also separate from one’s attraction to others.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Source: Trans Student Educational Resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Here is a current (though not complete) list of terms that people use in relation to sex, gender, and sexual orientation – https:\/\/transstudent.org\/about\/definitions\/ <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even something as “simple” as biological sex, or the formation of one’s genitals and gonads, is not as simple as first thought. Scientists have identified many different possibilities that don’t exist on a simple binary of male and female – https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/sex-redefined-the-idea-of-2-sexes-is-overly-simplistic1\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sex is different from gender and gender identity<\/a>. People may express their genders in different ways and gender can be outside of the binary of masculine and feminine. However, society endorses certain gender roles and stereotypes<\/a> that people may adhere to or reject. Sometimes people may feel that their gender identity does not match the biological sex they were assigned at birth – these people often identify as transgender<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sexual orientation is how we think about our sexual and romantic attractions.<\/a> Common terms include lesbian, gay, bisexual, straight and others. Orientation may be complicated by attraction versus behavior – some people may act on their attractions, while others may only think about them. Some people may not experience any sexual or romantic attractions and thus may identify as asexual or aromantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who are sexual minorities may face stigma, social isolation, and lack of acceptance by family and friends. This may make them prone to more depression and anxiety, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, and suicide. There may also be legal <\/a>issues of discrimination or unequal protection under the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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