Post by Dorothyl on May 11, 2009 16:09:22 GMT -5
Types of Sexual Orientations...
1. Heterosexual
People who are heterosexual are romantically and physically attracted to members of the opposite sex: Heterosexual males are attracted to females, and heterosexual females are attracted to males. Heterosexuals are sometimes called “straight.” [This is the "normal" way to go.]
2. Homosexual
People who are homosexual are romantically and physically attracted to people of the same sex: Females who are attracted to other females are lesbians; males who are attracted to other males are often known as gay. The term “gay” is sometimes also used to describe homosexual individuals of either gender. [However, some men who have sex with men do not necessarily mean that they are gay, nor would they want to be called gay. I do not know what they call themselves, but if a guy had sex with his fellow man, he is pretty much gay to me. Well, for the time being, let's just leave it at "Unsure" or "Undetermined" or "?" if that's alright with you. Because I don't have the patience to wait until you figure out what you are or how you want to be called.] Let’s hear what this man over here has to say to all homosexual Christians out there!]
3. Bisexual
People who are bisexual are physically, emotionally and sexually attracted to either sex. [Bisexuals do not settle with just one sex because, as they say, why settle when you can have the best of both worlds, right? Well, if bisexuals think they have outwitted the heterosexual population...wait till you read about polyamorous individuals!]
4. Polyamorous
Polyamory is the desire, practice, or acceptance of having more than one loving, intimate relationship at a time with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved. It is an umbrella term that covers many orientations and modes of relationship. The word is sometimes used more broadly to refer to any sexual or romantic relationships that are not sexually exclusive, though there is disagreement on how broadly it applies. Polyamorous relationships are themselves varied, reflecting the choices and philosophies of the individuals concerned. [Literally, polyamory means "many loves". It just means that polyamorous individuals have multiple love relationships with men and women. They have primary male partner/s, a primary female partner/s, and various non-primary male partners and various non-primary female partners. Are you catching on?
5. Pansexual or Omnisexual
is a sexual orientation characterized by the potential for aesthetic attraction, romantic love, or sexual desire for people, regardless of their gender identity or biological sex. Some pansexuals suggest that they are gender-blind; that gender and sex are insignificant or irrelevant in determining whether they will be sexually attracted to others. The word pansexual is derived from the Greek prefix pan-, meaning “all”. In its simplest form, pansexuality denotes the potential of sexual attraction to all genders and beings. It is intended to negate the idea of two genders (as expressed by bi-).
6. Polysexual
refers to people who are attracted to more than one gender or sex but do not wish to identify as bisexual because it implies that there are only two binary genders or sexes. Polysexuals are those people sexually attracted to many different sorts of ideas, species, and characteristics. Polysexuality should not be confused with pansexuality; pan meaning all, and poly meaning many though not necessarily all. [This means polysexual individuals are not as greedy as pansexuals who wanna do 'em all.]
7. Asexual
is a sexual orientation describing individuals who do not experience sexual attraction or do not have interest in or desire for sex. Sometimes, it is considered a lack of a sexual orientation. [Just a note: asexuality is distinct from celibacy, which is the abstention from sexual activity. Believe it or not, some asexuals do have sex!]