Sexuality/Sexual Orientation

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  • The direction in which an individual wants to direct their sexual desires, forces or libido. Trans people display the normal spread of sexualities – heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual etc. The sexuality of a trans person may remain the same or change through the process of transition.
  • Term that refers to being romantically or sexually attracted to people of a specific gender. Our sexual orientation and our gender identity are separate, distinct parts of our overall identity. Although a child may not yet be aware of their sexual orientation, they usually have a strong sense of their gender identity.
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