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Gender and sexuality are two concepts that are incredibly individualized, and so it shouldn't be surprising that they are so complex.
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It can be hard to navigate the world of sexuality due to the different terms and labels.
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This video aims to help you navigate this world by arming you with some definitions and examples of ten different sexualities.
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Some of which you might not even know about.
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1, Bisexuality.
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The definition for bisexuality is actually something that is debated.
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Originally, the standard definition was attraction to both genders.
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However, as understanding of gender has evolved, people have argued for an evolved definition of bisexuality.
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Some use the definition of the attraction to your own and other genders to incorporate non-binary genders within its definition.
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Some famous examples of people who are bisexual are Brendon Urie from the band Panic! at the Disco, and actress: Angelina Jolie.
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2, Homosexuality.
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This is one the terms that most people tend to be familiar with.
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It means attraction to one's own gender, and sometimes referred as "gay" or "lesbian."
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Famous examples include comedian, Alan Carr and presenter, Sue Peterson.
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3, Heterosexuality.
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Heterosexuality is probably the most well-known sexuality.
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And whether right or wrong, it is often thought of as the "default", this is known as heteronormativity.
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It means attraction to genders other than your own.
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It is most commonly used to refer to binary genders.
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4, Pansexuality.
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Pansexuality is defined as an attraction to all genders.
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Some say those who are pansexual don't care about gender when it comes to their attraction, though not all agree with this assessment.
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Some people also use this sexuality and bisexuality interchangeably.
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Miley Cyrus is a notable person who is pansexual.
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5, Polysexuality.
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Polysexuality refers to people who are attracted to two or more genders.
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Typically, bisexuality and pansexuality are types of polysexality; though not all people who are polysexual use these terms.
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6, Asexuality.
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Asexuality is one of the lesser known sexualities.
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It refers to someone who does not experience sexual attraction to any gender.
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This does not mean; however, that they never have relationships or sex, which are common myths about asexuality.
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Bojack Horseman, the TV show, explores asexuality through one of the major characters, Todd Chavez.
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7, Gray-Asexuality.
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This is similar to the previous sexuality.
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However instead of never experiencing sexual attraction, someone who is graysexual may very rarely experience sexual attraction.
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They are still valid under the asexuality umbrella, despite occasionally experiencing sexual attraction.
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8, Demisexuality.
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Demisexuality, again, can technically fall under the asexual umbrella.
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People who are demisexual do experience sexual attraction while, only after an emotional connection is created.
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They wouldn't find a stranger on the street sexually appealing.
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But, after they get to know someone well, the possibility of sexual attraction is there.
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Demisexuality is considered the half way point between asexuality and allosexuality: those who experience sexual attraction.
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9, Androsexuality.
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Androsexuality is a sexuality that outside of LGBT circles is not well-known at all.
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It refers to someone who is attracted to a masculine gender presentation.
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This can refer to anyone of any gender: man, woman, or non-binary.
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10, Gynosexuality.
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Gynosexuality, like Androsexuality, is not well-known.
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It refers to someone who is attracted to a feminine gender presentation.
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This could, again, refer to any individual of any gender.
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We hope you feel more informed about sexuality,after watching this video!
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Which sexuality do you most identify with?
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Which sexualities were new to you?
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