Sexual attraction to one's own sex Sexual attraction to the other sex a common term for homosexual men a common term for homosexual women Sexual attraction to both men and women a lack of sexual attraction to either sex a person whose gender identity is opposite to his or her biological sex

1. homosexuality

Sexual attraction to one's own sex

2. heterosexuality

Sexual attraction to the other sex

3. gay

a common term for homosexual men

4. lesbian

a common term for homosexual women

5. bisexuality

Sexual attraction to both men and women

6. asexual

a lack of sexual attraction to either sex

7. Transexual

a person whose gender identity is opposite to his or her biological sex.Do get sex change surgery. Can be homosexual, bisexual, asexual, ect.

8. Transgendered

a person whose appearance and/or behaviors don't conform to traditional gender roles.Can be gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, etc.

9. homophobia

Irrational fears of homosexuality, the fear of the possibility of homosexuality in oneself, or loathing towards one's own homosexuality

10. "normal sex"

If it works for you and your partner it is normal.
→ a range of behaviors and a range of frequencies
→ no psychological/physical harm to self or others
→ Does not interfere with daily activities or work

11. Dr. Polen-Petit's words of wisdom regarding how to conduct your sex life

G → Good: be good at what you do.
G → Giving: giving equal time and equal pleasure.
G → Game: be willing to try new behaviors that are within reason

12. Complete Celibacy

(no orgasm unless during a dream "wet dream") an expression of sexuality in which an individual does not engage in either masturbation or interpersonal sexual contact.

13. Partial Celibacy

(does engage in masturbation) an expression of sexuality in which an individual does not engage in interpersonal sexual contact.

14. Erotic Dreams

An expression or exploration of desires. Nocturnal orgasm may occur.

15. Erotic Fantasies

These occur during daydreams, masturbation, or sexual encounters with a partner
It is a source of pleasure and arousal. It is helpful during masturbatoin and sexual activities, and also helps with rehearsal
It allows tolerable expression "forbidden wishes"
It is a relief from gender-role expectations`