A term for people who are sexually attracted to someone of the same gender. This identity can be used by both men and woman. The term “homosexual” had been used in the past but was associated with offensive connotations and is no longer recommended.

A woman who is sexually attracted to other women.

Men who have sex with men │ women who have sex with women.This relates specifically to sexual behaviour (which may not always be the same as sexual orientation). A person may identify differently than their behaviour. For example, a man who has sex with men could identify as heterosexual.

A person who is sexually attracted to two genders, such as being attracted to both men and women. Bisexual people are not necessarily attracted to two genders equally, and not always attracted to both genders at the same time.

The ability to be sexually interested in anyone regardless of their biological sex or gender identity.

A person who is not sexually attracted to other people. An asexual person may still engage in sex, and may even enjoy sex, but they are not sexually attracted to people.

A person who experiences little or no romantic attraction to others. Where romantic people have an emotional need to be with another person in a romantic relationship, aromantics are often satisfied with other forms of love like friendships and other non-romantic relationships.

A sexual orientation where someone feels a sexual attraction to people only after they’ve established an emotional bond with them.

An umbrella term that includes a broad range of sexual and gender identities, behaviours and expressions. Previously an offensive term, this word has been reclaimed and is used proudly by many LGBTQ+ people.