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Heterosexuality (primarily refers to aesthetic, sexual and romantic attraction exclusively between two individuals of differing genders. It is characterised as a sexual orientation, contrasted with homosexuality and bisexuality.)
Homosexuality (refers to sexual and romantic attraction between two individuals of the same sex. Since the word was invented in 1869 by Karl-Maria Kertbeny, it has influenced the development of the modern concept of sexual orientation, gaining associations with romantic love and identity in addition to its original, exclusively sexual meaning.)
Bisexuality (is the human sexual orientation which refers to the aesthetic, romantic, or sexual desire for people of either gender or of either sex. For some writers, the term is parallel to homosexuality and heterosexuality, while for others the term expresses a blend of the two. Although observed in a variety of forms in human societies throughout recorded history, bisexuality has only been the subject of serious study since the second half of the 20th century, and some disagreement remains about its prevalence and nature.)
Asexuality (is a general term or self-designation for people who find sexual behavior unappealing, or who feel indifferent towards it. There is debate as to whether this is a sexual dysfunction or a sexual orientation; furthermore, there is disagreement over the exact definition of the word. The term is sometimes used as a gender identity by those who believe their lack of sexual attraction places them outside the traditional definitions of gender. There has been little research done on asexuality, but those studies that have been conducted suggest that, if it is a sexual orientation, it is among the least common.)
Monosexuality (is someone who is sexually attracted to one sex (or gender) only, monosexuality being this capacity for attraction or sexual orientation. A monosexual can be either heterosexual or homosexual. The term is fairly uncommon, mostly used in discussions of bisexuality to denote everyone other than bisexuals (with the exception of asexuals, who are sexually attracted to no one). It is usually considered derogatory by the people to whom it is applied, and is not in common use as a self-label by either heterosexuals or homosexuals.)
Autosexuality (is the sexual stimulation of, or sexual desire toward, one's own body. The term was popularised toward the end of the 19th century by British sexologist Havelock Ellis, who defined autoeroticism as "the phenomena of spontaneous sexual emotion generated in the absence of an external stimulus proceeding, directly or indirectly, from another person." The most common autoerotic practice is masturbation. As a sexual preference, autosexuality refers to people whose primary sexual interest is with themselves. It is rare for individuals to be sexually attracted only to themselves. It can be considered to be a paraphilia or as an exclusive preference to be a form of homosexuality.)
Pansexuality (is a sexual orientation characterized by a potential aesthetic attraction, romantic love and/or sexual desire for anybody, including people who do not fit into the gender binary of male/female implied by bisexual attraction. Pansexuality is sometimes described as the capacity to love a person romantically irrespective of gender. Some pansexuals also assert that gender and sex are meaningless to them.)
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