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Myths vs Facts
Sexual orientation is the same as sexual attraction.
Myth
Sexual orientation is the same as sexual attraction.
A person’s sexual orientation is defined by many factors, including their sexual and romantic attractions, their behavior and their personal identity.
Sexual orientations are easily categorized. You’re either gay or straight.
Myth
Sexual orientations are easily categorized. You’re either gay or straight.
Studies going back more than sixty years show that sexual orientation occurs along a continuum and many people have sexual orientations other than gay or straight.
It is possible to be attracted to people of all genders and identities.
Fact
It is possible to be attracted to people of all genders and identities.
A person who is pansexual or omnisexual has the potential to experience emotional, romantic, physical and/or spiritual attraction to people of all gender identities and gender expressions.
Learn more about what it means to be pansexual and other LGBTQ+ identities.