LGBTQ+

Attraction - There are many different types of attraction, including: Sexual attraction: attraction that makes people desire sexual contact or shows sexual interest in another person(s). Romantic attraction: attraction that makes people desire romantic contact or interaction with another person or persons. Aesthetic attraction: occurs when someone appreciates the appearance or beauty of another person(s), disconnected from sexual or romantic attraction. Sensual attraction: the desire to interact with others in a tactile, non-sexual way, such as through hugging or cuddling. Emotional attraction: the desire to get to know someone, often as a result of their personality instead of their physicality. This type of attraction is present in most relationships from platonic friendships to romantic and sexual relationships. Intellectual attraction: the desire to engage with another in an intellectual manner, such as engaging in conversation with them, "picking their brain," and it has more to do with what or how a person thinks instead of the person themselves.

This page will delve into Sexual and Romantic Attraction. Everyone's Sexual Identity will be a mix of many things. One can have sexual attraction without romantic attraction and vice versa. Please see the diagram below:

The following is a non-exhaustive list , intended to provide the most basic overview. These are not hard boundaries but instead illustrate the wonderfully complex and nuanced area of attraction. Each flag below is a link for a more detailed exploration:

		SEXUAL ROMANTIC HETERO-attraction toward person(s) of a different gender HOMO-attraction towards person(s) of the same gender   BI-attraction toward males and females PAN-attraction towards persons of every gender(s) POLY-attraction toward multiple, but not all genders A-individuals who do not experience attraction toward individuals of any gender(s) DEMI-an individual who does not experience attraction until after a close emotional bond has been formed. GRAY-individuals who do not often experience romantic attraction