Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Basics

Sexual orientation describes who you are attracted to emotionally, romantically, and sexually.

Gender identity is about how you see yourself. It may differ from traditional expectations (by community, family, or others) that go along with the sex you were assigned at birth.

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