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A place to read about sexuality & gender.
Read about orientation, gender, relationships and everyday life. Look up a term, find a practical guide or reflect on your feelings. Free, with no account needed.
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Who you’re drawn to is not the same as who you are.
Orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics describe different things. Clothing does not tell you someone’s orientation; physical traits do not tell you their identity.
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Is homosexuality an illness? Can appearance tell you someone’s orientation? Examine the evidence behind common claims.
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Bisexual, nonbinary, SOGIE: definitions, context and related concepts in four languages.
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