However, the exact nature and interplay of these factors is still not fully understood, and it is likely that sexual orientation is the result of complex and interacting factors. Social factors may include cultural norms, media representation, and social networks. Psychological factors may include early childhood experiences, family dynamics, and individual personality traits. Biological factors may include genetics, hormones, and brain structure and function. Research suggests that sexual orientation may be influenced by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors.

The complexity and variability of sexual orientation highlight the importance of respecting and celebrating the diversity of human experience. Some people may experience attraction to individuals of the same gender, opposite gender, multiple genders, or no gender at all. People may experience their sexual orientation as a consistent and stable part of their identity, or it may be fluid and change over time. Sexual orientation is a fundamental aspect of human diversity that has been recognized and studied across cultures and throughout history. Take note that sexual orientation is different than gender identity. Examples of sexual orientation include heterosexual (“straight,”) homosexual (“gay,”) bisexual, pansexual, and more. Sexual orientation is an identity that specifies which gender(s) a person finds sexually or romantically attractive.

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