Okay, so, I’ve been digging into this whole “sexual orientation” thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I started off thinking it was pretty straightforward, you know? Like, you’re either into guys, girls, or both. But boy, was I wrong.
First, I started reading up on what sexual orientation actually means. Turns out, it’s all about who you’re attracted to, romantically and sexually. And it’s not just about the physical stuff, it’s also about emotional connection, who you connect with on a deeper level. So, I made a note of that, scribbled it down in my journal: “Sexual orientation = romantic + sexual attraction + emotional connection.”
Then, I realized there’s a whole spectrum. It’s not just straight, gay, or bi. There are people who identify as asexual, meaning they don’t experience sexual attraction, I jotted that down too. There were pansexual people, who are attracted to people regardless of their gender identity. I was making a list of all these different orientations in my notebook, trying to wrap my head around it all.
- Heterosexual (straight)
- Homosexual (gay or lesbian)
- Bisexual
- Asexual
- Pansexual
And then, the more I read, the more I realized that it’s not just about who you’re attracted to, it’s also about how you identify yourself. It’s about how you see yourself and how you want to be seen by others. I started thinking about all the people I know, and how they might identify themselves. It was like opening a can of worms, but in a good way.
I started to see that this whole sexual orientation thing is a big deal. It’s not just a label, it’s a part of who you are. And it’s different for everyone. I read some articles about how some people try to change their sexual orientation, but that’s a whole other can of worms, and it made me sad to think that people might feel like they have to change who they are. In my journal I made a note: “Cannot change, only accept.”
I also learned that sexual orientation isn’t influenced by culture or social stuff. That was a relief. People are just born this way, no matter where they live or how they grow up. This is what my notes said about culture: “Sexual orientation is not related to culture.”
My Conclusion
So, after all this digging and thinking and writing, I came to the conclusion that sexual orientation is a complex and personal thing. It’s about who you’re attracted to, how you identify, and how you feel inside. And it’s something to be celebrated, not hidden or changed. It’s a part of what makes us human. And I, for one, am glad I took the time to learn more about it. I feel like I understand myself and the people around me a little bit better now.
