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| − | Homosexuality refers to the condition that includes [[Same-sex attraction|same-sex attractions]], feelings, desires, sexual behavior, identity, and all its associated aspects, such as issues with masculinity, self-perception, emotional dependencies, and relationships.
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| − | Some people prefer to use the terms same-sex attraction (SSA) or same-gender attraction (SGA) to avoid the clinical and psychiatric misunderstandings that may come by using the term homosexuality. A person who experiences same-sex attraction or same-gender attraction may experience
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| − | * Intense attractions (which may or may not be sexual or erotic) without sexual behavior or
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| − | The term [[homosexual]] is a clinical term that may be offensive when used as a noun to identify individuals who are trying to overcome same-sex attraction as well as those who embrace a gay identity. The former typically prefer the terms same-sex attraction or same-gender attraction and the latter prefer the terms gay (referring to men) and lesbian (referring to women). Homosexual may appropriately be used as an adjective, such as homosexual behavior.
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| − | The terms [[gay]] (referring to men) and lesbian (referring to women) refer not only to personal feelings and behaviors, but they also describe a political, cultural, and social identity.
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| − | For more information, see [[Same-sex attraction]].
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| − | [[Category:Gender and Cultural Issues]][[Category:Controversial Topics]]
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