Our 'What's on your mind? This can help if: you want to know what sexuality is you want to learn about the different types of sexuality you want to better understand your own or other people's sexuality. How do I work out who I am and what it means? Types of sexuality People use a few common labels to identify their sexuality. Lesbian Attracted mostly to people of the same sex or gender refers to women. Bisexual Attracted to both men and women. Pansexual Attracted to romantic and sexual partners of any gender, sex or sexual identity.
Polysexual Attracted to romantic and sexual partners of many but not all genders, sexes or sexual identities. Asexual Not really sexually attracted to anyone. Let those people know what you need from them. Do you want them simply to listen, or to share their experiences, or offer advice or support, or even help you talk to others? Allow people to be surprised. Give them time to process the information, and remember that it may take more than one conversation.
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The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website. Skip to main content. Sexual health. Home Sexual health. Sexuality explained. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Different types of sexuality Discrimination based on sexuality Sexuality and mental health Helping someone struggling with their sexuality and mental health Where to get help.
Different types of sexuality Sometimes, it can take time to figure out the sexuality that fits you best. Heterosexual and homosexual Most people are attracted to the opposite sex — boys who like girls, and women who like men, for example. Bisexual Sexuality can be more complicated than being straight or gay. Discrimination based on sexuality Equality and freedom from discrimination are fundamental human rights that belong to all people. Sexuality and mental health LGBTI people have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, homelessness, self-harming and suicidal thoughts, compared with the general population.
Some of the stressful experiences that can affect the mental health of an LGBTI person are: feeling different from other people being bullied verbally or physically feeling pressure to deny or change their sexuality feeling worried about coming out, and then being rejected or isolated feeling unsupported or misunderstood. Helping someone struggling with their sexuality and mental health If you are worried that someone you know has a mental health problem, look out for changes in their mood, behaviour, relationships, appetite, sleep patterns, coping and thinking.
Try talking to someone you trust — a friend, relative, doctor or counsellor, or use a helpline such as QLife , beyondblue or eheadspace. Remember, there is no rush to figure out your sexuality. Take your time. If you want, you can read more about coming out. About sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status discrimination , Australian Human Rights Commission.
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