Complicatedness of Sexuality
Human sexuality is the way people experience and express themselves sexually. This involves biological, erotic, physical, emotional, social, or spiritual feelings and behaviors. Because it is a broad term, which has varied over time, it lacks a precise definition . Multidimensional components indicate a specific sexual orientation and can include whether an individual: Engages in sexual behaviour with men, women, both or neither. Feels sexual desire for men, women, both or neither. Falls in love with men, women, both, or neither. Identifies himself or herself with a specific sexual orientation. The complexity and ambiguity of defining sexual orientation. The complexity and ambiguity of defining sexual orientation result from the varying combinations and degrees of these four components. For example, how much sexual attraction to and experience with the same sex can someone have and still be heterosexual? And, vice versa, how much sexual attraction to and behavior with the other sex ca...