What are Some Health Risks that LGBTQ Youth are at Risk For?

Discussion LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning people) terminology describes sexual orientation, not sexual behavior and is a common term used. Individuals may reject this term and prefer other terminology such as a man having sex with other men (MSM) or a woman having sex with other women (WSW). Over time terminology may change also, such as the word queer that has had a negative connotation, but in contemporary usage is also used as a unifying term for anyone who is a sexual minority. Some sexual definitions include: Sexual orientation is the sexual desire for a particular gender, or an intensive internal physiological desire for a particular gender. Homosexual, heterosexual and bisexual are examples of sexual orientation. Sexual orientation is stable over time, and is resistant to conscious control. It is not a choice. Sexual behavior are physical behaviors that are conscious choices. These behaviors are usually motor, (e.g. “he plays with dolls”, “she’s so macho”) and may or may not change over time. Gender identity is a person’s self concept of their own gender and includes an integration of the person’s biological sex, gender role expression and sexual orientation. Gay refers to a male whose primary, loving, sexual and/or intimate relationships are with men. Lesbian refers to a woman whose primary, loving, sexual and/or intimate relationships are with women. Bisexual refers to a person who is sexually, e...
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