Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Homosexuality refers to the sexual or romantic attraction, behavior, or orientation towards individuals of the same sex. It is a natural variation of human sexuality and not considered a mental disorder.
Related terms
Heterosexuality: Refers to sexual or romantic attraction, behavior, or orientation towards individuals of the opposite sex.
A person's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions towards men, women, both genders, or none.
LGBTQ+: An acronym that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning. It represents a diverse range of sexual orientations and gender identities beyond just homosexuality.