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Are all gender variant individuals gay, lesbian or bisexual?
There is a common misunderstanding that gender variant individuals are gay, lesbian or bisexual, however this is not necessarily the case. This is because gay, lesbian, and bisexual identities refer to an individual’s ‘sexual orientation’ which is different than an individual’s gender identity. Sexual orientation refers to an individual’s emotional and sexual attraction which may be to members of the same or the opposite sex, or both. This has nothing to do with one's gender.
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What is the difference between sex and gender?
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A friend of mine told me their non-binary, what does that mean?
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My friend is transgender, does that mean they're non-binary?
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What is the difference between transgender and transsexual?
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Why using "preferred pronouns” is important?
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What are some medical treatments that can be used for someone seeking to transition?
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