What does it mean to be Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual?”
To be lesbian or gay means that a person’s primary sexual and affectional orientation is toward people of the same gender. To be bisexual means that a person’s primary sexual and affectional orientation is toward both people of the same gender and people of the opposite gender. For most lesbians, gay men and bisexuals sexual identity includes more than just sexual attraction and behavior. Research points to the importance of additional dimensions, such as emotional preferences, psychological attraction, falling in love, and self-identification (Klein, 1990). There may be men who have sex with men, or women who have sex with women who do not identify as gay or lesbian. Being lesbian or gay is an identity that is accompanied by a rich culture, with traditions, celebrations, and a sense of community.
