Sexuality
Noun
A social construction that defines how people relate to one another in romantic, emotional, and/or physical ways. Though people are often assumed to be heterosexual (a frame of mind referred to as heterosexism), there are many sexualities that have existed across time and societies. Social and cultural forces regulate sexuality, and acknowledging the diversity of sexualities without prejudice is part of being in a pluralistic society.BMC’s Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery