Definition: Term used to refer to individuals who identify as a heterosexual, meaning having a sexual, emotional, physical and relational attraction to individuals of the "opposite" gender/sex.
The term "straight" often has a negative connotation within the LGBTQ population, because it suggested that non heterosexual individuals are "crooked" or "unnatural".
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The LGBTQ+ Guide (includes romantic orientations+)
RandomThis is a book that will help you understand the different meanings to the aromantic and sexual orientation spectrums
