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Transgender facts
The relationship between gender identity and sexual orientation
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Defining transgender
Gender identity and sexual orientation
Understanding gender dysphoria
Knowing helpful terms
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Defining transgender
Gender identity and sexual orientation
Understanding gender dysphoria
Knowing helpful terms
Gender identity and sexual orientation
Most people have a sense of physical, emotional and romantic attraction to others. Sexual orientation describes the group of people to whom this attraction is directed. For example, a person may be attracted to men, women, both or neither. Being transgender or gender diverse isn't linked to a specific sexual orientation. And sexual orientation can't be assumed based on gender identity or gender expression.