What is homosexuality?
Q: What is homosexuality?
A: Homosexuality is a sexual orientation in which a person is romantically or sexually attracted to people of their own gender.
Q: How are men who are homosexual referred to?
A: Men who are romantically or sexually attracted to other men are usually called gay.
Q: How do women who are homosexual typically identify?
A: Women who are romantically or sexually attracted to other women can be called gay as well, but they usually refer to themselves as lesbians.
Q: Who makes up the LGBT community?
A: The LGBT community consists of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.
Q: Is it possible to estimate how many people identify as homosexual?
A: It is difficult to say exactly how many people identify as homosexual since it exists in all cultures and countries.
Q: Are there any other terms used for those who identify as part of the LGBT community?
A: Yes, some may also use the term queer when referring to members of the LGBT community.
Q: What does the acronym "LGBT" stand for?
A: The acronym "LGBT" stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender.