	Sexual Orientation: The overarching concept that encompasses a person's emotional, romantic, and sexual attractions, including but not limited to homosexuality.

	Gay: A commonly used term to describe individuals who are attracted to people of the same sex, typically used for men.

	Lesbian: Specifically refers to homosexual women, who are attracted to other women.

	Bisexuality: A sexual orientation in which an individual is attracted to people of both their own sex and the opposite sex.

	Pansexuality: A sexual orientation in which an individual can be attracted to people regardless of their gender or gender identity.

	Coming Out: The process by which individuals disclose their sexual orientation to others, often involving self-acceptance and the sharing of this information with friends, family, or the public.

	Heterosexuality: The sexual orientation in which an individual is attracted to people of the opposite sex.

	Sexual Identity: A person's internal understanding and recognition of their own sexual orientation, which may or may not align with societal norms.

	LGBTQ+: An inclusive acronym that stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and other identities, representing the diverse spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities.

	Sexual Minority: A term used to describe individuals who identify with non-heterosexual sexual orientations.