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homosexual /ho·mo·sex·u·al/ (-sek´shoo-al)
1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or directed toward the same sex. 2. one who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex.
homosexual [-sek′shəl] Etymology: Gk, homos + L, sexus, sex, gender 1 adj, pertaining to or denoting the same sex. 2 n, a person who is sexually attracted to members of the same sex. Compare heterosexual. See also lesbian. homosexual [ho″mo-sek´shoo-al] 1. pertaining to the same sex; directed toward a person of the same sex; the opposite of heterosexual. 2. one who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex. homosexual panic an acute severe episode of anxiety, due to unconscious conflicts involving sexual identity, in which there is the fear or delusional conviction that the person is thought by others to be a homosexual or is in danger of sexual attack by a person of the same sex, often accompanied by agitation, guilt, hallucinations, or depression.
homosexual, n a person with a sexual attraction to or preference for persons of the same gender;
adj having erotic attraction to, predisposition to, or sexual activity with a person of the same gender. homosexual Sexology adjective Characterized by same-sex contact; of, relating to, or having a sexual orientation as a person of the same sex noun A homosexual person: gay man, lesbian Patient discussion about homosexual. Q. Is this a malady if i am homosexual? because i feel sometimes very unhappy and outside the society... Some people would say - "oh yes", other could say: "i don't know, but i think this is not so common or normal", "homosexual? even the rats don't do it in the laboratories", "they should be exterminated", and so on. In fact we hear probably more bad stuff, than something else. My brother is homosexual and was very long depressive, because he could not tell it to our parents. Perhaps he is still depressive - a little bit from time to time. He lives with his partner. I do not pretend to have the key about it, nor the why nor the "how it comes". I share here with you what I have been taught some years ago. I can live with that. It makes for me sense. I know that many of you will not agree with it, but as long we have not a better explanation... A. Most psychologists, social anthropologists, psychiatrists, and even many historians these days agree that most of us are bisexual, when we are born, with some strongly heterosexual, and some having strongly homosexual preferences and it is societal pressures* which influence the ultimate expression of our sexuality with that majority. Much of this derives fron Christianity*, and the Roma Catholic church still regards homosexuality as a sin, even though they have now accepted evolution as fact. In the USA, most Christians still believe in the literal interpretation of the bible, with a creation, heaven, and hell. Associate with others like you. Consider moving to a place more accepting of homosexual lifestyles, such as San Francisco, Sydney, Australia, (even Melbourne has an exclusively gay pub [I don't know how they prove it] ). It is estimated that around 10% of the population are homosexual. BTW, "homo", means "same", as in homogenous. Lesbians are female homosexu Q. HOW DO I KNOW IF IM BISEXUAL? I WAS WITH HER ONLY ONCE...THOSE DA CONSIDER ME BISEXUAL? A. thanxs...very helpful...wInk Read more or ask a question about homosexualWant to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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