Chapter 11 - Orientations - Definitions

Question 1

Affectional orientation

Answer 1

The interaction between affect and cognition such that it produces attraction, erotic desire, and ultimately feelings of love for members of the other sex, the same sex, or both.

Question 2

Anilingus

Answer 2

Oral stimulation of the anus, perineum, and surrounding area.

Question 3

Asexual identity

Answer 3

An identity label acknowledging that a person perceives little or no interest in engaging sexually with others.

Question 4

Bisexual identity

Answer 4

An identity status denoting individuals who have come to identify themselves as having both other-sex and same-sex oriented cognition, affect, and/or behaviour, and who have adopted the construct of “bisexual” as having personal significance to them.

Question 5

Biphobia

Answer 5

The fear, dislike, and/or intolerance of bisexual individuals.

Question 6

Bisexual orientation

Answer 6

An affectional orientation where affect and cognition are directed at members of both sexes, to one extent or another.

Question 7

Bottom

Answer 7

A gay man who assumes the penetratee role in anal sex.

Question 8

Conversion therapy

Answer 8

Therapy directed at changing a same-sex or bisexual orientation into a heterosexual orientation.

Question 9

Gay identity

Answer 9

An identity status denoting those individuals who have come to identify themselves as having primarily same-sex oriented cognition, affect, and/or behaviour, and who have adopted the construct of “gay” as having personal significance to them.

Question 10

Heterosexual orientation

Answer 10

An affectional orientation where affect and cognition are exclusively directed at members of the other sex.

Question 11

Heterosexism

Answer 11

Prejudice and discrimination against individuals of other sexual orientations and genders, based on the implicit assumption that heterosexuality is the norm.

Question 12

Homonegativity

Answer 12

Explicitly negative attitudes toward gay and lesbian people.

Question 13

Homophobia

Answer 13

The fear, dislike, and/or intolerance of gay and/or lesbian individuals.

Question 14

Identity disclosure

Answer 14

The process of telling another person or other people your sexual identity label.

Question 15

Internalized homophobia

Answer 15

The fear, dislike, and/or intolerance that gay and lesbian individuals feel toward themselves and/or others with a same-sex orientation.

Question 16

LGBTTIQQ affirmative therapy

Answer 16

Therapy directed at helping LGBTTIQQ individuals view their sexual/affectional orientation, sexual identity, and/or gender identity in a positive light.

Question 17

Lesbian identity

Answer 17

An identity status denoting those female-gendered individuals who have adopted the construct of “lesbian” as having personal significance to them.

Question 18

Queerphobia

Answer 18

The fear, dislike, and/or intolerance of members of the LGBTTIQQ community.

Question 19

Queer identity

Answer 19

An identity status that is intended to not label one’s sexuality.

Question 20

Same-sex orientation

Answer 20

An affectional orientation where affect and cognition are exclusively directed at members of the same-sex.

Question 21

Scissoring

Answer 21

The sexual practice where two women wrap their legs around each other and rub their vulvas together.

Question 22

Self-identification

Answer 22

The process of coming to accept for oneself a particular sexual identity label

Question 23

Sexual identity label

Answer 23

The general label one chooses to use to describe one’s sexual attractions (typically gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, or queer).

Question 24

Top

Answer 24

A gay man who assumes the penetrator role in anal sex.

Question 25

Tribadism

Answer 25

The sexual practice where a woman rubs her vulva against any part of her partner’s body.

Question 26

Versatile

Answer 26

A gay man who is willing to assume either the top or bottom role in anal sex.