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Sexual Identity

Everyone – even someone who will never have sex – has a sexual orientation. Sex is about what people do, but sexual orientation is about what people are. It includes things like what kind of person we feel sexually & romantically attracted to – if we’re attracted to anyone this way. Words like straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and asexual describe some sexual orientations.

When we were born, the doctor probably said “It’s a boy!” or “It’s a girl!” Gender Identity is about how well we feel these words (boy, girl, man, woman) fit us right now. Do some words feel like they describe us better than others? Do none of them feel right? Words like male, female, cisgender, transgender, and gender fluid describe some gender identities.

This stuff can be fascinating. It can be complicated. We may wonder: Can gender identity or orientation change? Do I need permission to be gay? Are some sexual orientations and gender identities better than others? What does LGBTQ mean? What’s with the Pride Parade anyway?

Let’s have a conversation!

Videos

Hi, I’m Dee – A Real Talk Comic Book

Since childhood, people have been using words for Dee that don’t seem right. Now Dee is learning more about other people who don’t fit the words “woman”, or “man”, or “girl”, or “boy”. There are some obstacles, but Dee is figuring things out, and has big hopes for the future.

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The Advocate – Amy’s Story

What Does “Having Sex” Mean to You?

What Does Gay Mean?

What Does Lesbian Mean?

What Does Questioning Mean?

What Does Transgender Mean?

What Does Bisexual Mean?

Hi, I’m James – A Real Talk Comic Book
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Resources

Support Info

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abOUT Group

Facebook-based friendship & support group for LGBTQIA2S+ folks labelled with intellectual disabilities.

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Chronically Queer

A group for LGBTQIA2S+ people living with chronic health conditions and/or disabilities.

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Qmunity

Greater Vancouver’s queer, trans, and Two-Spirit community centre.

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Transcare BC

Care, surgical planning, and peer and community support for trans people across the province.

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Health Initiative for Men

Vancouver area group for gay, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit and queer men.

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Scarleteen

A sexuality and relationships website for teens and emerging adults.

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Amaze

A website with animated sex-ed videos on lots of crucial topics.

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Womyn’s Ware

Vancouver store that sells many sexual pleasure products like sex toys, vibrators, massagers, and lubricant.

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Options For Sexual Health

British Columbia’s largest sexual health nonprofit, with lots of info and services on their website.

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News

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What Real Talk Did From 2017 to 2022

In April 2023, we sent a report to our funders about all the things we did from 2017-2022. Now we’ve made version that’s way more fun to read.

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Real Talk awarded DABC 2022 Accessibility Project Grant

People With Disabilities Talk to BuzzFeed About Their Sex Lives

Is Pride Accessible?

Sex Education Season 3 Is Must-See TV

Love on the Spectrum Season 2

Canadians with Disabilities Discuss Consent

Video Series from Scandanavia
Paulin Bosma

Pride Month LGBTQ Resource Roundup

Animated TV Series Mixes Sex Education With Smart Comedy

BBC Story on Cognitive Disability and Sexual Identity

NBC News Story on Drag Syndrome

Netflix Series – Love on the Spectrum
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