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
Resources
QCHAT.CA is an LGBTQIA2S+ peer support association providing peer support and referral services to youth residing within the province.
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority has a sexual rehabilitation service.
Pornography is all over the place, but it’s rarely talked about. This guide gives pointers on starting the conversation.
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority published a pocket guide detailing how to support the sexuality of folks living in care facilities.
For a while now people have been asking for a short pamphlet on this topic for families and staff.
Intimacy coaches who have experience providing services for people with disabilities.
A PDF guide of adapted sex toys and sexual positions for bodies of all shapes, sizes, and abilities.
News
Love Without Limits is a podcast on disability, love, sex, and relationships.
