: Who a person is attracted to, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or asexual. Transgender people can have any sexual orientation.

: Many individuals do not identify strictly as male or female, using terms like non-binary , genderqueer , or agender . Historically, many cultures have recognized "third genders," such as the burrnesha in Albania or various identities within Indigenous and Jewish traditions. History and Activism

Understanding these communities starts with distinguishing between gender identity and sexual orientation.