Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

The Sexual Health Team is committed to providing a safe space for all individuals seeking sexual health services. 

  • Sexual Orientation describes who you are attracted to emotionally, physically, and sexually. You may be attracted to members of the same sex, opposite sex, both or other sexes. Sexuality is a diverse spectrum, and sexuality can evolve throughout your lifetime. For more information on sexual orientation, see the  Sexual Orientation page on the sexandu.ca website.
  • Gender identity refers to how one thinks of one’s own gender. This can include identifying as male, female, transgender, and non-binary.  
  • Gender roles describe the traditional roles society expects males and females to act. 
  • Gender expression is the way people communicate their gender through speech, clothes, mannerisms, etc. 

Sexual health nurses are available to support you in understanding your sexuality as well as in accessing birth control and testing if needed. Contact the Sexual Health Clinic to speak to a nurse for support or more information. 

 

For more information, check out the resources below: 

A finger touching wooden blocks displaying gender symbols: female, transgender, and male.