The preference for a male or female partner - or both - is called

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The preference for a male or female partner is called sexual orientation. This includes attraction to the opposite gender (heterosexual), same gender (homosexual), or both genders (bisexual). Sexual identification refers to one's own gender identity, while gender identity refers to one's own perception and expression of gender. Sexual proclivity is not a commonly used term and can refer to a variety of sexual behaviors or preferences.

The Preference for a Male or Female Partner - or Both