Sexual orientation

Sexual orientation refers to the gender(s) you're emotionally, romantically, and/or sexually attracted to. Sharing this information on a BDSM checklist helps potential partners understand your preferences and compatibility, though your BDSM interests might sometimes differ from your typical attraction patterns.

This is an open-ended question where you can describe your orientation in whatever terms feel authentic to you - whether using common labels like heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, pansexual, or asexual, or by describing your attractions in your own words. Remember that many people experience orientation as fluid or existing on a spectrum, and there's no pressure to define yourself with a specific label if you prefer not to.

Your sexual orientation may also be distinct from your BDSM role preferences - for example, a heterosexual man might enjoy submitting to other men in a BDSM context without sexual attraction. This is an opportunity to explore and express your authentic self in whatever terms feel right to you.

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