Heterosexual

Heterosexual or straight describes a person who is sexually or romantically attracted to the opposite sex. A heterosexual man is into girls, while a heterosexual woman is into men.

Most people simply call it being straight. Being straight doesn't depend on clothes, hobbies or how somebody acts; a masculine man can be gay and a camp guy can still spend his life chasing girls. If you're trying to work out whether a guy is straight or into men, see How To Tell If Someone Is Gay.

Like any sexual orientation, heterosexuality covers everything from dating and marriage to casual sex, one-night stands and hookups.

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