Sexual identity is the understanding of one’s own gender, and how they see themselves. Sexual orientation is influenced by genes according to research available (Pinel, 2014). Sexual identity traditionally occurs at a young age, while sexual attraction commences at approximately 10 years of age regardless of sexual orientation which may be due to the adrenal cortex steroids (Pinel, 2014).
Sexual orientation of homosexuality and heterosexuality is influenced by genes, however there is no definitive explanation for transsexualism. Research of perinatal modified hormone exposure has been conducted on a variety of animals, the animals’ generally demonstrated sexual behavior not associated with their physiological gender. According to Pinel “the
Sexual orientation of homosexuality and heterosexuality is influenced by genes, however there is no definitive explanation for transsexualism. Research of perinatal modified hormone exposure has been conducted on a variety of animals, the animals’ generally demonstrated sexual behavior not associated with their physiological gender. According to Pinel “the