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lesbian
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A lesbian is a woman who is attracted to women romantically and/or sexually. The term is an important identity label that helps people describe their sexual orientation and connect with others who share similar experiences.
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- women who have sex with women
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- Etymology
- Sexuality and identity
- Biological factors
- Lesbian identity formation
- Self-identification and behavior
- The importance of sex
- In history
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A lesbian is a homosexual woman or girl. The word is also used as an adjective for women in relation to their experiences, regardless of their sexual orientation; or as an adjective relating to female homosexuality.
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