Sexual preference

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The term sexual preference encompasses heterosexual and homosexual desire. It was used in the 20th century by gay rights advocates who sought to promote the view that each person should have the right to seek out the partner they prefer, whether of the opposite sex or the same sex.

Later, gay rights advocates preferred the term sexual orientation to avoid the connotation that homosexuality and heterosexuality were matters of "preference" or lifestyle choices, since they viewed them as inherent and unchangeable (They believed homosexuality was something one is born with).

"Sexual orientation" is the term recommended by the Associated Press stylebook when used in print.

For further details see sexual orientation.