Welcome to "It's Not A Preference!"

Several times over the past few years, I have noticed the term sexual preference come up in the media. This is a pet peeve, and something I have decided to do something about. I am setting up this blog to point out these instances and see if I can educate the misinformed, and try to get them to use the term correctly.

In most cases, when the term sexual preference is misused, it is being used to describe one's sexual orientation. Sexual preference implies there is a preference or choice to one's sexuality, as if homosexuals (and heterosexuals alike) have the option to choose their sexual orientation. This perpetuates the myth that one's sexual orientation is a choice.

Do you have the option to choose your sexual orientation?

You know the answer to that. So do I.

(Note: this does not apply to members of the "Ex-Gay Christian" movement. Apparently, they can choose their sexuality. And one day, when their teachers convince them that they can fly, we will start hearing stories on the news of unexplained piles of Ex-Gay Christians lying in pieces at the bottom of a ravine, with dreadful, yet questioning looks on their faces.)

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I'll be keeping an eye on the media for the term "sexual preference". If you see or hear it used inappropriately, let me know! Email me at itsnotapreference@gmail.com.

Feel free to comment on this post as well as future posts. Naturally, I have the right to delete anything I deem to be offensive, or simply stupid. If you don't like it, start your own blog, and tolerate accept mine. :)