Gay refers to men who are romantically and/or sexually attracted to men.
Important facts about the term:
- "Gay" is the most common self-designation for homosexual men.
- The term can describe sexual, romantic and emotional attraction.
- In the past, "gay" was often used as a swear word. Today, many men use the word confidently and positively to describe their identity.
Like "lesbian", "bi" or "queer", "gay" is one of the terms that people can use to describe their sexual orientation.
