Differentiate sexual identity and gender identity

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Sexual identity is the recognition of oneself as a sexual being and is determined by a complex interaction of genetic, physiological, and environmental factors. The beginning of your sexual identity occurs at conception with the combining of chromosomes that determine your sex. The major components of sexual identity are biological sex, gender identity, gender roles, and sexual orientation. Gender identity refers to your personal sense or awareness of being masculine or feminine.

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