Kiera is a lesbian woman in her fifties. She was married to a heterosexual man and divorced after having three children. She has now formed a special bond with a very sympathetic, gentle and generous woman who is older than herself. Kiera has engaged in sexual relations with the older woman, and is considering changing her identity label. This is referred to as:
A. lesbianism.
B. transsexuality.
C. heterosexuality.
D. transgender.
E. person-based attraction.
Answer: E
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