Sexual identity refers to the sexual orientation that one uses to classify oneself. Specifically, this refers to how an individual thinks of and identifies with their sexuality on a personal level. Sexual identity may also be referred to as sexual orientation identity.
An individual's sexuality is composed of three elements: sexual identity, sexual orientation, and sexual practices. Sexual identity refers specifically to the subjective perception of an idividual's sexuality. Sexual identity is a fluid concept. An individual's sexual identity may change over time or through experience.
