Sexual identity is the self-image that someone has, regardless of the genitals with which they were born. That's to say, an individual with male sexual characteristics (a male gender) may feel themselves to be female, some would describe themselves as a "woman in a man's body." This individual would have a female gender identity.

No one knows exactly how sexual orientation and gender identity determined. However, experts agree that it is a complicated matter of genetics, biology, psychological and social factors. For most people, sexual orientation and gender identity are shaped at any early age. While research has not determined a cause, homosexuality and gender variance are not the result of any one factor like parenting or past experiences.

Religious and secular organizations do sponsor campaigns and studies claiming that GLBT people can change their sexual orientation or gender identity because there is something wrong. PFLAG believes that it is our anti-GLBT attitudes, laws and policies that need to change, not our GLBT loved ones. These studies and campaigns suggesting that GLBT people can change are based on ideological biases and not peer-reviewed solid science.

Sexual identity is the degree to which one identifies with the social and biological aspects of being a man or a woman. Most people identify primarily with their biological sex but transgendered people identify more with the biological and social characteristics of the other gender. Sexual orientation is defined by a person's emotional, romantic and sexual attraction to another. Heterosexuals are people whose sexual and romantic feelings are for people of the opposite sex.

Sexual orientation refers to who people are attracted to; a homosexual orientation would be towards people of the same sex, a heterosexual orientation would be towards people of the opposite sex. A bisexual orientation would be towards either sex. Gender identity refers to how people define themselves as male, female, or something else entirely.

The primary difference is that sexual identity refers to how an individual relates sexually to others while gender identity refers to how an individual relates to their gendered self. Terms such as asexual, heterosexual, homosexual and bisexual are terms relating to sexual identity.

No one knows exactly but experts agree that it is a complicated matter of genetics, biology, psychological and social factors. For most people, sexual identity and sexual orientation are shaped at an early age. While research has not determined a cause, homosexuality and gender variance are not the result of any one factor like parenting or past experiences. It is never anyone's "fault" if they or their loved one grows up to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.

Gender identity is a person's internal sense of being a man or a woman, a boy or a girl. Sexual orientation is someone's sexual attraction to others who may be of the opposite sex, the same sex, or either sex. Like other people, transgender people can be heterosexual, gay, lesbian or bisexual. Generally speaking, their gender identity - not their physical sex status - determines their sexual orientation.

For the safety and security of the marketplace, it is important that Prosper makes every effort to ensure that all individuals participating in the marketplace are 1) a real person, and 2) the same person they say they are. To this end, Prosper takes extra care in verifying the identity of all borrowers and lenders.

Gender identity refers to how an individual sees themself socially, as a woman, man, neither or both. It has no relation to their physical characteristics, but rather to how they choose to live their lives. This categorization may be fluid, over time or social situations.

Sexual orienation refers to the gender which a person finds themselves emotionally and sexually attracted. The common terms for the variety of sexual orientations are gay, lesbian, bisexual and heterosexual. Some individuals may identify themselves as asexual, and others as other.

During the original clinical study conducted by Medtronic for the approval of the therapy, less than two percent of RF therapy patients experienced impotence and less than one percent experienced retrograde ejaculation.

Identity (also know as Visual Identity or Corporate Identity) is a company's name, logo, typeface, colors, slogan, packaging, literature systems, etc. A key part of branding, corporate identity is the consistent image created by your company's print communications, ranging from letterheads to business cards to brochures, newsletters, and documentation. Electronic communications such as your web site, electronic newsletters, power point presentations, etc.

quot;Caregiving is so all-consuming, sometimes I forget who I was before this." If caregiving has become the primary focus in your life, take a moment to reflect on the other roles, interests, and talents you possess. Are there ways to give yourself time to continue these activities, even in a limited way? Try one of exercises on our A Moment for Yourself page to remember who you are; for instance, the writing exercises may be especially helpful.

There are some cases in which real, legitimate people don't pass the Prosper identity verification process. If this happens to you, there is a possibility that our information about your identity is erroneous, or you have a fraud alert on your credit report, in which case we will contact you and may ask for faxed proof of identity before allowing you to continue as a borrower or lender.

Prosper has a 100% Identity Theft Guarantee in place to protect borrowers and lenders from identity thieves. If a lender is the victim of a defaulted loan from a person who has committed identity theft, Prosper will repurchase the loan for the unpaid principal amount, and will work with law enforcement authorities to track down and prosecute persons who have committed identity theft.

No. Everything on Prosper is done anonymously, and there is never a need for lender and borrower to contact each other. If a lender and a borrower do communicate through the Prosper web site, it is entirely up to each person to choose how much information they wish to share with the other.

We will verify your Registry sign-up by sending you an email within thirty business days. Your Registry sign-up will not be considered "active" in the Registry system until the electronic signature has been verified.

a Mole, we will never display your real name. It is up to you to decide when and if you reveal your name to any of the candidates that contact you a candidate contacting a Mole, you agree to them having access to your personal details, including your full name