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What's sexual orientation origin?

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Dr. Henry Ng answered

Unknown: Studies on sexual orientation have looked at genetic, biological, anatomic and social causes. No one characteristic has been found to explain sexual orientation and erotic attraction likely, it is a combination of biologic and environmental factors.

Answered 6/17/2012

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