Heterosexuality
![One version of a heterosexuality symbol](/Images/godic/202501/18/HeteroSym-pinkblue.svg5210.png")
![Abrahamic religions believe Adam and Eve as the first human heterosexual couple and the predecessor of the humanity.In Hinduism, Shivalingam (penis of Shiva) and Yoni (womb of Shakti) is often worshipped as a heterosexual symbol of divine power.](/Images/godic/202501/18/Peter_Paul_Rubens_0045210.jpg")
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![Structure of the androgen receptor (rainbow cartoon) complexed with testosterone (white sticks).[37]Testosterone contributes in the masculinization of the brainEstradiol also stimulates the androgen receptors.](/Images/godic/202501/18/2AM95211.png")
Heterosexuality is romantic attraction, sexual attraction or sexual behavior between persons of the opposite sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, heterosexuality is "an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions" to persons of the opposite sex; it "also refers to a person's sense of identity based on those attractions, related behaviors, and membership in a community of others who share those attractions."