Pseudohomosexual
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According to Lionel Ovesey, pseudohomosexual describes a man whom he characterized as becoming homosexual through abnormal interpersonal relationships rather than having an innate homosexual orientation. It can also function as a noun for such a man.
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What does pseudohomosexual mean?
Pseudohomosexual is a psychological and sexuality-related term attributed to Lionel Ovesey. It describes a male homosexual whom Ovesey characterized as having developed homosexuality through abnormal interpersonal relationships rather than through an innate homosexual orientation. As a noun, pseudohomosexual refers to the man described by the term.