Differences in brain structure may influence sexual orientation from "summary" of Sex on the Brain by Deborah Blum
It is a tantalizing idea that differences in brain structure could potentially play a role in shaping sexual orientation. Some studies suggest that there may indeed be variations in the brains of individuals with different sexual orientations. For example, research has shown that certain regions of the brain, such as the hypothalamus, may differ in size or function between heterosexual and homosexual individuals. These differences in brain structure have led scientists to speculate about the possibility of a biological basis for sexual orientation. Could it be that our brains are wired in such a way that influences who we are attracted to? While the exact mechanisms are still not fully understood, the idea that our brains may be involved in determining our sexual orientation is a fascinating area of research. One study, conducted by Simon LeVay in the early 1990s, found that a particular region of the hypothalamus known as the INAH3 was smaller i...
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