Scientists do not know the exact cause of sexual orientation, but they believe that it is caused by a complex interplay of genetic, hormonal, and environmental influences. <answer>They favor biologically-based theories, which point to genetic factors, the early uterine environment, both, or the inclusion of genetic and social factors</answer>. There is no substantive evidence which suggests parenting or early childhood experiences play a role when it comes to sexual orientation. Research over several decades has demonstrated that sexual orientation ranges along a continuum, from exclusive attraction to the opposite sex to exclusive attraction to the same sex.
Which ideas do scientist lean towards causing sexual orientation?
They favor biologically-based theories, which point to genetic factors, the early uterine environment, both, or the inclusion of genetic and social factors