Ice Skating Rules

IN the World Ice Skating competition there’s a section for couples (usually the most watched on TV I think).

Does this ‘couple’ have to be a man and woman or could it be two men (or two women)?

As I understand it, the rules for international skating competitions are set by the International Skating Union. This link points to a very large PDF file with the current regulations for singles and pair skating. Rule 302, section 5 states

This link points to an even larger PDF file with the current regulations for ice dancing. Rule 500, section 2B states