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Why Trying Change Sexual Orientation Just Doesn't Work

Think sexual orientation can be changed? Think again! Everyone from the American Psychological Association to the American Academy of Pediatrics agrees that the most likely result of trying make a gay person straight is emotional damage, not the realization that you are hetero.

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Washington, Now the 7th State to Allow Gay Marriage

Monday February 13, 2012

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As of 11:30 this morning, Washington became the 7th state to allow legal, same sex marriage!

The measure was approved last Wednesday in a 55-43 vote in the state House of Representatives and will likely take effect sometime in early June.

Nice to know that people like, Dan Savage, Washington State resident and founder of the It Get's Better Project, who married his husband in Canada a few years ago can also tie the knot in his home town if he likes...

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Calling All GLBT Teen Poets

Monday February 13, 2012

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Any poets out there? Check out some poems by GLBT teens or post your own!

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Valentine's Day, Condom Month and Other Safe Sex Tidbits

Monday February 13, 2012

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Did you know that February isn't only the month of Valentine's Day, groundhogs and presidents? Nope, it is also somewhat officially known as "National Condom Month."

Condoms aren't perfect. They can be hard to find, interrupt the mood and feel a little funny at first. But most people who use condoms regularly get used to them and realize that they really aren't such a big deal. And right now, they are you're best shot for staying safe in a world where HIV rates are holding steady, where antibiotic-resistant types of gonorrhea are on the rise and where gay and lesbian teens still need to worry about pregnancies.

Have you ever used a condom? How do you feel about them?

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How Do You Kiss?

Sunday February 12, 2012

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Just in time for Hallmark's favorite holiday comes a pressing question: how do you kiss? As one gay teen writes,

"I was wondering if all the lucky ones out there who have / have had a boyfriend could share some making out / kissing tips?"

It's a good thing a lot of people have given this matter some serious thought! Here are some tips from experts and novices alike...

Got any tips of your own? Feel free to share them here!

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