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Common Questions About GLBT Teens

Here are some of the most common questions about GLBT teens.
Can a Person Be Asexual?
More and more people are coming out as asexual, which refers to not feeling sexual attraction to other people at all.
If I Want to Have Anal Sex with My Girlfriend Does that Make Me Gay?
If I want to have anal sex with my girlfriend does that make me gay.
How Do I Know If I'm Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual?
Information for teens who are questioning their sexual orientation.
What is Heterosexism?
Heterosexism is the assumption that everyone is heterosexual or that being heterosexual is preferable to being GLBT.
What Makes Someone a Lesbian
There are no definite conclusions as to what makes a woman a lesbian, but there are a lot of different suggestions.
Is Bisexuality a Phase?
A lot of people think that bisexuality is just a phase that someone will grow out of. Researchers, however, disagree.
What is a Femme Lesbian?
A femme lesbian is a woman who dresses and act in a way that society considered typically feminine.
What is a Butch Lesbian?
A butch lesbian is a woman who may dress and act in a way that society considers masculine.
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Bisexual Male?
Sometime people think only girls, not guys, can be bisexual. However it is totally possible to be a bisexual male!
Do You Embrace Gay Stereotypes? So What?
There are a lot of stereotypes about gay and lesbian people. So what happens when something you are into is stereotypically gay?
What Does it Mean to Be Heteroflexible?
Heteroflexible often refers to people who don't identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual but whom are open to same sex experiences.
What is Sexual Orientation?
Sexual orientation refers to the direction of a person's romantic and sexual attractions. There are many common sexual orientations.
What is Gender Identity?
Gender identity refers to whether we feel strongly that we are either male, female or transgender. Some people feel they do not conform to any gender identity.
What is the Difference Between Gender, Sex, and Sexual Orientation?
Sexual orientation, gender and sex are three distinct terms that often get confused.
Is Being GLBT a Choice?
Most people agree that sexual orientation is not something you can choose or change.
Do I Have to Have Sex to Know I'm Gay?
Many guys wonder, "Do I have to have sex to know I'm gay?" The answer is no!
Does a Same Sex , Sex Dream Make Me Gay?
An answer to the question, does a same sex dream make me gay.
Am I Too Young to Know I'm a Lesbian?
A common question from girls who are questioning their sexual orientation is, "Am I too young to know I'm a lesbian?" In general the answer is, no.
Can a Teen be GLBT?
It is definitely possible for teens to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Some people are aware of a GLBT orientation from childhood. For others it is something that only emerges later in life.
What Does the Kinsey Scale Have to Do With Sexual Orientation?
The Kinsey Scale refers to a sexual orientation measuring device created by the zoologist Alfred Kinsey.
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