GLBT Basics: Background Info on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
GLBT Basics for Teens offers comprehensive, youth focused background information on sexual orientations and gender identities.
Bisexuals
Bisexuals are sexually and romantically attracted to people of the opposite gender and people of the same gender. Bisexuals can be male or female. There are many stereotypes about bisexual that need to be dispelled.
Bisexuals are sexually and romantically attracted to people of the opposite gender and people of the same gender. Bisexuals can be male or female. There are many stereotypes about bisexual that need to be dispelled.
Gay Men
Gay men are romantically, and / or physically attracted to other men. Being gay, or homosexual, is one sexual orientation.
Gay men are romantically, and / or physically attracted to other men. Being gay, or homosexual, is one sexual orientation.
Genderqueer
Genderqueer refers to people who do not adhere to strictly male or female identities and roles. A genderqueer person often chooses to present as neither clearly male, nor clearly female, but rather as a gender-free individual.
Genderqueer refers to people who do not adhere to strictly male or female identities and roles. A genderqueer person often chooses to present as neither clearly male, nor clearly female, but rather as a gender-free individual.
Lesbians
Lesbians are women who are romantically, and / or physically attracted to other women. Being a lesbian, or gay woman, is one sexual orientation.
Lesbians are women who are romantically, and / or physically attracted to other women. Being a lesbian, or gay woman, is one sexual orientation.
Transgender Life
Transgender individuals may have the genitals of one sex, but a gender identity usually associated with the other. There have been many notable transgender people throughout history, yet individuals who do not conform to rigid gender roles often face transphobia and legal challenges.
Transgender individuals may have the genitals of one sex, but a gender identity usually associated with the other. There have been many notable transgender people throughout history, yet individuals who do not conform to rigid gender roles often face transphobia and legal challenges.
Being Gay Curious
Questioning your sexual orientation or being gay curious, is really common for a lot of teens.
Questioning your sexual orientation or being gay curious, is really common for a lot of teens.
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.
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.
The Causes Sexual Orientation: Nature, Nurture or None of the Above
There a few different theories as to the causes of sexual orientation. Some people believe it is a natural, inborn trait while others think that sexual orientation emerges as a result of our environment. Today many people argue it is actually a combination of both.
There a few different theories as to the causes of sexual orientation. Some people believe it is a natural, inborn trait while others think that sexual orientation emerges as a result of our environment. Today many people argue it is actually a combination of both.
Does a Same Sex , Sex Dream Make Me Gay?
An answer to the question, does a same sex dream make me gay.
An answer to the question, does a same sex dream make me gay.
How Do I Know If I'm Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual?
Information for teens who are questioning their sexual orientation.
Information for teens who are questioning their sexual orientation.
Is Being GLBT a Choice?
Most people agree that sexual orientation is not something you can choose or change.
Most people agree that sexual orientation is not something you can choose or change.
Myths About Bisexuals
There is a lot of misinformation about what it means to be bisexual. Read this and clear it up!
There is a lot of misinformation about what it means to be bisexual. Read this and clear it up!
Separating Sex, Gender & Sexual Orientation
Sex, gender and sexual orientation often get confused even though they are three different things.
Sex, gender and sexual orientation often get confused even though they are three different things.
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.
The Kinsey Scale refers to a sexual orientation measuring device created by the zoologist Alfred Kinsey.
What is the Difference Between Gender, Sex, and Sexual Orientation?
Sexual orientation, gender and sex are three distinct terms that often get confused.
Sexual orientation, gender and sex are three distinct terms that often get confused.
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.
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 Gender Identity Disorder?
Gender Identity Disorder (GID) is a controversial psychological diagnosis that may be given to a transgender person.
Gender Identity Disorder (GID) is a controversial psychological diagnosis that may be given to a transgender person.
What is Sexual Orientation?
Sexual orientation refers to the direction of a person's romantic and sexual attractions. There are many common sexual orientations.
Sexual orientation refers to the direction of a person's romantic and sexual attractions. There are many common sexual orientations.
Myths About Gay Men
There are many generalizations about gay men. About guide to gay life, Ramone Johnson, takes on some of the more common ones.
There are many generalizations about gay men. About guide to gay life, Ramone Johnson, takes on some of the more common ones.
Blasting Myths About Lesbians
Myth busting about lesbians from Planned Parenthood's teen website.
Myth busting about lesbians from Planned Parenthood's teen website.