GLBT Basics: Background Info on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity

We are so used to hearing how hard it is to be a gay teen, that we often forget that this isn't the whole story. But there are some pretty things awesome thing about being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Share your ideas on what the best parts about being gay are here.

Everything from a great emotional connection to not feeling like you have to conform to society's rules are some of the things GLBT teens say are the best parts about being gay.

Questioning your sexual orientation or being gay curious, is really common for a lot of teens.

Here are five important facts about gay teen life.

An overview of issues relevant to lesbians.

Information on being transgender.

An overview of issues relevant to bisexual teens.

Pansexuality (sometimes called omnisexuality or polisexuality) refers to feeling attraction to people regardless of their gender identities, sex or sexual orientation.

Today's gay teens have more opportunities than ever, but that doesn't mean that everything is easy.

Here is everything you need to know about figuring out your sexual orientation.