Are you a gay teen wondering about your health, sex life or how to meet people? Have you been thinking about getting involved with the gay community? Are you concerned about homophobia or your rights? If so, this is the place to find information!
1. Gay Men: An Overview
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Gay men are romantically, and / or physically attracted to other men. Being gay, or homosexual, is one sexual orientation.
2. Being Gay Curious
Questioning your sexual orientation or being gay curious, is really common for a lot of teens. Does it mean you are gay? Sometimes, yes and sometimes, no.
3. Do I Have to Have Sex to Know I'm Gay?
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Many guys wonder, "Do I have to have sex to know I'm gay?" The answer is no! That's because sexual orientation is about a lot more than the physical act of having sex.
4. Common Gay Myths & Stereotypes
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There are a lot of myths and stereotypes about gay people. Knowing what they are, and why they aren't accurate is a great way to fight ignorance!
5. Are STDs More Likely from Gay Sex?
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Twenty years after the advent of AIDS, gay men are still affected by the prejudicial assumption that sex between men inherently poses a greater risk for STDs than does sex between a man and a woman.
6. Does Masturbating Make Me Gay?
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Because a lot of people have misinformation about both masturbation and sexual orientation it is pretty common to wonder if masturbating means you are gay. (It doesn't, by the way).
7. I'm Turned On By Gay Porn. Does That Mean I'm Gay?
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A lot of interesting questions come up in the community forum. For example, a teen recently wondered if watching gay porn means he is gay.
8. I'm a Gay Teen. Is My Penis Size Normal?
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A lot of teens, both gay and straight wonder if their penis is a normal size. Usually, the answer is yes.
9. I Have a Girlfriend but I Think I'm Gay. What Should I Do?
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A lot of gay teens date people of the opposite sex. This can be really challenging and can also raise a lot of questions. But how to you figure out if you are gay, and what do you do once you have?
10. Gay Teens Talk About Coming Out
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What's it like to come out? Well, it's different for everyone. Here gay teens share their coming out experiences. Some will make you smile, others will make you sad. But just remember whatever the process, they all got through it!
