Lorin Young

Lorin has a medical degree and has since started her residency in Psychiatry. She also has experience with a variety of volunteer organizations on topics ranging from HIV/AIDS education, tobacco education, and mental health.

I've volunteered at AlterHeros because the questions were always interesting and I have learned a lot through them. It is really important to have a forum like this where people can feel free to ask complicated questions.

Articles par Lorin Young

I was always a lesbian, am I turning bisexual over one man?

Question asked by cris (31 years old homosexual woman from Philippines, Philippines)

Question answered on July 28, 2009 by Lorin Young

Sorted in Bisexuality, Discovery, Questions

Hi Cris - Thank you for your letter. We tend to identify our sexuality a certain way as it makes it easier for us, as humans, to explain to ourselves and to others our attractions. However, sexuality exists on a continuum. Some people are attracted to the opposite sex 99.9% of ... Read more.

How do I juggle my feelings for my boyfriend and my best friend?

Question asked by Sammy (16 years old woman)

Question answered on June 19, 2009 by Lorin Young

Sorted in Love, Bisexuality, Questions

Hi Sammy, thank you for your question. It is difficult to experience attraction to two people, particularly when they are two people whom you love and you don't want to hurt. Being that one of them is your boyfriend and the other is your best friend, it is very important that ... Read more.

My friend touches and kisses me, is he joking around with me or is he straight?

Question asked by Charlie (16 years old man from United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Question answered on May 25, 2009 by Lorin Young

Sorted in Bisexuality, Causes of homosexuality / sexual orientation, Questions

Hi Charlie thank you for your question. I would start by telling your friend your orientation. Is he aware that you are bisexual and, if yes, can you tell him that you like him as more than just friends? The way that he is acting certainly makes it sound as ... Read more.

I feel alienated. How can I meet others in the LGBT community in my country?

Question asked by An (19 years old homosexual woman from India, India)

Question answered on April 8, 2009 by Lorin Young

Sorted in Family, Questions, Loneliness

Dear An: Thank you for your letter. It is difficult to realize who you are and then to feel that others do not accept you. But it is wonderful that you are so clearly sure of who you are and whom you are attracted to. That is a really big step that ... Read more.

Am I masturbating too much?

Question asked by someone (25 years old heterosexual man from Cyprus, Cyprus)

Question answered on March 21, 2009 by Lorin Young

Sorted in Facts, Questions, Health

Hello Someone: Thank you for your question. No, masturbating every day is not a problem unless it is embarrassing you or you are trying to get pregnant with someone. If you and a partner are trying to get pregnant, then masturbating every day would decrease the likelihood of you having healthy ... Read more.

Why do I need to fantasize about men to have an orgasm if I only like women?

Question asked by MJ Jackson (24 years old questioning woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on March 8, 2009 by Lorin Young

Sorted in Acceptance, Questions, Relationships

Hi MJ thank you for your question. I will start with saying congratulations for following your heart and engaging in a relationship with someone who you clearly find has many great qualities. I will continue by saying emphatically that just because you imagine men when you are having sex with ... Read more.

Irregular periods – Could I be pregnant?

Question asked by Jamie (15 years old heterosexual woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on February 26, 2009 by Lorin Young

Sorted in Questions, Health, Safe-sex

Hi Jamie thank you for your question. I will start by saying that it is very normal for women to have irregular periods for the first months and, sometimes, the first years of their period. Your bodies` level of hormones is changing during adolescence, which can cause the length of ... Read more.

I am being forced into an arranged marriage

Question asked by Renee (20 years old heterosexual woman from Belarus, Belarus)

Question answered on January 3, 2009 by Lorin Young

Sorted in Family, Questions, Relationships

Hi Renée: Thank you for your question. I have a question for you: how binding is this potential marriage, i.e. is your family insisting that you marry him or do you have the right to choose who you want as a partner? I ask this because your approach to the situation will likely ... Read more.

Should I come out as a bisexual?

Question asked by Caroline (17 years old woman from France, Metropolitan, France, Metropolitan)

Question answered on November 9, 2008 by Lorin Young

Sorted in Bisexuality, Coming out, Questions

Hi Caroline, Thank you for your question. It is very difficult to discuss who you are when you are not sure that others will accept that person. At the same time, hiding who you really are can be painful. It is also difficult if you have people who are important to ... Read more.

I think I am androgynous; does this mean I have gender identity issues?

Question asked by 'nana (16 years old questioning from United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Question answered on October 7, 2008 by Lorin Young

Sorted in En questionnement, Questions, Transsexuality

Hi nana, Thank you for your question. I have some questions for you as well – why are these gender identity issues bothering you? Do you feel that you need to have a label for who/what you are? It seems that you understand pretty well what it is that you feel comfortable ... Read more.

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