Extracurricular activities
Should I ask her if she’s bisexual?
Hi Kyla,
It is tough to figure out what other people are thinking. It can be even harder to interpret their actions.
You mentioned that you are bisexual. Do your friends know this? This girl might be nervous or curious. Being a teenager is a tough time. Perhaps this ... Read more.
I don’t have many chances to talk to boys, but maybe I prefer girls?
Hi Leonie
Thanks for coming to us with your question.
I understand that going to an all girls school can limit the interaction you experience between other boys of your age. Do any of the immediate friends you mention have any brothers close in age that you get along with ... Read more.
I asked her to hang out but I’m scared of rejection.
Hi, Kim!
The fact that you were upset knowing she was upset may indicate many things, the big ones being
a) That you care for her, in a way that goes deeper than lust.
b) That you still view her as a friend, and are naturally upset,
and
c) That you are a compassionate human ... Read more.
Should I tell these girls I like them?
Hi Tega, thanks for writing to Alterheros with your question.
Telling someone that you have a crush on them is always a pretty intimidating and scary thing to do! The fact that you are crushing on girls that may or may not like other girls definitely adds to the stress and ... Read more.
Where can I meet other teens to date?
Hi Julie,
Thank you for your question.
This must be an exciting time for you, but perhaps also a little frightening? A little lonely? It seems from your question that you are searching for like-minded GLBT (gay-lesbian-bisexual-trans) teens to date and perhaps also to just talk to.
Unfortunately I do not know where ... Read more.
How can I meet other gay teens in my area?
Hi Guy, thanks for your question.
Being young and out is never easy, now teens sometimes feel ready to come out of the closet and start dating at 13 and 14 years old! When you're a young teen it's sometimes difficult to find others your age, lot's of stuff is off ... Read more.
Will Black Jocks Ever Come Out?
In November 1991, Earvin Magic Johnson came out on the then-popular Arsenio Hall Show. Came out as a straight person, that is. Days before, Magic had admitted his HIV status to the world and retired from basketball (for the first time). With the world still reeling from the shocking announcement, the Lakers star with the [...]
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Out and Proud Athletes
For further information on the following Out and Pround atheletes, we suggest you visit www.Outsports.com Eric AndersonTrack coach and researcherNicknamed “Gumby,” he is an openly gay track coach in Southern California. Wrote “Trailblazing,” an autobiographical account of his coming out as an openly gay high school cross country coach. Anderson has done extensive research into [...]
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Gays in Sport
Sport is likely the most homophobic institution in America. It's more homophobic than the church, and considerably more homophobic than the military. While we know of hundreds of gay priests, and thousands of gay military servicemen, we know of only a handful of openly gay professional athletes. It is commonly understood, and rightfully so, that [...]
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Question asked by Travis (16 years old homosexual man from United States of America, United States of America)
Question answered on July 24, 2009 by Evelyn Kuang
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