Acceptance
If I could pass, would my family support me if I decided I was transgender?
Hello Clay,
Thanks for writing in to us at AlterHéros. From the sounds of your post, it seems that you have become increasingly depressed over the years regarding your strong feelings towards potentially being a woman inside. You also mention that if you were able to pass as one, you would ... Read more.
Am I bi? I like a girl on Facebook who dresses like a guy!
Hi Calioppe,
From your letter, it sounds like you may be bi, but that isn't something you should be worried about. Many people are bisexual and feel attracted to or are drawn to members of both sexes. Also, your feelings towards both guys and girls are likely not something ... Read more.
Is it worth opening up to him? I might lose his friendship.
Hi Rodrigo,
Coming out can be very intimidating. Although it may seem overwhelming - try to think of it not so much as you coming out of some sort of hiding, but rather coming into your own. You have obviously been thinking about this for a while, and you're ready ... Read more.
I don’t want to waste my teen years on the ‘wrong’ sex.
Hi Isaiah,
Thank you for writing to Alterheros.
I am glad that you are aware of the fact that you are young and thus have plenty of time to decide. First of all, give yourself a pat on the back for that because many people your age are not aware of ... Read more.
Did I condition myself to like guys? And help for Christian queers.
Hi Kristy!
Thanks for writing in to us at Alterheros!
You mention questioning your sexuality because you saw women as objects of personal sexual desire, but attempted to change this by forcing yourself to think of males, and later choosing to date guys.
You later mention you tried forcing yourself to think about ... Read more.
My obsessive fear about turning gay ruined my sex drive
Hello Craig,
Thanks for writing in to us at AlterHéros. It sounds like you're having a really rough time right now regarding your sexual orientation. From all the things you've said in your post, it really does NOT sound like you're gay. Though it is true that ... Read more.
My bi friends say I’m not bi because I won’t have sex with girls
Hi Rebekkah,
Thank you for writing to Alterheros.
What I understand is that you would like to know if you are bi or not. From my experience, I would tell you that it is very normal to not be certain of your sexual orientation, especially when you are young. With time and ... Read more.
I want to get therapy to turn straight!
Hello Firoz thanks for sending in your question
There are no therapies that are recognized by world health authorities, which can change your sexual orentiation/indentity. The therapies you have probably read about on the internet or heard of locally may suppress your behavior temporarily or on a longer period of time...but ... Read more.
I felt guilty about masturbating. Now I keep thinking about penis!
Hi Johnn, thanks for asking your question
Let's start with sexual feeling; yes sexuality is something that is perfectly normal, a boy or male teenager should never feel guilty about his being horny, or having sexual thoughts, feelings, fantasies or desires. All these are perfectly normal; it's just religion, culture and ... Read more.
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