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I’m a straight female but don’t like my femininity

I’m a straight female but don’t like my femininity

Question asked by Anonymous (21 years old heterosexual woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on November 9, 2010 by

Sorted in Alienation, Uncomfortable in my skin, Questions

Hi there, Thanks for submitting your question to Alterheros. Believe it or not, many people feel the way you feel - disembodied and seemingly the wrong gender, appearance and object of attraction. You are definitely not alone, and it is not abnormal to feel the way you feel, despite ... Read more.
How come I get aroused by shirtless men? I’m sure I like women.

How come I get aroused by shirtless men? I’m sure I like women.

Question asked by Alex (15 years old man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on November 1, 2010 by

Sorted in En questionnement, Uncomfortable in my skin, Questions

Hey Alex thanks for your question, First off you are 15, it is perfectly normal at your age to be confused, you are basically right in the middle of adolescence. Most boys start feeling attraction to the opposite sex, attraction to the same sex, attraction to both sexes and/or sometimes ... Read more.
I think I have sadism, gender, sexuality issues

I think I have sadism, gender, sexuality issues

Question asked by Noah (20 years old)

Question answered on November 1, 2010 by

Sorted in Abuse, Questions, Loneliness

Hi Noah, Sounds like you have a lot going on. I can understand why you are confused, frustrated, and questioning. I don't believe anyone wants to be perceived as vulnerable, whether they are male or female. I think that most people are happier to be seen as strong, and ... Read more.
My peers tease that I am gay – but I don’t think I am!

My peers tease that I am gay – but I don’t think I am!

Question asked by Peter (15 years old questioning man from Mexico, Mexico)

Question answered on November 1, 2010 by

Sorted in High-school, Harassment, Questions

Hi Peter, Jorge, a friend of mine ,is heterosexual, even though others often tease him and think he is gay. He is very popular among female friends, as he is charming, affectionate, caring and humorous. What I like about him the most is that he pays attention to details of people's ... Read more.
Am I gay if I get an erection while watching gay porn?

Am I gay if I get an erection while watching gay porn?

Question asked by Filipe (10 years old questioning man from Portugal, Portugal)

Question answered on October 27, 2010 by

Sorted in En questionnement, Questions

Hi Filipe! Thank you very much for writing in to us at Alterheros. You write that becoming aroused after mistakenly seeing gay porn has caused you to question your sexuality, despite the fact that you are attracted to and have been in love with girls. Your question is not uncommon among ... Read more.
I came out and was well received, but I feel so awkward now

I came out and was well received, but I feel so awkward now

Question asked by marco (22 years old homosexual man from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on October 26, 2010 by

Sorted in Family, Questions, Coming out

Hi Marco, thanks for coming to Alterheros with your question! First of all, congratulations on coming out! Although it might seem difficult right now, I hope you remain happy with your decision. I'm wondering what exactly it is that you are feeling guilty about. You mention that your parents are ... Read more.
Can I be labeled a girl or a boy or something in between?

Can I be labeled a girl or a boy or something in between?

Question asked by Elisa (16 years old heterosexual woman from Uruguay, Uruguay)

Question answered on October 26, 2010 by

Sorted in Alienation, En questionnement, Questions

Hi Elisa, In your question you express the idea that you may be happier as a boy and wonder what you could identify as. My short answer would be: you can identify yourself however you wish to. Labels are usually a quick and easy way to put oneself into a category. Whether it ... Read more.
Am I androgynous or transsexual?

Am I androgynous or transsexual?

Question asked by Donna Stringer (19 years old from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on October 15, 2010 by

Sorted in Questions, Transsexuality, Travestites

Hi Donna, First, our apologies for having waited so long to give you an answer. You are writing to us that you are questioning if you are androgynous or transsexual. You feel that you are not stereotypically female, you want to say you are male, and you want to look masculine, ... Read more.
I’ve always taken pride in my androgyny – am I transgendered?

I’ve always taken pride in my androgyny – am I transgendered?

Question asked by Ophelia/Orion (16 years old questioning from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on October 15, 2010 by

Sorted in Questions, Transsexuality, Travestites

Hi, Thank you for writing to Alterhéros. I'll try to answer your questions as best as I can. Reflecting on certain issues about your gender and sexual orientation could help clarify this situation a bit. Here are a few questions I think you might want to think about to understand yourself better. You ... Read more.
Is it worth opening up to him? I might lose his friendship.

Is it worth opening up to him? I might lose his friendship.

Question asked by Rodrigo (17 years old questioning man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on October 2, 2010 by

Sorted in Acceptance, Questions, Coming out

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.
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