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Not looking for a sex change, but want to be castrated

Question asked by Andrew (44 years old questioning from United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Question answered on September 15, 2010 by Hillary Greer

Sorted in Alienation, Prejudices, Questions

Hi Andrew, thank you for writing to us with your question. I can't tell through your question whether or not you consider yourself to be a transgendered person, or not. For the purposes of answering your question though, I will be assuming that you do consider yourself to be transgendered. Just ... Read more.

I am terrified to reveal my true sexual identity

Question asked by Travis F

Question answered on July 29, 2010 by Équipe AlterHéros

Sorted in Questions, Transsexuality, Transsexuality at school or at work

Hi Travis, You say that neither your friends nor your family are very understanding when it comes to sexuality. If you think you would be in danger of violence or of being forced out of your home, I would suggest that you not come out to your parents until you have ... Read more.

Meeting other gay male teens in Humberside UK

Question asked by Andy (14 years old homosexual man from United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Question answered on June 2, 2010 by Kay Wo

Sorted in Dating, Questions, In the community

Hi Andy, Thanks for writing in to us at AlterHéros with your question. First of all, we deeply apologize for taking so long to get back to you. Our UK correspondent got held up and never got a chance to write a response. Hopefully this reply isn't ... Read more.

Support groups for cross-dressers in Ontario

Question asked by yvonne Cote (47 years old heterosexual woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on October 9, 2009 by Dee Gamme

Sorted in Tools for reaching out, Questions, Travestites

Hello Yvonne, Thanks for contacting Alterheros! Kitchener is a tricky area in which to find resources for men who cross-dress, as even resources for general LGBTAQ queries are scarce. It seems one needs to be in the vicinity of the GTO (Greater Toronto Area) to have access to many services or community groups. ... Read more.

MY hormones! AH! I don’t want a label, but where do I fit in?

Question asked by Jack (16 years old questioning man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on July 31, 2009 by Rimma Orenman

Sorted in Acceptance, Bisexuality, Questions

Hi Jack, Thank you for your question. If I understand correctly, you are struggling to understand yourself in terms of your sexual orientation. From what you write, it sounds to me like you are quite attuned to your emotions and you analyze events and your reactions to them in detail in order ... Read more.

Non University-run bi/gay organizations

Question asked by Anonymous (28 years old homosexual man from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on May 16, 2009 by JP Duc

Sorted in Dating, Entertainment, Questions

Hi anonymous thanks for your question, To start I have to stress that it is simply easier to accustomize yourself to other languages or you may not find a group that is able to cater to your needs Already the Quebec gay community is quite fractioned with all the specialized groups ... Read more.

Am I asexual?

Question asked by anon (20 years old)

Question answered on April 7, 2009 by Kay Wo

Sorted in Definitions, En questionnement, Questions

Hello anon, Thanks for writing in to us at AlterHéros with your question. From the sounds of it, you seem to be a pretty happy person when it comes to your family, friendships and not having any romantic relationships. The thing that appears to be bothering you right now ... Read more.

An Interdisciplinary Approach

Article published on December 31, 2008 in AlterHeroes by Sarah Needles

Sorted in Dossiers, In the community

On November 7, 2008, at the Université du Québec à Montréal, a small crowd of professors, researchers and well-wishers gathered to celebrate the launch of a new book entitled Intersections: Cultures, sexualités et genres. The book is the latest product of a study exploring the links between cultural and sexual minorities and gender in Quebec.

I would like to know about resources for transgender individuals in Ontario

Question asked by Mickey (17 years old from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on December 24, 2008 by JP Duc

Sorted in Dating, Questions, Transsexuality

Hi Mickey, Here are the ressources I found online in your area, you can also contact your local health authority or youth health service organisation (public clinic or community center). People who work locally with queer youth have a list of contacts that may not be available online, so contact this group ... Read more.

Who are the real lesbians?

Article published on June 16, 2008 in The New Zealand Herald by By John Walsh

Sorted in Dossiers, Misconceptions & Clichés, Lesbian living

When is a lesbian not a Lesbian? The answer’s in the capital letter. It’s when you are a woman who loves women, rather than an inhabitant of the Aegean paradise of Lesbos (or Lesvos in the modern spelling). For decades, foolish and unsophisticated tourists have giggled about the coincidence of the Greek island and the [...]

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