homosexuality

I came out to friends and now some are casting me out

Question asked by Tony (14 years old homosexual man)

Question answered on October 16, 2008 by annabelle dupras

Sorted in Gay & Lesbian, Coming out, Questions

Hi Tony! Thank you for your question. As you must know, coming out is not an easy thing do to, and so I think it's great that you found strength in yourself to speak openly to some of your friends about your homosexuality. From what I understand, you are going through a tough ... Read more.

Why does religion condemn homosexuality?

Question asked by irfan (20 years old questioning man from Pakistan, Pakistan)

Question answered on October 4, 2008 by JP Duc

Sorted in Gay & Lesbian, Questions, Religions

Hello Farhan, Thank you for contacting alterheros.com with your question. Your question is a very valid one that many people who practice diverse religions have asked and have struggled with because in almost all traditional religions, the beliefs are that homosexuality is either impossible (does not exist), immoral, deviant or unnatural. In ... Read more.

Positive Gay Man Are Healthier Gay Men: Negativity toward homosexuality predicts poor health

Article published on September 22, 2008 in myfoxtwincities.com

Sorted in Dossiers, Homophobia and transphobia, Health

MINNEAPOLIS – The degree of negativity toward homosexuality is what predicts poor sexual and mental health in gay men, according to a University of Minnesota study. 422 Midwestern gay and bisexual men completed surveys assessing their degree of homosexuality, their degree of positive or negative attitudes towards homosexuality, and a range of mental and sexual [...]

Human rights lawyer defends clients' right to be homophobic

Article published on September 8, 2008 in The Link by Rita Cant

Sorted in Dossiers, Homophobia and transphobia

Is Quebec ready to come out of the closet about its homophobia? That’s for three judges in a Human Rights Commission tribunal to decide, according to Fo Niemi, director of the Centre for Research Action on Race Relations. CRARR says human rights are at stake in a lawsuit between the first gay couple to marry [...]

Homosexuality in Jamaica: The Views, The Harsh Realities

Article published on June 17, 2008 in www.blackstate.com by Desriann Champagnie

Sorted in Cultures, Dossiers, Homophobia and transphobia, Politics

Homosexuality is defined as sexual orientation characterized by sexual desire or romantic feelings exclusively for persons of the same sex. Homophobia is defined as a fear of gay men or gay lifestyle and culture, but are Jamaicans afraid of gay men? Statistics prove that we are not. Jamaicans view homosexuality from many perspectives, some of [...]

I’m BiSexual, And I Don’t Know How To Tell My Parents.

Question asked by Sophie (14 years old woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on December 15, 2007 by sarah eidelmans

Sorted in Bisexuality, Questions

Hi Sophie, Thank you for your question. Talking to parents about your sexual orientation can be really hard. It seems like you are afraid your parents (particularly your dad) will not be very receptive at first. If you do choose to talk to your parents about how you identify and who you are ... Read more.

What is the cause of homosexuality?

Question asked by tazz kazz (19 years old homosexual man from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on October 13, 2007 by François Paquette

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

Hi Tazz Kazz! Thanks for your question. Obviously, it has always interested a lot of people to know how many people in the population are gay, bisexual or straight, and the causes of homosexuality. For the number of GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual) people in the population, it is true that ... Read more.

My sex ed teacher says homosexuals came from the devil, what should I say ?

Question asked by Keianna (15 years old homosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on August 1, 2006 by marilyn c.

Sorted in High-school, Homophobia at school, Questions

Dear Keianna, Thanks for writing us. I understand that you are wondering why your school hired a lady to give sex education class that is openly homophobic based on her religious values. You think that it makes no sense that she would answer questions about heterosexual sex, but not homosexual sex. Well, you are absolutely ... Read more.

Is there a cure for being gay ?

Question asked by mori (21 years old homosexual man from Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iran (Islamic Republic of))

Question answered on July 27, 2006 by sabrina prégent

Sorted in Acceptance, Gay & Lesbian, Questions

Hi Mori, I know that it's not what your hope to read but there is no cure for homosexuality. Homosexuality is not a behavior; it's a preference. And no, I don't know anybody who has been cured and back straight. I'm sorry, I know you can be scared, confused and maybe ... Read more.

My parents think its wrong to be attracted to the same sex…

Question asked by Alyssa (15 years old questioning woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on July 25, 2006 by marilyn c.

Sorted in Acceptance, Family, Questions

Dear Alyssa, Thank you for writing us. You say that you are attracted to boys, but also to girls, and you worry about how to let your parents know about your sexual preferences as they are against gay sex. First of all, let me tell you that nothing obliges you to let them know right away ... Read more.

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