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I feel more comfortable around women than men. Am I a lesbian?

I feel more comfortable around women than men. Am I a lesbian?

Question asked by Sandy (25 questioning, Canada)

Question answered on July 23, 2011 by

Sorted in Definitions, En questionnement, Gay & Lesbian, Questions, Am I gay, lesbian, bi or trans?

Hi Sandy, Thank you for writing to Alterheros with your questions. You bring up a few different ideas and concerns about your sexuality and whether or not it has been influenced by witnessing other people’s abusive relationships. You say that you feel threatened by men and in turn, prefer to be around ... Read more.
Can I be a transwoman and a tomboy ?

Can I be a transwoman and a tomboy ?

Question asked by tsundere.girl (22, Belgium)

Question answered on June 15, 2011 by

Sorted in Being transsexual and homosexual, Questions, Am I transexual, transgender or travesti?

Hi Tsundere.girl, Thank you for contacting AlterHeros with your question. From what you’re telling me, I understand that you have some conflicting feelings with regard to gender issues and your sexuality. You also mention that in an ideal situation, you would be a male-to-female transsexual, but wouldn’t adhere to the socially ... Read more.
Am I still a lesbian if I’m attracted to my transgender friend?

Am I still a lesbian if I’m attracted to my transgender friend?

Question asked by Sara (22 years old homosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on January 16, 2011 by

Sorted in Friendship, Love, Discovery, Age difference, En questionnement, Questions, Relationships, Transsexuality, Lesbian living, Trans living

Hi Sara, You say you have been with the same girlfriend for a while now.  How long is that to you? Some people might think that 6 months is a long time, others might say 2 years. You want to know if you are still considered a lesbian if you ... Read more.
I can’t stop making lesbian jokes to my friend who hurt me

I can’t stop making lesbian jokes to my friend who hurt me

Question asked by (21 years old heterosexual man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on December 6, 2010 by

Sorted in Abuse, Alienation, Questions

Hi and thanks for coming to us with your question. I will do my best to assist you with your problem. So if I understand correctly, you have a female friend with whom you had some sexual chemistry, which eventually led to a sexual encounter between you. After this, however, she ... Read more.
I get more excited about women, but would prefer to have a boyfriend

I get more excited about women, but would prefer to have a boyfriend

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

Question answered on December 6, 2010 by

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

Hello Nicole, First off, I would like to commend you on standing up for gay rights and supporting the gay community! I know it is not an easy thing to do to stand up to your peers and confront them about something important to you. In your statement, you said that ... 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.
I cheated with a girl. He took me back but am I bi? Lesbian?

I cheated with a girl. He took me back but am I bi? Lesbian?

Question asked by Laura (21 years old questioning woman from Peru, Peru)

Question answered on August 4, 2010 by

Sorted in Bisexuality, En questionnement, Questions

Hi Laura, Thank you for writing into Alterheros with your question. You explain that you recently had an experience with a girl while still in a relationship with your boyfriend. After disclosing this to your boyfriend, he is willing to put this aside and to continue the relationship, but you ... Read more.
I am in love with my lesbian friend !

I am in love with my lesbian friend !

Question asked by daniel (23 years old heterosexual man from Australia, Australia)

Question answered on May 24, 2010 by

Sorted in Love, Questions

Hello Daniel! If I understand it well, you're in love with someone who's already engaged and you don't know if and how to let her know of your feelings. It is a really delicate situation, you should carefully consider the consequences. You say that she's been a lesbian for only 3 years. ... Read more.
My husband is trans – I feel like he was dishonest from the start

My husband is trans – I feel like he was dishonest from the start

Question asked by Marie (51 years old heterosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on April 16, 2010 by

Sorted in Questions, Transition, Transsexuality

Hi Marie, Thank you for sharing your question with us here at Alterheros. Recently, your husband of 29 years came out to you about his transgendered identity. He advised you of some of the physical characteristics that would be changing, including plans to remove his male genitalia. In the past, you mention ... Read more.
Repulsed by men since I was raped, I don’t know if I’m a lesbian

Repulsed by men since I was raped, I don’t know if I’m a lesbian

Question asked by Linzi (31 years old woman from United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Question answered on March 16, 2010 by

Sorted in Causes of homosexuality / sexual orientation, Gay & Lesbian, Questions

Hi Linzi, I think what's especially important when someone does something bad to us is not to generalize. Each person is unique in his or her own way and this is why stereotyping should be avoided. I'm not trying to take away from the gravity of the incident that occurred, because ... Read more.
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