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Guiding a gay youth while rejecting his sexual advances to both myself and my partner
Hi Randy,
Guiding a lost or new gay teen is something that is neither simple, nor easy. At least when straight people like teachers, principals, councilors, a school nurse, peer support persons, give information and guide a young homosexual things are clearer for them, youth are then empowered then they ... Read more.
I want an idyllic life but not being with this girl would tear me apart.
Hi Sally,
Let me begin by saying I think a lot of homosexual people go through a period of uncertainty ( or denial ). This is not necessarily to say that its a bad thing, but rather it makes the final revelation all the more meaningful.
I think you need to ... Read more.
Men: I’m attracted to everything above the waist only
Thanks for sending in your question Andrew,
At 15, you are in a period of adolescence (a period of important body changes, including sexual maturation) see the beginning of this answer http://www.alterheros.com/english/ask_experts/ask.cfm?QID=1870
It is perfectly ok to be attracted to women and men, attraction is a complicated process, our brain and our ... Read more.
My preferences and desires are confusing me at age 13.
Hi Paul thanks for your question
At 13 you're at the beginning of the sexual maturation process of when your body goes through major transformation of childhood to adulthood. You can read more about sexual maturation here http://www.alterheros.com/english/ask_experts/ask.cfm?QID=1870
This period of time lasts only a few years but brings huge transformation, ... Read more.
Am I bi? I like both gay and straight porn.
Hello Rolando,
Thank you for your question.
I understand that you are confused by your feeling do I like girls or guys.. well at 15 years of age you are in a period we call sexual maturation, your body is still growing and so is your brain. Sexual function usually starts in ... Read more.
Am I gay? And how do I find the right man for me?
Hello Jimmy, thanks for your question, we have received two questions from you as displayed above however in one question your age is 16 and in the other your 12. How I would answer the question differs a bit depending on your age.
Sexual maturation happens in young teenage years 11 ... Read more.
Is it wrong to have a sexual attraction towards your brother ?
Chad thanks for your question,
Many gay teens, who are still in the closet sometimes experience the situations you have described in your question. There are many factors involved in the coming out process; including personal acceptance, surroundings (family, friends, peers), cultural/religious beliefs, local law/society and the situation that a person ... Read more.
How can I remain straight?
Hello Rocky,
Thank you for your question.
It certainly seems that you are currently living through a difficult period.
From what you say I understand that you are mostly sexually attracted to men. However, you are not able to share the truth about your sexual orientation with your family or friends for fear ... Read more.
Irregular periods – Could I be pregnant?
Hi Jamie thank you for your question.
I will start by saying that it is very normal for women to have irregular periods for the first months and, sometimes, the first years of their period. Your bodies` level of hormones is changing during adolescence, which can cause the length of ... Read more.
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