Gay living

I’m not into stereotypical gay men – I want male energy, not female energy!

Question asked by Craig (26 years old homosexual man from South Africa, South Africa)

Question answered on May 12, 2010 by JP Duc

Sorted in Misconceptions & Clichés, Questions, Gay living

Thank you for your question, Craig, It is difficult to determine everyone's exact sexual interests, ie. desires, lust, fantasy, sexual wants/needs, emotional state. Human sexuality is something that is very complex, there are even therapists that are called Sexologists. They study human sexual behavior in University for 3 years and more ... Read more.

I’m gay, but keep having ‘straight’ dreams.

Question asked by Gwénaël Belléröse (23 years old homosexual man from France, France)

Question answered on November 18, 2009 by Hillary Greer

Sorted in Discovery, Questions, Gay living

Hi Gwénaël, thanks for sharing your question with Alterheros. Although I am far from an expert about dreams and their significance, I will try my best to work through this situation with you. It can be overwhelming and confusing when your own thoughts and emotions seem out of your control. We, ... Read more.

Should I kill myself if my teacher reacts badly to my love for him?

Question asked by Prem (23 years old questioning man from India, India)

Question answered on July 2, 2009 by Rimma Orenman

Sorted in Questions, Suicide, Gay living

Hi Prem, Thank you for writing in. It sounds like you are living through a very difficult and confusing period. First, you are coming to terms with your sexual orientation. I think you are saying that you see yourself currently as mostly attracted to men and consider yourself as "gay." I congratulate ... Read more.

I’m Pakistani and Gay – I need help!

Question asked by m. nasir (28 years old homosexual man from Pakistan, Pakistan)

Question answered on June 2, 2009 by Hillary Greer

Sorted in Questions, Religions, Gay living

Hi M. Nasir, It's hard when the community that you live in doesn't accept you for who you are and doesn't treat you with full equality. This is something that minorities of all kinds (not just homosexual people) around the world face on a daily basis. From what I can tell ... Read more.

Moving to Montreal!

Question asked by Emily Coates (19 years old woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on March 10, 2009 by JP Duc

Sorted in Pride without borders, Questions, Gay living

Thank you, for your question Emily, Yea! more queers moving to Montreal. For living arrangements it depends if you're coming to Montreal to work or study and if you will have a car or not. For the purpose of this answer I will focus on living arrangements for those who don't have ... Read more.

When perception keeps gays and lesbians away from the big picture

Article published on October 8, 2008 in AlterHeroes by Billy Glover

Sorted in Dossiers, Gay living

The founders of our nation were willing to risk their “all” to make us free, and set a goal of equal rights for all who would become Americans. The leaders were intelligent, and did not all agree on issues, but put aside their disagreements for the good of the cause.

Being gay in Mexico

Article published on October 18, 2006 in AlterHeroes by François Paquette

Sorted in Cultures, Dossiers, Gay living

This interview has been made with Victor, a Mexican-born lawyer who lived for more than 30 years in Mexico, before moving to Canada with his boyfriend three years ago… This interview reflects his own experience, not a professional point of view. The issues presented here are not absolute facts, only opinions of a person that [...]