Am I gay? Are you born gay? Can you stop being gay?
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Am I gay?
Many people feel attracted to people of the same sex, and wonder whether this means that they are gay. For some people these feelings can be very intense and alienating. Some people who ask themselves the question ‘am I gay?’ are indeed gay, and go on to have gay sexual relationships. But other people find that these feelings change over time.
Some people are bisexual, meaning they are attracted to both men and women, and have relationships with both. Some people are not attracted to anyone and wonder if this is a sign that they are gay. Often it is only time that will resolve these uncertainties.
When do people know that they are gay?
There is no simple answer to this question, as it varies from person to person. Deciding you are gay often happens gradually, it may not be something you can initially put a name to, and it can feel very confusing.
During research carried out with young gay men in the UK, the men interviewed described a set of feelings which they gradua...
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