“With my current girlfriend, there is a lot of T-A-L-K about sex, pleasure and contraception. It is equally important, if not more, that she enjoys sex as much as me.”
—Russell, 18, Canada
What is GLBTQ?
“GLBTQ” is an abbreviation for “Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and/or Questioning.” For some, the Q stands for “Queer.”
Our society has three categories for sexual orientation. Heterosexuals are attracted to people of a different gender (man to woman). Homosexuals are attracted to people of the same gender (man to man and woman to woman). Some homosexual men prefer to be called “gay,” while some homosexual women prefer to be called “lesbian.” Bisexual people can feel attracted to both males and females.
Transgender people feel that their sexual body parts (penis, vulva, testicles ) don’t match their personality and feelings inside. So, a transgender guy, for example, has a penis but wants to act and be treated like a girl.
Some people are real clear about their sexual orientation. They know early on in their life that they’re heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual or transgender.
Others, though, feel confused about their sexual orientation. To figure it out, they might talk to people with different orientations. They might experiment sexually with people of different genders. In time, their true feelings usually become clear and they discover that they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or heterosexual.
The term “queer” can apply to someone who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Some prefer to be called “queer.” Others don’t.
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Your Comments
bi gay les.
Posted by: gnomechick1 on Oct 5th, 2008 6:58am
doesnt it just go with yer age. i say im bi cause i am
attracted to both genders im 14. this is to soon to tell
what you are. (GLBTQ)
I'm Bisexual
Posted by: LarienGreenleaf on Jul 9th, 2008 4:18pm
I'm Bi. I'm teased a little bit for it, and sometimes even
the teachers can be nervous and freaked. But it's weird:
I
was the first person in my year, may I use the phrase, to
"come out." And when I did... everybody else did!?
Response to Bisexual
Posted by: StacieS on Apr 3rd, 2007 4:31pm
Lots of people feel bisexual at some point in their lives,
or for their entire lives. In terms of statistics, this is
very normal. My concern here is what you do with these
feelings with this older, married person. Sounds like
heartbreak and problems to me... If you are under 18 there
may be legal issues at stake. If her partner is not ok with
an open relationship then get ready for DRAMA. Please post
on our Forums or write to Ask the Experts for a longer,
better response. I'm out of space here!
bisexual
Posted by: bisexual on Mar 24th, 2007 8:43am
its always ok to be what your heart desres im a bisexual at
first people picked on me at school but now most of them are
fine.im in love with a lezbien who is married and knows im
bi but shes alot older than me i cant help my feelings but
maybe u can help my mind.
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RE: bi gay les.
Posted by: DanR on Oct 6th, 2008 3:41pm
Some people will tell you that they knew they were gay,
lesbian or bisexual from a very young age. Others will tell
you that they discovered this about themselves when they
were older. I don't think that there is a certain age where
you can say it is too young to tell. Some people just know,
and that is OK. You should love that part of yourself and
be proud.