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Bisexuality and pansexuality seem like similar sexual orientations, which may be why people wonder how they are different.…
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Asexuality is a sexual orientation. People who are asexual do not experience sexual attraction and won’t experience…
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You’re right—your teachers should take responsibility for making the school environment safe for all students. Many…
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LGBTQ stands for “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning.” For some, the Q stands for “queer.” Heterosexual,…
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Gender identity means our internal sense of being a girl, a guy, a combination of both, neither or something else entirely.…
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This can be a tough decision to make and, ultimately, only you will know if and when you should tell your parents. But…
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Your sexual orientation is something that is part of you—just like the color of your eyes and the shape of your nose.…
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People determine their sexual orientation through their feelings of attraction and emotional closeness to others. At one…
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In a perfect world, people would accept each other for who they are. But the reality is that many people do not accept…
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“Coming out” is when a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person tells friends and/or family members about their…
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When you understand your sexual orientation and gender identity at a young age, feel safe in telling friends and family…
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Yes, there are some risks. If you work with a physician, then you can minimize the risks. Do not believe everything you…
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Yes! As human beings, we all have characteristics, interests, feelings and talents that could be traditionally defined…
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First, you are not alone. It can be hard to find people who understand and are there for you. And school can be a scary…
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About one in a hundred people are born with biological differences that do not fit neatly into the typical definitions…
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Communication is a key element in any relationship. Talking with someone you’re interested in isn’t easy. For people…
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You’re not alone. There are actually thousands of people in the U.S. (and millions worldwide) who were assigned one…
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No, just as people cannot choose which eye color they are born with, a person cannot choose to be transgender. Gender…
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One of the best ways to meet other LGBTQ teens in a welcoming environment is in a support or alliance group. These groups…
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Falling in love or having a crush can be one of the best—and worst—feelings we can have as human beings. Sooner or…
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It’s impossible for another person to know whether you’re gay, lesbian or bisexual based on one “crush” or sexual…
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Being a teenager involves figuring out who you are. This includes developing a firmer sense of your sexual orientation…
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When your doctor or health care provider knows about your sexual orientation and gender identity, the provider can give…
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