FAQs

Do people choose to be trans?

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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Everyone at my school says, “That’s so gay,” when they mean something is stupid or bad. As a gay student, I find it really offensive and annoying, and I want to say something back. At the same time, I think my teachers should say something, not just me—the so-called token gay student. What can I do?

You’re right—your teachers should take responsibility for making the school environment safe for all students. Many…

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How do you know if you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual or heterosexual? Can you tell what someone’s sexual orientation is just by looking at them?

People determine their sexual orientation through their feelings of attraction and emotional closeness to others. At one…

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I have a crush on someone who’s the same sex as me, and we fooled around. Am I lesbian, gay or bisexual?

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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I have feelings for my best friend, and we have different sexual orientations. Should I tell my friend, and if so, how?

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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I like some things about being a girl and some things about being a guy. Is this normal?

Yes! As human beings, we all have characteristics, interests, feelings and talents that could be traditionally defined…

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I think I might be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, and I’m really stressed out. Can you help me?

Being a teenager involves figuring out who you are. This includes developing a firmer sense of your sexual orientation…

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I think I might be transgender. What’s going on?

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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