Explaining Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual

Each person has a different view on what they like and are attracted to sexually. Not every one is straight and in today’s world people are finding it less taboo to tell the truth about who they are and it is about time too. This article is written as a guide to explaining the differences between what it is to be gay, a lesbian or a bisexual for those who are confused and feel they are not sure what to think. There are no straight lines on what divides each sexual preference but there are some indicators. Only you can make up your mind and decide to be whom you feel inside.

Gay

Gay is a term usually referred to for males that fancy and are attracted to other males. If you are a young adult male then you need to understand it is quite common for you to feel confused from time to time about your sexuality it happens to us all at some time or another. The only true way is to wait and see how you feel later on. You may continue to feel the same and still be attracted to other men and if this is the case then you are probably gay. For some this feeling goes away and they accept it was just a challenging time of life and that they are straight. Others stay hovering around the edges which means they are probably bisexual. Some people have always known they were attracted to other males where as some do not experience it until late in life. Everyone is different.

Lesbian

Lesbian is usually a referred name for women that fancy and is attracted solely to other women. It is very similar to gay men in the fact of their teenage years and hormones. Many girls often are attracted to other girls at some stage of their lives. Some are out with girly mates, get drunk and then have a thing with a girly mate leaving them confused. Women are a lot more sexual than men and more accepting. Some find that they try it but decide that it is not for them, others try it and stick to it and others are bisexual and love everyone. Being a lesbian is nothing to be ashamed of nor is it wrong. For some it is the answer to how they feel and what ever feel right for you is what is right for you.

Bisexual

Bisexual is the term used for people who are attracted and have relationships with both sexes. They can easily fall in love with a man as they can a woman. For bisexuals they often get the hardest problems. They often feel left hung in the balance and the most confused. One day they feel one way and the next they feel the other. Bisexuals often find they stay confused for longer about who they are as they are attracted to both sexes leaving them feel like they are in limbo. Once you accept there is nothing wrong with you and it is ok to be bisexual you will feel more at one with yourself than you ever did before.