Hello, Why do people always say you can 'change' your sexuality from straight to not-straight but never can change your sexuality from LGB+ to not-LGB+? Taking out historical factors of forced 'change' [that didn't even work]. I'm asking about biology. Thank-you.
Who says that? A lot of LGBT+ people will tell you that people in their life told them "it's just a phase", i.e. implying people can be gay for a time and then go back to being straight. I'd need some context for what you're saying, because fluidity allows for changes of all kinds. Some people on these boards will write of gay peoples past straight feelings because straight feelings are socially expected and people can "think" they experience them, but then realize later they are gay. Is this what you are talking about?
Hi, Many homosexual people use the ''I can't change my sexuality'' to get people to accept their sexuality, and scientists have confirmed this. However, I was reading another thread on here about puberty changing sexuality, so I was just a bit confused about changing or not changing.
I'm sure they meant that they cannot consciously make the decision to become straight. People's sexuality can change, but this is beyond anyone's control.
I think this is exactly what it means. I remember reading about a man who suddenly become interested in child pornography and his whole personality changed suddenly. He also complained of severe headache. Brain scan revealed malignant tumor in his brain that pressed against one part of his brain. It was successfully operated and the man became again himself. After 6 months he reverted back to the pre-operation behavior. A new brain scan revealed that the tumor had renewed and was again pressing his brain. New operation removed again the pedophilia and personality changes permanently and the tumor never recurred. So yeah, I would say that sexual orientation and preferences are subject to change but it's beyond individual's own control.
I'm not sure if I'm the first to say anything on this, but sexuality is fluid. As a youth, I can very much say that trying to identify yourself when you are younger (tweenish age) is a hell of a lot harder because you are going through puberty and your hormones are changing. I used to think I was asexual because I originally had no interest in anyone, but look at me now!!! xD
It's a great question. I noticed I started to 'change' about 15 years ago. I started to sympathize with the homosexual or gay individuals that were isolated or picked on. I myself at that time would not have said I was gay or even bisexual but the feelings only intensified to where I wanted to experiment with men. I did and found out I just felt comfortable and satisfied with other men sexually. I never did with women. That was a catalyst for breaking down repressive thoughts and acceptance. Now, here I am! Out to a few people, still discreet but once you out yourself to others, well its a big step.
