A group of pages for young gay men and lesbians, and for young people who are questioning whether they may be gay or lesbian. With many personal stories from young gay men and lesbians, there is a wealth of useful information to help young people understand their feelings, and for young gay men and lesbians to relate to.
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Am I gay?‘Am I gay?’ – a question that many young men ask themselves. “Working out you are gay will probably take a long time, and may involve very difficult feelings.” Howard For young men who are unsure about feelings they are having, or who are curious about what it means to be gay, Am I gay? explores the questions and worries faced by young men who believe they may be gay. “I felt there was no one who understood, and that I would just keep it to myself.” Dave |
Am I lesbian?'Am I a lesbian?' - a question many young women ask themselves. For some, the answer is clear, “I know i want to spend the rest of my life with women... I loved the warmth and closeness you feel with a woman” Kayla But many young women find it takes a long time to understand the feelings they are experiencing. Am I lesbian? discusses the difficulties faced by young women who are coming to terms with the possibility that they may be a lesbian. |
Stories from young gay menAlthough gay men are becoming more accepted in many places, a lot of young gay men are still unable to talk openly about being gay, and popular culture continues to be dominated by heterosexual images. Read young gay mens personal stories, where they talk about their experiences and sharing their views about everything from relationships and sex to coming out and dealing with homophobia. |
Young lesbian storiesYoung lesbians are more able to talk openly about being lesbian today than ever before. “Life is so full of possibilities for lesbians now... go out and make the most of them, making your life just as you want it”Kayla Read young lesbians personal stories where young lesbian and bisexual women talk about their experiences and sharing their views. |
Young gay men, sex & AIDSIt is not just gay men who need to think about HIV, but men who have sex with men have been particularly affected by HIV and AIDS. Young men who are gay, bisexual or unsure need to be aware of the risks involved in sex between men. What do gay men do in bed? How can young gay men protect themselves from HIV? Learn more about gay sex & AIDS. |
Lesbians, bisexuals & safe sexAlthough lesbians have a lower risk of HIV infection than men who have sex with men, they are not risk free. Young lesbians, like everyone, need to know the facts about HIV. What puts lesbians at risk of HIV? How can young lesbians have ‘safe sex’? Learn more about lesbians bisexual women, & safe sex. |
Coming out“I was suddenly very certain of what I wanted and why I wanted it… I came more and more to think, 'I am gay because I love another man'. And I'm proud of that.” Martin For many young gay men and lesbians ‘coming out’ can be difficult, but most find the experience ultimately positive, feeling stronger because of it. Read about the various stages that young gay men and lesbians go through in the process of ‘coming out’, the challenges that they face, and how these challenges affect different aspects of their lives. |
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