Or perhaps you like all people, regardless of their gender. Maybe you even feel sexually attracted to them.
You may be thinking you’re straight, but somehow, you really enjoy the presence of members of the same sex. Sometimes, some things just don’t seem right. But still, it may be an eye-opening experience for you to find out what you’re most likely into! Whatever the result may be, don’t forget that this is just an online quiz. The result of this quiz may be inaccurate, as previously mentioned. But there’re still more! This quiz will determine what your sexuality is and tell you some info about it. Sexual orientationĪs you may know, there are a lot of different sexualities out there, the most common ones being: heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality. Also, this quiz is not one hundred percent accurate it should only aid in thinking. Whatever this quiz may give you as a result, only you can know how things really are. Society is often very hostile towards homosexuals – or anything not straight, to be precise. And for many, the thought of being gay is scary. Sometimes, it can be challenging to know what you’re into, especially if you’re still young. Watch this video made by QLife Australia and hear other people talk about their experiences of being attracted to the same sex and of coming out.This quiz is for those who are unsure of their sexual orientation. Don’t feel pressured to figure out your sexuality straight away or to put a label on it. There’s no rush with these things, so take your time. If you’re interested, learn more about coming out, what it means and why people do it. If you think you’re gay, it’s completely okay not to want to come out. If you don’t want to talk about it with someone you know, contact a support service or helpline where you can remain anonymous. If you feel comfortable, try talking to someone you trust about how you’re feeling.
If you’re having a tough time coming to terms with your sexuality, you have options. If someone’s attitude towards you is abusive, leave as soon as possible and talk to someone you trust who is supportive about what’s going on with you. If you’re being harassed, judged or made to feel bad about yourself by someone else because of your sexuality, remember that there’s nothing wrong with you the problem is the other person’s ignorance and intolerance. Some people have difficulty accepting others who are different, whether it’s because of their race, sex, sexuality, religion… the list goes on. There are a number of other labels people choose for their sexual identity, too, such as ‘queer’ or ‘pansexual’, and you may find that one of these other labels feels more comfortable to you. Some people prefer not to label themselves, and for many people their sexual preference and identification changes over time. Sometimes it’s not always clear who you’re attracted to sexually and who you’re just attracted to as a person. Similarly, when exploring your sexuality, an experience with someone of the same sex doesn’t mean you’re gay, lesbian or bisexual. Your closest relationship might be your best friend. Many people, gay or straight, develop crushes on a favourite teacher or a friend’s older sibling. So, relax, take your time and don’t rush it.Ī few experiences or feelings don’t mean you’re gay Many people don’t begin to discover their sexuality until much later into adulthood and it can be just as confusing then. Often it takes a while to begin thinking of yourself as gay, lesbian or bisexual, or another sexual identity. Some even remember having crushes on friends of their own sex when they were little. Some people who are same-sex attracted say that from the time they were very young they “felt different”. I think I might be gay or bisexual – how do I know? Lots of people identify themselves as same-sex attracted – in fact, about one in ten. The Australian Psychological Society states that being same-sex attracted is as natural as being opposite-sex attracted, and that it’s not possible to force someone to change their sexuality through any psychological or medical means. People who are sexually attracted to two or more gender often describe themselves as ‘bi’/‘bisexual’, or 'pan'/'pansexual'. Some women who are gay call themselves ‘lesbians’. People usually describe themselves as ‘gay’ or ‘homosexual’ when they find themselves emotionally and sexually attracted exclusively to people of their own gender.