What are some signs that someone is not gay or straight?

Not dressing in ways that would make one look effeminate (if a man), or masculine (if a woman), (again vice versa if the sufferer is gay). Not talking about sexual identity issues or subjects with others.

How do you know if something is wrong with your life?

Things just seem “off” or “wrong.” You don’t feel hopeful or happy about anything in your life. You’re crying a lot for no apparent reason, either at nothing, or something that normally would be insignificant. You feel like you’re moving (and thinking) in slow motion. Getting up in the morning requires a lot of effort.

Do you have doubts about your own sexual identity?

Although doubts about one’s own sexual identity might seem pretty straightforward as a symptom, there are actually a number of variations. The most obvious form is where a sufferer experiences the thought that they might be of a different sexual orientation than they formerly believed.

Should you ever keep your sexual orientation a secret?

Never lose sight of the fact you are not alone, you can and will get through this. Keeping your sexuality a secret can be enormously stressful. No matter how scared you might feel now, this will get easier. On the other side of that fear is relief and liberation.

How do I know if I have a sexual orientation?

Looking at attractive men or women, or pictures of them, or reading sexually oriented literature or pornography (hetero- or homosexual), to see if they are sexually exciting. Imagining themselves in sexual situations and then observing their own reaction to them.

Is sexuality limited to gay and straight?

Remember that sexuality is not limited to gay and straight. There are bi-sexual, pansexual, and asexual people too, and that is not an exhaustive list. It can be tempting to classify other people, or even ourselves, but stereotypes never do anyone any justice.

Do labels mean you’re gay?

Even if every item on the list applied to you, it doesn’t mean you’re gay. Gender is a spectrum, and so is sexuality. Labels are less about us and more about other people trying to put us in little boxes to help them understand the world. Remember that sexuality is not limited to gay and straight.

How do you respond to someone who calls you gay?

Anyone who wants to call you gay as an insult wants to see you react negatively. Reacting in a positive way will deter them from picking on you. A little comeback should do the trick. “Of course I’m gay.