OP, it's probably obvious by now that there are LGBT people on Mene. xD WE'RE EVERYWHEREE~

As for me personally, I'm sort of closeted-bisexual-pansexual. It's a personality/good relationship thing for me- honestly if I love someone they can probably satisfy me sexually. Because I'm not extremely open about who I'm attracted to, I haven't dealt with much discrimination.

However, I have butted into more than one overheard conversation about how bisexuals are just "slutty" or sex addicts. That stereotype really bothers me, because of how obviously inaccurate it is- I'm eighteen and just not very sexualized at all.

As a female, I do swing between dressing cutely/feminine and crossdressy/"butch" (though I hate that term, personally) with little to no reaction, though cutting my hair short can get some murmurs about possible ~lesbianism~.

I am a straight female, but I have a lot of beloved people in my life that are homosexual and a-sexual. I have a lot of issues on how other straight people treat non-straight people. I knew this girl once who had a lot of friends in common with me that were part of the lgbt community, when one of them died, she said he was a great person but going to hell....and I frankly dont remembering giving her a black eye. I am very religious myself (catholic) but unlike my religion's politics, I believe god has made everyone the way they are for a reason, and wouldnt make anyone a certain way just to condemn them ( i was taught his word of love not so much his hate). And I do believe that you are born in this fashion, not something you choose. I didnt wake up one day and though "hey I am going to be a heterosexual". I also dislike how to a straight male, it is ok for a girl to be bi or a lesbian but not ok for a male. RRrrr....I am just going to keep on ranting unless someone stops me so I might as well stop myself.

It's hard for me to figure out if I am pansexual or bisexual. Gender/sex doesn't really matter to me but I prefer to date girls.

I consider myself bisexual. While I haven't opened up to my parents yet I have told my brother, and many close friends. I've been lucky to have understanding friends who don't judge people based on their sexuality.

That being said, I live in a certain state in the mid-west that recently lifted the ban on same sex marriage. While there are obviously a lot of supporters here a LOT of new groups have been forming around the area that are very much so against the idea.

Some will say that homosexual marriage goes against their religious beliefs, some will make the excuse that it does, and some just openly hate homosexuals. Dunno if that helps you at all, but I thought I'd share it.

im heterosexual by sexual preference and orientation.

i have nothing against those who are bisexual or homosexual, but the whole discrimination thing kinda gets into hyper drive when all parties involve try to undermine one another in hopes to prove their side is one-upped.

in my OPINION, i believe that sexual orientation is mainly influenced by a mix of environmental, genetic, and upbringing factors. You really can't pin-point as to who the real culprit is, because up until know, the scientific world is still conducting research on these matters.

but for me, i believe sexual preference is mainly decided by a person's choice. we all have free-will, and we are at some point, capable of choosing what we think is most beneficial for us. true, some may say that they had no choice in the matter, or feel like they were born that way, but in choosing to do it anyway made them such and not the labeling society gave them.

I personally have been going back and forth between being just bi-curious or actually bisexual. I think... if I went out with a girl whom I'm interested in, then maybe I'll know for sure. But currently I have a boyfriend and he really doesn't like the idea of me having a female partner. He's not homophobic or anything, he just wants me all to himself (which I can understand).

I have a question as well: how have some of you LGBT people here come to the conclusion of what your sexual preference is?

Bisexual. People seem to think that they can figure out ones sexuality just by looking at them and the odd mannerism. Nobody can seem to figure me out that way, though, and I feel like that bothers some people.

For a VERY long time I considered myself a bisexual, but eventually I just found out that for myself I preferred men at the end of the day. That and I never dated a woman. It's really experimenting with yourself, and asking yourself how far you're willing to take your sexuality.

But quite frankly, I need to have gay and lesbian people in my life.
There are no other types of people that I feel most comfortable around, and that I could say anything to. Some of my closest friends are bisexual or gay, and I couldn't imagine rejecting them because of a sexual preference. I also have plenty of friends that cross-dress, and I love going to drag shows.

But while homophobes and idiocy against homosexuality makes me incredibly irritated, I try to keep my opinion about those types of people neutral. I just pity that they haven't gotten to know any awesome homosexuals that would change their minds about it.

I think I'm pretty straight. For awhile I was thinking that I was bisexual but now, not so much. I think girls are beautiful and I LOVE boobies. They're awesome. But I just couldn't see myself being with a girl for a long period of time. Though, I've never tried dating a girl, as of yet. I guess I can't turn it down until I've tried it? lol. Maybe I'm bi-curious? I don't know. o.o;

Well, i'm pretty sure i'm bisexual with a preference for girls.. Though i've never told anyone. Half of the time I can't even come to terms with it myself, it's just something I always thought would pass..

When it comes to other people I don't have any problems with homosexuality at all, I just have a hard time accepting it about myself. Which is very unfortunate, cause I end up dating guys who don't interest me at all just to keep up the image, while on the inside i'm longing for someone else..

I prefer women, generally I find them more attractive, although if I find someone attractive enough it doesn't matter what they are or were. I am pansexual because I am engaged to a man, although I'm sure that if it didn't work out between us I'd probably be just dating women. I told my friends about it, my family doesn't know. It's not like my family wouldn't accept me, it's just that I've been with the same guy for years, it's incredulous to consider that this whole time he's been the only guy I've been attracted to sexually, physically, emotionally, and mentally. Honestly, in my old community where I grew up, we were taught by others that homosexuality is wrong, so if you wantedx to insult a kid, you'd say they were gay. I used to do it too, honestly. One of my best friends came out freshman year of high school. I thought everyone was taunting him, I had stopped after 6th grade. The year after I was questioning myself. I had noticed that for the longest time, at least tince 7th grade, I was looking at other girls. Whenever I heard guys talk about their bodies, I just though that it was gross, when girls did it, I thought it was okay. When I grew up more, I realized that what everyone was saying in the community was wrong. Before I graduated I messed around with girls and I figured that I liked girls better than I liked guys. All of my boyfriends I had been with were there for the wrong reasons. I liked them mentally, I liked their personalities, I was just never physically attracted. I met my lover and there was just something in him that I was attracted to. I graduated high school already, but I just find guys more and more disgusting and I find girls more and more attractive. I haven't lost interest in my current love though.

I'm straight...and the funny thing about that is: I'm the only straight person in my best group of friends! This might sound odd to some people but gays are so much more fun and interesting than straight people. It was an odd transition for me though when my best girl friend discovered that she was gay but I loved her and in my mind she hadn't changed at all and when people would ask me if it freaked me out I got really confused. I hate homophobes, they're are not any different from racists really. It makes me really sad to think that when my friends want to get married to someone they love they won't be able to but I will. but hopefully someday those stupid old homophobes will be completely gone from the government and I will get to go to my friends' weddings! But yeah, guys are awesome but I just love guys to much to be gay or even bi...lol...my friends mess around with me for that...didn't it used to be the other way around? haha oh well, someone had to be the odd ball in the group, I just never thought it would be me! ^^;

As a straight moral person I hope I can see equality among gays in the USA...some people are really stupid XD

I am straight, but I can't say that I don't find the female figure attractive. It's a body, a form, a figure and it doesn't matter to me what SEX it is, if they're pretty or good looking I will say something whether it be male or female. I have an appreciation for the male and female figure. I don't know to me it's not about if it a guy or a girl, if it look good, or is hot or has an attribute that's admirable, why not admire it.

i was 12 when i realized i took an interest towards women. i told my mom about it and all she asked was if i was sure and that it was normal. i felt better knowing that what i felt was alright. two or three years later i had my first girlfriend. i found her to be absolutly beautiful and very loving. i wanted to take her to disneyland for my birthday. my father was paying for the trip and when i told him i wanted to take my girlfriend he tried to avoid the fact that she and i were in a relationship. he wanted nothing to do with the subject or her. he is a homophobe and cannot accept that part of me even till this day and i'm now well on my way to being 19. i am bisexual and i believe everyone deserves love and we are all beatiful in many ways :)

i got to say.. i could have been a bi.. but i get attracted with men,, the only exemption is my best friend...
we've been together for a long time,, we used to date though... but not now... she found somebody else... and i end up talking with my EX (a guy) and he told me we should get together sometimes.. and i like the sound of it... knowing he does have a girlfriend now.. hihihihih... but am happily single.. i took our break up (w/ my best friend) so bad that i just keep on crying every night...

I'm straight, but my counselor is a lesbian. She told me to picture in my mind all the couples in the world as homosexual, and me being taunted and hated for being straight. She said that's how a lot of homosexual couples feel. I have nothing against homosexuals. I just feel bad for them because people probably make them feel like crap.

I'm proud of my Rainbow and i'm not scared to admit it

Lesbian. Came out of the closet long time ago.

Totally. I am bisexual. I'm not really in anyone's face about it. Its apart of who I am, its not who I am.
Do you see the difference?

I'm also proud to be a bi-sexual! But it's much easier for me..since I can be with both. I have never been with a woman thought, but I really want to!

I personally am bisexual... I have a boyfriend but really wish he was a chick. I'm not sure if that means I'm just liking girls more or what but oh well.

SAME HERE! I don't know..maybe I should just broke up with him..but it's hard when you're living together and been together for 3 years.

Usually dads are the homophobes. =_= They're scared for their manhood or something..which is really absurd. Like all the gay guys like all the guys and some middle aged men..
I haven't told my parents I'm bi, but I will when I'm dating a woman for a long time. I'm kinda thrilled to hear what they say about it XDDD Maybe it's because I'm a sadist. My dad is kinda homophobic, but I always stood up for gays/lesbians so I don't know did that change his opinion at all.

When I started in my new school last year, I came out of the closet for the friends I got to know. It was my first time doing it with people I don't know for 100%. It was cool though, and one of those friends came out the closet also! O_O Soo, now we have 2 bi's in the same group xD She's really hot too, grr!

As a female, I do swing between dressing cutely/feminine and crossdressy/"butch"

I'm like that too! One day I'm pink and cutesy, the other day I'm dark and guyish. I need more guyish clothes thought, my wardrobe is too sunny sometimes xD I almost always get attracted to women who are boyish, but I've had a crush on feminine women too..still boyish is hotter for me XD Then I like the guy to be feminine usually.

Hmm.. I'm bisexual, though I only like Asian boys. Though, I have no chances meeting Asians, so I can say I'm a lesbian.
And with dressing, hm.. I usually dress in shirts, I never wear dresses or skirts, and that's rather boy-ish I believe, but I do like feminine girls. But manly girls wouldn't hurt! *--*'
And my dad is homophobe, too. >> But it's okay when I'm quiet about it.

btw, yeah, there's a girl behind avatar. xD

At the moment i consider myself bisexual but only just, I'm still trying to decode my sexuality further but for the time being i feel its safest to say bisexual. Ive always found girls attractive and men as well but ive never felt sexually attracted to them. I find the male form interesting but touching has always seemed disgusting to me.
Until recently I hadnt experienced any discrimination by anyone, not even when i was dating my girlfriend. I had come out to my mother who took it fairly well and despite being raised Catholic told me that there was nothing wrong with me and that I should simply not tell my father. It stung to hear the last part, but I felt better afterwords anyway. But just yesterday I was at my lunch table one of the students leaned over and yelled at two of my friends jokingly, "You should be in jail, your spreading gayness!"
Obviously i was offended at set him right, he apologized to me and he was forgiven without much incident. But when another boy sat down he asked why i had been yelling at him. I told him that it was because he had insinuated that all gays should be in jail. To which he promptly replied, "They should"
Well i started to chew him out about it and he just laughed and went to talking to someone else. A few moments later he turned back and pointed to a boy across the table and asked me if he was gay. I didnt know him so i told him that only he knew if he was gay or not. Then he went around the table asking if each of us was gay, when he got to me i said yes. He got all scared all of a sudden and yelled "OH MY GOD YOUR A LEZBO?"
I told him that i was and that it was really no big deal. He yelled back at me and said that i shouldnt be the way i am. I told him that i couldn't help who i was attracted to and that it didnt affect him so he should lay off. Well he went on a rant about why i shouldn't be a lesbian and apparently thought that homosexuality really was illegal and i had to explain that only marriage was illegal in certain states and that what we did in bed was very much legal. He went on and on saying that it was wrong over and over again. I dont think ive ever felt so crummy in my entire life because i actually was a bit fond of this kid until this incident. The only think that made it better was that one of my friends, who i didnt even know could get this angry, stood up for me in front of him. The fact that i have friends who are willing to do that for me makes me very proud to know them.
Im proud of who I am and proud of my friends who accept me for who I am and am thankful that i am privileged enough to be accepted as much as i am, i know that others arent as lucky as myself and my heart goes out to them.

This is a good topic for a thread because there are so many views. I was watching a documentary on homosexuality (but mostly about people who are bisexual) and one chick said 'i don't think there is a person in the world who isn't at least a little bit bi. so many people have fantasies or feelings for the same sex (not matter how small or big of feelings) but they push them away because homosexuality is made out to be such a taboo'. i really love this quote because i think at one time or another, every person is curious as to their sexuality. some experience with it and others just try to ignore it. i have kissed a girl before (make out). she was teaching me how to make out. it was pretty nice, and the good thing about girls is that they are more emotional and sensitive creatures, and probably better to have relationships with. i'm not homosexual or bisexual, i'm straight. but i am pretty curious and in the future wouldn't mind experiencing different things to pursue my sexuality. honestly, i don't think there is anything wrong with liking the same sex or being transgendered or anything like that. for a blog one day, i researched the 'science' of homosexuality. it really came down to pheromones in the brain. pheromones determine who we are attracted to. little things ignite the pheromones in our brains, attracting us to people who would be possibilities for a relationship. some also say that homosexuals are born that way because of different cells in the brain. i'm kind of half and half on why people are bisexual or gay/lesbian. i do think that the pheromones (or attractors) in our brains have some to do with it, because that explains just why we are attracted to who we are attracted to. but i also believe that certain bad experiences can make us become bi or homosexual. like my oldest sister for instance, she was kidnapped by her father, beaten by him, and forced into sex with a man. i believe these experiences are part of the reason she is lesbian. however, i also think it is just who she is attracted to. either way, i believe there is nothing wrong with homosexuality in any form. love is love, no matter what. love isn't about gender, race, disabilities, discrimination, or ancestry. love is love. people should have the right to marry and love who they want, no matter what others think or if some think it is wrong. it is sad how people get killed and beaten and isolated because of sexuality or if they are transgendered. twloha (to write love on her arms) is one of my favorite organizations because it is all about helping people who are victims of discrimination or people who are depressed, suicidal, and more. i have multiple friends who are bisexual, lesbian, and gay. if i had other friends who didn't want me to be friends with the friends of mine that are gay, i wouldn't be friend with them (the ones who didn't want me to be friends with my gay friends).

Personally, most of my friends are homosexuals, weather men or females, although I do wonder about one of them, because he seems attracted to woman but seems to have some reincarnation issues. I've tried kissing girls, but I truly find no pleasure in it, like I do with guys, so I'm definitely straight.