What is your Sexual Orientation?

[DarkNerd]

Asexual but not aromantic. I grew up watching Hamtaro, what were you expecting? Anyways, I found out recently. Never really knew what i was, but it rarely came up (the Nerd's in the name for a reason), other than when my family asked. I had to read up on it because when I thought of asexual, I thought of a robot. I didn't think that itself was bad or broken, but it was finally nice to have an answer.

[[Desolate Divine]]

Heterosexual, plain and simple. Which is sometimes a pain in the *ss, cosidering 111.11% of my insanity is caused by females and my lack of understanding/communication skills xD

[Dragon Master Mike]

Question: Is the word gay supposed to be used for male homosexual, or just for homosexual in general? I've heard it used either way.

Also, I'm starting to wonder if I might be Gray sexual. I mean, even if I end up thinking that I am for sure, I wouldn't actually say that to anyone considering that I would have to explain what it means to literally everyone, but it seems to fit for me.

[Corey]

Question: Is the word gay supposed to be used for male homosexual, or just for homosexual in general? I've heard it used either way.

Also, I'm starting to wonder if I might be Gray sexual. I mean, even if I end up thinking that I am for sure, I wouldn't actually say that to anyone considering that I would have to explain what it means to literally everyone, but it seems to fit for me.

Gay is used in place of homosexual, so it goes for both sexes (though many call female homosexuals lesbians). Gay went from meaning happy to meaning homosexual, because homosexuality was listed as a sociopathic personality disorder in the DSM until '73, and most people didn't want to identify themselves as sociopathic. Thus, the switch of the meaning of gay happened in the late 20s/early 30s. :P /gayhistory

At one point I identified as bisexual, just to avoid having to explain homoflexibility every five minutes, so I understand why you'd avoid the term. :P

[SassySnivy]

Gay is used in place of homosexual, so it goes for both sexes (though many call female homosexuals lesbians). Gay went from meaning happy to meaning homosexual, because homosexuality was listed as a sociopathic personality disorder in the DSM until '73, and most people didn't want to identify themselves as sociopathic. Thus, the switch of the meaning of gay happened in the late 20s/early 30s. :P /gayhistory

At one point I identified as bisexual, just to avoid having to explain homoflexibility every five minutes, so I understand why you'd avoid the term. :P

That is a really interesting fact, Corey. I seriously did not actually know that! The more you know.

@Nagisa: while this is also a really old post I'm responding to, I actually would kinda like to know what the story is more now that you've said people will jump down your throat for it. And I honestly don't think people will, so long as you don't act bigoted about your opinion...which I know you won't. :P I mean, you're a really cool and humble person from what I can tell!

But pretty much any regular PXRian is mature enough to understand and NOT pounce on you. x]

[Nagisa]

That is a really interesting fact, Corey. I seriously did not actually know that! The more you know.

@Nagisa: while this is also a really old post I'm responding to, I actually would kinda like to know what the story is more now that you've said people will jump down your throat for it. And I honestly don't think people will, so long as you don't act bigoted about your opinion...which I know you won't. :P I mean, you're a really cool and humble person from what I can tell!

But pretty much any regular PXRian is mature enough to understand and NOT pounce on you. x]

@Speed-X Well, most people who I've told this story to already who don't know my particular friend always pounce on me. One of my friends recently came out as bisexual, and people are getting all down my throat about it because I don't believe her. But all her friends who have known her for years all agree with me that none of us think she actually is, and I have a good reason to not believe her, because a few years ago, I thought I was bisexual, before figuring out I wasn't, and that it was just an ideal. I've always stood up for gay rights really strongly, so basically, I just ended up thinking I was bisexual. And she is even worse than me on the standing up for gay rights, so what I think is that she is going through the dilemma that I did.
(Also she wants a 'gay best friend' so....)

But a lot of people just think I'm being "non-accepting" and "not supportive", but I feel like I know her well. We spend 5 days a week together for about 7 hours a day, so I'd like to think I know her well.

[Nagisa]

I'm not interesting. I'm just straight. Sorry I have no fun stories to tell, but I do have a story, though I'm not going to tell it in case you guys kill me for making assumptions.

[Suicune's Fire]

I'm not interesting. I'm just straight. Sorry I have no fun stories to tell, but I do have a story, though I'm not going to tell it in case you guys kill me for making assumptions.

Being straight doesn't make you uninteresting. xD That's silly. And lol, is it offensive?

[Nagisa]

Everyone in here will probably pounce on me for saying it.

[Felly]

Heterosexual for me. I can look at other females and give them compliments but I could never see myself in a relationship with one. I just can't find females attractive in that manner.