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Sexual Orientation

What is bi-phobia, bi-erasure, and bi visibility?

June 22, 2015Sami Clements

What does it mean to be bisexual? Bisexuality is defined by many as a sexual orientation defined by romantic, emotional, and/or sexual attraction toward people of more than one sex or gender. People who identify as bisexual have a wide… Continue Reading →

Sexual Orientation, Terms and Concepts bi, bi erasure, bi visibility, biphobia, bisexual, bisexuality, lgbtq, mental health, sexual orientation

My child just came out – what do I do now?

June 13, 2015Amy Hanson

What does it mean to “come out”? When a person identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) to themselves or other people, it is called “coming out.” Because it is generally assumed that most people are heterosexual or… Continue Reading →

Family and Life, Sexual Orientation, Terms and Concepts children, coming out, family, lgbtq, parents, sexual orientation, teens, youth

What does it mean to be gay and Christian?

May 31, 2015Emmy Kegler

Definition:  “gay” A gay person is someone who is emotionally, mentally, romantically, and sexually attracted to people of the same gender.  Generally speaking, gay men are attracted to other men, and gay women are attracted to other women.  Because gay… Continue Reading →

Sexual Orientation, Terms and Concepts choice, gay, gay agenda, homosexual, lesbian, sexual orientation, statistics, therapy

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