Why do some straight men get so angry about gay sex? Is it because deep down, they're really homosexual themselves? Marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Love Matters revisits research on this controversial claim.
Auntyji, I really feel horrible about how LGBT people are treated. I’m gay myself and I always wanted to change things, but to be honest, I don’t have the guts. What should I do? – Pawan (22), Indore.
Naina grew up feeling that being gay is disgusting, forbidden and just downright wrong. But to her horror she found herself attracted to the same sex. Her sexual attraction to other women made her loathe, despise and punish herself. Find out about her struggle to make peace with herself.
If you’re asexual you’re just not interested in sex, or maybe not even attracted to anyone. It’s not the same as making a conscious choice not to have sex. Asexuality is pretty rare – only one per cent of people are asexual.
“If we elope, we will be hunted down and beaten. We might love each other but our community will not understand this love,” says Kamini. From rural Haryana, Kamini and her lesbian partner had no choice but to give up their love and marry men.
'Somebody who loves despite their sex' is one of the nicer descriptions for bisexuals. There are lots of misunderstandings though: can't they decide? Are they closet gays? We'll uncover the myths in this week's sex myth buster on bisexuality!
Auntyji, I've had relationships with girls all along. But lately I am attracted to a male classmate. We have even flirted a bit. What’s happening? I don’t think I'm gay because I like girls too. Am I bisexual? Is that weird? Help! Prasoon (21), Pune.
