Gay and Lesbian Counselling and Community Services of Australia

Some Answers to Common Questions about being Lesbian or Gay

On the following pages  you will find answers to many common questions concerning sexuality. Click on a button to go to that page.

Am I gay?

• Am I a lesbian?
• Am I gay?
• Am I bisexual?
• Nature or nurture?
• Some quotes about being gay

Coming out

• What is coming out?
• Should I come out?
• How should I tell people?
• Who will support me?
• Is it safe to come out?

About sex

• How do I have sex with another woman?
• How do I have sex with another man?
• Masturbation
• Other forms of sex

Safe sex

• What is safe sex?
• What is HIV/AIDS?
• Avoiding HIV/AIDS
• Using a condom
• Getting tested

About religion

• It's against my religion
• The Bible
• Christians

Other questions

• But I'm married!
• I can't be lesbian or gay because ...

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