Most people see sexuality as:
- homosexual (gay or lesbian)
- heterosexual (straight)
- bisexual (being attracted to both men and women).
- transgendered (not feeling comfortable with the gender {being male or female} that you were born with).
Some people feel that sexuality will not change throughout life. Other people feel that your sexuality can change.
If you are attracted to people of the same sex there is nothing to feel embarrassed about. Likewise, if you don’t feel comfortable with the gender (being male or female) that you were born with, you aren't the first. You don't choose your sexuality so there is no reason to feel that what you are doing or how you feel is wrong.
Being gay, bisexual or transgendered can be difficult if you don’t feel that the people around you will accept you as you are. Don’t feel pressured to tell people about your sexuality. It is usually best if you tell someone that you trust who you know is pretty open-minded first.
Sometimes parents and close friends find it particularly difficult to accept that someone they know is gay or trangendered.
Helping Agencies
There are lots of websites and support organisations that can help you.
G.Y.G.L. (Godiva Young Gays and Lesbians) Support Group
(024) 7622 4090
Helpline and youth groups in Coventry and Warwickshire
Line staffed Monday to Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Answer phone outside office hours
No referral criteria and clients can self refer
Youth groups www.gygl.co.uk
