Don't get what all the fuss is about boys? Kissed a female mate just to see what it's like? Have a crush on your sister's best friend? All these are signs that you could be gay. Or you could be 100% straight. Or somewhere in between. Sorry, it's not that simple.
Figuring out your sexuality isn't a matter of gathering evidence, it's about how you feel. It's normal to be sexually attracted to the same sex sometimes - it doesn't necessarily mean you're gay.
But if you've felt this way very strongly for a long time, you could be bisexual or gay.
What's in a name?
Sexual orientation (or sexuality) is about who you have sexual feelings towards.
• Heterosexuals (people who are straight) are people who only fancy members of the opposite sex.
• Homosexuals (people who are gay) only fancy members of the same sex. Girls who fancy other girls can also called lesbians.
• Bisexuals are attracted to both. Girls who fancy other girls are also called lesbians.
However, as a teenager, your sexual feelings can be very intense and it's completely natural for your attention to jump between different people - and different genders - quite frequently.
This can be confusing. It can also be exciting. Enjoy and explore at your own pace.
Sexuality doesn't develop overnight, so don't be in too much of a hurry to put a label on yours.
You're not alone
It's commonly believed that at least one in ten people is gay. That's about the same proportion as people with blonde hair.
On top of that, it's likely that some of your friends are curious about the same things you are. Remember, if you've kissed a girl that already makes two of you!
Further help and advice
• Onelife has advice and real-life stories from other gay girls.
• The
Like It Is
website has info and advice on all manner of sexuality issues.
• Avert has plenty of advice as well as some coming out stories.
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