Coming Out
- Sep 23
- 2009
Editor’s Web Note: Welcome to another straight-shooting smorgasbord of advice from the youth panel. Distinct for their generation is a tectonic shift in changing sexual orientations. Female sexuality is only beginning to be studied rigorously and it is proving to be very fluid compared to male sexuality. I invite you to our archives (column Jan 14, 2009), where we look at a possible social component to such a rapid, widespread change in sexual orientation, particularly among females. — Lauren
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: I haven’t told anyone, but I’m gay. I wish I wasn’t and I’ve tried to change, but nothing works. My parents are very religious and think being gay is one of the worst sins possible. I get sick thinking about how they would treat me if they knew. I’m also worried about my…