Q: What does queer mean, exactly?
A: It’s a catch-all term for not straight.
Honestly, we usually stop when one of us is falling asleep.
Stanley Dai
What does queer mean, exactly?
I always thought it just meant gay, but apparently not.
Anyone who identifies as queer/knows someone who identifies as queer want to answer this?
Stanley Dai
Its a catch-all term for not straight.
Some people use it as a synonym for LGBT, because it rolls off the tongue more easily.
Others use it as an identity in and of itself, if they find more traditional labels too narrow.
How do you cope with your sexual orientation, so basically your nature, being generally frowned upon?
Ive learned to stop giving a twirly fuck about what others think.
I dont live my life for anyone else but me.
So most people have a distinct accent based on what part of the country they are from.
(Im only referring to the US for this question.)
The typical effeminate accent developed out of these groups in conjunction with media portrayals of gay characters.
Why are most gay people I meet so nice?
Not that Im complaining, though.
Keep doing what youre doing, LGBT folks, and congrats on all the progress youve made.
I could be wrong, but thats how I rationalize it.
Also when people are automatically accepting and kind I feel embraced so some of my guards come down.
Why is partner the preferred term for a significant other, as opposed to boyfriend/girlfriend, etc.?
Why do yall seem to like Subarus so much?
I mean, theyre perfectly fine cars, but still.
Straight woman here, why do lesbians move in together so quickly?
In general, women are faster than men to form emotional attachments to their partners.
As in, if youre a trans-man attracted to women, do you refer to yourself as straight?
If youre a transman attracted to a woman, youre straight.Transmen are men.
How the hell do gay people find themselves partners?
Seems like very small odds to me.
Do you just keep trying until it works?
I guess this is why gay bars exist…
Its hard to find someone who wants a serious relationship.
That can be really sad and isolating.
But thats not the same thing as a partner…
Does poo get everywhere with (I assume) constant butt stuff?
Nope, not unless youre doing something wrong.
If a MtF transgender likes women, does that classify them as lesbian?
Theyre a woman whos exclusively attracted to women, so yes.
How do you deal with being attracted to your straight friends?
Towards trans people, why did you change your gender (or desire to change your gender)?
So, enlighten me, hey.
Im hoping that an answer from a trans person will make me understand easier.
SO: lets try a thought experiment: a baby boy is born.
when theyre circumcising him, the knife slips, and most of his junk is totally wrecked.
his name was David Reimer.
his case was an absolute tragedy.
its done to get closer to the innate internal gender that everyone feels.
How do you know your sexuality?
I like how both genders look, but the idea of sex with either doesnt seem appealing.
I would like to be in a relationship one day, but Im not sure if I could.
I was in the same boat until a couple of years ago.
I went to college and suddenly started noticing hot people.
In my personal experience, its because a lot of us dont know how to date.
Straight teenagers learn in high school and figure out the whole dating process, while gay men remain closeted.
I dont understand why anyone decides to make sexual preference the primary way they identify themselves.
Im a heterosexual male, but I dont broadcast that.
For some, it simply just might be a more defining aspect of their life.
It feels wrong at first, like youre using the wrong word.
Just have to keep practicing at it, friendo.
Slip-ups happen and hopefully theyre understanding of the situation.
If they arent, then Ill thank you right now instead.
Im so lost when someone says theyre cismale.
From my understanding, that means hes identifying by the sex he was born with, right?
So why not just say youre a guy?
Does this even fall into the LGBT thing?
I dont know…
Cis is literally just a word describing someone who is not trans.
Instead of saying normal, which implies that trans people are not normal.
My roommate is gay, and I have a lot of gay friends/acquaintances.
Gay guys are 90% of the time pretty chill.
But why when I meet a lesbian girl she is anti-man to the max?
Like, gay guys love girls!!!
Why do gay women have to be so hateful towards me?
It almost seems like they are choosing to be gay as a protest.
(Not my belief, but it just seems so much extra.)
I feel as though some men dont always respect a womans sexuality.
Its frustrating not being taken seriously.Also, a lot of guys are deceptive.
Whats the deal with Broadway and show tunes and Barbara Streisand and all that stuff?
I thought I recognized you.
How can I be a better ally?
I support my LGBT friends and family but am a white cis woman.
There are certain issues I know I will never quite get.
How can I help?
Why do some individuals get upset when that question is asked?
Yes, I am gay.
I just want friends who see me as their friend who happens to be into other guys.
