attraction to a person of the same gender
It is also used to describe people within the LGBTQIA+ community. Like all other terms, make sure you find out what gay means to each individual and know what terms are appropriate to describe their sexuality. Some people who identify as gay use the term homosexual. That doesn’t make it okay for others that aren’t gay to use it!
For more information, visit GLAAD or GLSEN. GLSEN hosts the Day of Silence yearly in April, a student led protest for LGBTQIA+ visibility. Students remain silent for a whole day to reflect the feeling of not being able to come out.
If you or you someone you know is struggling with anything related to sexuality, I encourage you to visit sites like the Trevor Project for support if there isn’t support from you or your loved ones family or friends. More links are in my resource hub.
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