Gay Test

Sex refers to your biological sex that you were assigned at birth (e.g. male, female, intersex).

Intersex refers to those whose sexual or reproductive anatomies do not fall under the typical definitions of male or female. People who are intersex may identify as men, women, or non-binary genders.

Sexual orientation refers to who it is that you are romantically and/or sexually attracted to. It also goes deeper than this and includes people who you form strong emotional or mental bonds with. You do not have to be certain of your sexual orientation or pick a label.

Questioning describes individuals who are working to understand their sexual orientation or their gender identity. People who are questioning may continue doing this throughout their lives or may eventually identify with a specific orientation or identity.

Gender identity refers to the gender with which you identify. These typically involve man, woman, and non-binary genders. To better understand gender, it is important to understand that the gender binary, which assumes that the only two genders are men and women, is limited in scope and fails to recognize and account for the various gender identities that can exist.

Non-binary describes individuals whose gender identities go beyond the binary categories of “man” and “woman” such as gender non-conforming, gender-fluid, or genderqueer. Some transgender individuals identify as non-binary as well.

Gender non-conforming describes those who do not adhere to traditional ideas and stereotypes about how they should look and act based on their biological sex.

Gender-fluid describes those whose gender identity may change over time.

Genderqueer describes those whose gender identity does not adhere to and is not represented by the gender binary (man or woman).

Transgender individuals are those whose biological sex is different than their gender identity.

Sexual orientations typically include, but are not limited to, gay and lesbian (e.g. attraction only to your same gender), straight (e.g. attraction only to a binary gender opposite yours), or another sexual orientation which can include bisexual (e.g. you are attracted to men and women), pansexual (e.g. you are attracted to people regardless of their gender), demisexual (e.g. you are only attracted to individuals you have formed a close emotional bond with, regardless of physical characteristics) and beyond.

Note that while the term gay formerly described only men who were attracted to men it can also be used to refer to anyone who is predominantly or only attracted to their own gender. The term lesbian generally refers to women who are mostly or only attracted to other women. The bisexual, pansexual, and demisexual categories are included as one group for the purposes of this quiz because their definitions broadly involve attraction to more than one gender. Still, each they are distinct from one another and are different points along the same spectrum of sexual fluidity. You do not have to belong to any specific category.

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This quiz does not include asexual or aromantic individuals as their own category because this identity is deeply nuanced and can overlap with sexual orientation. For example, there are different categories of asexuality wherein some may engage in sexual fantasies or acts and others do not. Additionally, the categories included in this quiz (straight, gay/lesbian, and bisexual/pansexual/demisexual) can fall under distinct enough definitions that they typically do not overlap, whereas someone can be both gay and asexual or aromantic.

You may be wondering – “what if I have never had a physical or romantic interaction with someone of my same gender?” That is okay! You do not need to have done so to recognize and be cognizant of who you are attracted to. Keep in mind that your sexual orientation also refers to who you have strong emotional, mental, or romantic attraction to and bonds with. Think about those you have had crushes on over the years. Are they your same gender? Another gender? Do you notice any patterns in what gender you are most commonly attracted to? Answering these questions can help you determine your sexual orientation.

If you believe you may be gay, bisexual, demisexual, pansexual, or another sexual orientation, you may benefit from seeking out LGBTQ+ resources and informing yourself about how to get connected with your community. Doing so can help you if you find yourself struggling with your sexual orientation or if you are looking to enhance where you are. This can help you if you are ready to meet new people and maybe even become an activist within the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ nonprofit organizations can help with therapy and counseling options if you are seeking that out, others may help you address sexual health questions or concerns, while others may be youth focused. Take some time to do a quick internet search to learn more.

Although much progress has been made over the last thirty years, for example same-sex marriage finally became legal in all 50 states after a 2015 supreme court ruling, the LGBTQ+ community has faced decades of prejudice and discrimination. Prejudice is defined as unjust or incorrect attitudes (typically negative) towards a person based on their membership in a social group while discrimination is (typically negative) behavior towards a person based on their membership in a social group. If you do identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, it is important to know your rights. There are laws in place to protect you from said prejudice and discrimination.

Reaching out and finding support groups, online forums, and non-profit support organizations is a great way to learn, feel encouraged and find community – even if you live somewhere where not everyone is accepting of the LGBTQ+ community. Support groups are a great way to meet people who have had similar experiences and connect with others who can offer understanding and encouragement. It is also a great way to make lifelong friends and meet mentors. Online forums are another great way to connect with others who are sharing their stories. You may engage with someone halfway across the world who is feeling a lot of things similar to what you are feeling and that can help you get through it knowing you are not alone.