I don't really think so, not in my opinion. The psychology publication, 'Biological Psychology Journal' recently published a study. According to the study it stated that bisexual men can get sexually aroused by both men and women. Studies are rather slanted in my opinion to produce the results that authors of the study favor. With these types of studies, one never knows if the person being surveyed is telling the truth. Or what either side, the subjects who take the survey or the entity that administers the study, real intentions are.
In lieu of all the recent sex scandals in the United States, I think men's real sexuality has to be seriously looked at. When AIDS and HIV first reared it's ugly head in the 1980's, most if not all people that fell prey to this deadly virus were gay white men in the US. However now in 2011, the people who are most effected by HIV and AIDS in the United States are black women of different age groups. The leading cause of death in the United States in black women aged 40 to 55 is AIDS. We have our own little Africa going on here in the U.S. If we go back to the sex scandals of the Catholic Church, not only in the U.S but around the world.
I have noticed that open relationships are becoming more common or at least admitted in today's society. This steady uprising has left me to wondering why so many are choosing an unusual path in the love circuit. I guess it is the natural urge of most people to want it all but to apply it to ones relationship honestly confounds me. However, there must be something to it for so many to choose that route.
The convenience of being able to enjoy the benefits of always having someone to come home too yet experiencing a variety of different sexual partners. Although, I can't seem to beat the feeling of that starting some arguments one time or other. It's hard to see if the benefits would really be worth the unfavorable outcomes. Yet still the thought of so many people choosing it makes me wonder still.
Still interested I started asking questions and searching the Internet. I found that a large majority of believers of open relationships are homosexuals. This leading to another why, of course and whys can never go left alone. In my searches I found several different opinions and reasons for this.
If you're gay, you really should consider coming out. First of all, you should never deny who you are as a person - be yourself. No one should hide who he or she is. You need to be true to yourself, and not live in hiding. Once you come out, you will be more able to live your life to the fullest. If people around you have trouble with who you are, then that is their problem.
Every gay person is unique and has their own individual situation. You may not feel comfortable admitting your gay if your parents would disapprove. Another reason people don't want to come out and advertise their homosexuality is their peers. If you're young and still in junior high or high school, it may be easier on you to keep your sexual preference to yourself.
That is not always possible, but if it's an option you may want to consider as kids in school can be pretty cruel. Once you're older and out of school, believe me it becomes much easier. This is especially true if you live in a small town where there are few homosexuals.
Freedom of belief is undeniably a fundamental principle of any democracy, one that nobody can censor through any means. To deny it is to deny the existence of the most basic characteristic of humans: thought. As such, one is not only free, but uncontrollably bound to believe and think unrestrained by any possible law, no matter how well versed.
Citizens of the United States of America has mixed views on homosexuality. There are many areas where homosexuals get viewed as normal people. Other areas, however, have an unyielding animosity towards the gay community. There seems that there is no middle ground for these two extreme viewpoints to agree on. Personally, I believe that homosexuals should have their equal rights granted to them.
Homosexuality in USA
The southern region of the United States hold the greatest hostility against homosexuals. In my opinion, it;t their view on religion that causes this unreasonable hatred. A great number of southerners profess some form of Christianity. In Christianity, the Old Testament, specifically, incites prejudice against homosexuals. I think this reason to discriminate against law-abiding gay people is senseless. The main political doctrine that the United States is based on is: Freedom. Freedom does not only apply to Christians; all citizens of the United States deserve to enjoy their freedoms that they deserve.
Love. Trust. Compatibility. I think these three words define a successful and long lasting marriage. Whether these are shared between a man and a woman, two men, or two women, I think the purpose of marriage lies beyond the corals of physicality between two people, instead the ideals behind marriage should center around two people who are committed to one another till death due them part, or for some long after life, as soul mates.
Gay marriage
For those who oppose gay marriage, illuminating old ideals of matrimony, blinding their minds to the current force of human habitats, could it be possible to enlighten the idea of gay marriage? The divorce rate is at it's all time high averaging over 50% and with in that statistic, couples who have been married for many years are the first to sign across the dotted line. Is society so concerned with their old ways to forfeit the thought that homosexuals deserve the same human rights as everyone else?
Homophobia is the unnatural fear of same sex relationships. Fear generally stems from a lack of understanding and judgmental thought that then becomes superimposed on another person.
Generally when people involve themselves in issues surrounding other peoples’ behavior, appearance, sexual preference, skin color and other characteristics, they are projecting their own fear and hatred of themselves onto others.
Oh my...
Looking at hatred of oneself involves a desire for truth and usually a desire to change. Truth is sometimes scary and change is difficult and sometimes very frightening. Keeping a focus on one’s own life and issues is a difficult task for many people. An intense focus on others and their deficiencies, problems and defects is an ‘avoidance technique’ that has been used since the beginning of time.
One of my best friends is a lesbian. Her name is Samantha and she has been dating her girlfriend, Tyanna for almost three years and they want to get married. The problem is that gay marriage is illegal in the state that we live in. They are raising a beautiful seven-year daughter together and want to be a normal family like everyone else.
Before I came friends with Samantha, I new nothing about the same-sex lifestyle. I never know what it was like to be ostracized solely because of your sexual orientation. Samantha and Tyanna are one of the most amazing couples that I know. The little girl that there are raising together is respectful, kind and intelligent. I am thankful that I became friends with Samantha because I know have a greater understanding and respect for the gay and lesbian culture.
Coming to terms with your sexuality is often a difficult process that happens over time. Many people have known for years that they were gay, but they tried to hide or push their feelings away. In this day and age, you do not have to feel guilty for your sexuality because it is normal and perfectly healthy.
There is nothing wrong with being gay and there are many members of the LGBT community all around the country that have survived the experience and moved on to have healthy relationships with people of the same sex and even raise children.
Coming out, discrimination, fighting for one’s rights it’s always a big debate and can always be both a good thing and a bad thing and I guess the title of this account appropriately describes this.
So the main questions are whether to come out, stand up for oneself or one’s principals and fight for one’s rights. Here comes in the proverbial “two edged sword”.
Coming out:
Pro: You’ll feel better, even liberated. Keeping a secret can be very burdensome.
Con: Most likely won’t last for long. Better be prepared for the aftermath.
Sill, I think it’s better to come out then to be ousted by someone else. If someone walks up to you and asks you to your face if you’re gay it means they already know the answer. Don’t lie.
Bottom line: It can hurt like hell knowing people around you, people you might love a lot don’t know you and it can hurt a lot when they get to know you and end up turning away.
