Straight trying gay

For my homosexual experimentation, I have these GORGEOUS pink test tubes, and my autoclave is decorated with frilly doilies and pretty flowers.

Thus, I’ve never felt the urge to experiment.

Think of it this way, how often do you, as a (outwardly-appearing) comfortably gay male, feel tempted to experiment in a straight lifestyle?

I hereby dub this thread “Queer guy for a straight eye”.

*Originally posted by Zenham *
**Think of it this way, how often do you, as a (outwardly-appearing) comfortably gay male, feel tempted to experiment in a straight lifestyle?

Never experimented or even wanted to. We can create a more accepting and inclusive environment by addressing and challenging these stereotypes. Yet, they don’t always encompass the full range of human sexual experiences. I think it probably doesn’t happen that much with men because nobody wants to be the first one to try it …

As to what experimentation suggests about a person’s sexuality, I’d say not much.

They’re still friends. I am glad that I now can look at what I’ve written and smile because my beliefs are so completely different than they were then.

Anyhoo, as always IMHO, YMMV.

MeanJoe

My husband and I both have had same gender sexual experiences. I’ve had friends talk about how they’ve “gotten with” straight guys just because the timing was right, a guy was horny or what have you.

I don’t find the guys attractive.

Straight guy- no experimentation here. This can involve discussing topics such as different relationship styles, diverse sexual orientations, and varying levels of sexual activity or desire.

Creating Safe Spaces:

• Encouraging Dialogue: Creating safe spaces for open dialogue about sexual experiences and identities allows individuals to express themselves freely.

  Social stigma against “being gay” and the addition of Christian condemnation of all things sin added to my anxiety about what had happened and I always wondered “Was I gay?”, “What is wrong with me?”, etc. From what I have heard anecdotally, straight men “exploring” with other men may be because of convenience.

  And I would submit that the lower a person’s guard and inhibitions, the easier it would be for that person to engage in acts that otherwise might not be possible - and alcohol can greatly contribute to this.

  

  I personally never had such experiences, I didn’t have sexual contact with anyone until I was fairly mature and comfortable with my sexuality.

  I participated in this type of youthful experimentation from about the age of 6 until 12ish with both males and females. https://nationalsexstudy.indiana.edu/keyfindings/index.html

  Katz-Wise, S.

  L., PhD. (2022, March 31). Sexuality exists on a spectrum, and behaviors don’t always align with fixed categories. However, when men step outside these boundaries, such as through same-sex experiences, they may still hold onto their heterosexual identity, separating behavior from identity. In this way, same-sex encounters can occur without altering the core identity of men who continue to identify as straight.

  Socialization and Masculinity: Masculinity and American societal expectations play a significant role in how men approach and interpret their sexual identity.