Quick Guide for Those "Questioning"

To assist those who are "questioning" (i.e., those who have questions about their sexuality, sexual identity, and/or gender identity), the following topics/links have been selected to help locate pertinent information quickly:

• I Think I Might Be Gay … Now What Do I Do?

• I Think I Might Be Lesbian …Now What Do I Do?

• I’m Not Sure About My Sexual Orientation/Identity:  Now What?

• Answers to Your Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality

Provides answers to common questions about sexual orientation and homosexuality by the American Psychological Association. Includes links to National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, APA Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns Program, and other informational websites.

• Be Yourself: Questions and Answers for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth. Today's youth face more social pressures than ever, especially since young people are coming out at increasingly younger ages. This publication offers a supportive approach to common questions asked by teens who may be questioning their sexual orientation. It also provides hotline numbers for teens and a list of resources. (22 pages)
• Bisexuality Resource Packet: Bisexuality is a commonly misunderstood and misrepresented concept. This packet provides facts about bisexuality, commonly-asked questions, resource lists and a set of articles.
• Faith in Our Families: Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality. Discovering that a loved one is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender can pose new questions about your faith and may prompt you to re-evaluate beliefs that you previously took for granted. By using personal experiences, this publication provides examples for reconciling your faith with the knowledge that a loved one is gay. includes an updated list of gay and lesbian religious and spiritual groups to watch out for. (25 pages)
• Opening the Straight Spouses' Closet: Finding out a spouse is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender can be difficult. Questions about sexual orientation, fidelity, self-esteem and fear often go unanswered. This recently updated and expanded publication provides insight into issues facing spouses, including coping stages, identity crises, concerns about children and support avenues. (19 pages) 
• Read This Before Coming Out To Your Parents
• Watching Out For Yourself In Online Relationships

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