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I'm 16 and a guy i hyperventilate around goodlooking and/or shirtless guys i'm shy but more comfortable around girls. am i turning gay?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Maybe but: Your reactions do not make you gay or straight. They are normal for a teenaged boy. Many confusing feelings about sexual preference occur in every teen. Time will tell but for now allow your feelings to "just be" and don't try to overanalyze them. You are going through a rapidly changing and confusing time in life and all will not settle for a number of years yet.

Answered 11/3/2014

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Homosexuality is : not a disorder, but worrying about one's sexual orientation, or gender dysphoria, can be. Heterosexual males can experience occasional homosexual urges or behaviors in adolescence. If you prefer males, you likely enjoyed feminine activities in childhood, as developmental literature suggests no one " turns" gay. Talk to your pediatrician privately about counseling to avoid depression & anxiety.

Answered 11/2/2014

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