How to tell if a man is gay or bisexual
My longtime friend and colleague Dr. Joe Kort has been treating and writing about gender and sexual orientation issues for nearly three decades. In his Royal Oaks, Michigan, practice, Joe specializes in Gay Affirmative Psychotherapy and IMAGO Relationship Therapy, often treating men who are questioning their sexual orientation. This population is the focus of his modern and much-needed book: Is My Husband Gay, Straight, or Bi? A Guide for Women Concerned About Their Men. I am pleased that Joe has written this book, as I hold had to deal with these questions in my own apply relatively often, as have many other therapists. I recently spoke with Joe about the novel, and I wanted to divide a few of his thoughts below.
What prompted you to document this book?
There are two main reasons. Number one is the high incidence of male-female couples entering my office because the woman thinks her man might be gay. More often than not, he’s not gay or even bi. He’s actually linear, but for whatever reason, he’s been looking at gay porn or he’s been having sex with men.
Number two is that
How to Tell If a Man Is Bisexual?
In today&#;s modifying views on sexuality, bisexuality can still cause confusion or discomfort for some people. Identifying bisexuality in men can be complex and multi-layered.
Despite usual misunderstandings, bisexuality isn&#;t always apparent through outward signs a guy is double attraction or behaves.
Instead, it requires a deeper understanding of individual experiences, attractions, and self-identity.
At Premier Mental Health Healing Pathways, we specialize in supporting individuals who are bisexual and those who have experienced sexual abuse.
Our goal is to help everyone realize and accept unlike sexual identities without assuming.
One shared question that arises is, &#;How to tell if a man is bisexual?&#;
Below, we will examine these behaviors and characteristics to grasp male bisexuality better.
What is Male Bisexuality?
Male bisexuality refers to individuals who are attracted to both genders. It&#;s significant to understand that sexual orientation varies, and bisexuality is a valid part of that spectrum.
Characteristics of
Previous research has established that people can tell, more often than not, whether a man is homosexual or straight from his voice alone. This ability to identify gay men from their voice has been dubbed “gaydar”—that is, a kind of radar for detecting gayness.
Gaydar
The reason why the voices of gay men tend to be distinct from those of straight men has been widely debated. Since we know that sexual orientation is due to the way that the brain was formed during prenatal development, it may be the case that these brain differences also lead to vocal patterns and behavioral mannerisms that are typically gay.
Other psychologists, though, contend that the “gay voice” comes from social learning. As men interact with the homosexual community, they pick up ways of speaking and acting that signal membership in the group. After all, we all understand to adjust the way we talk and conduct oneself according to the standards of the various groups we belong to.
Whether the gay voice is due to nature or nurture, it’s also the case that gay men no longer have to mask their identity. This is because society has becom
If being vain is not an indicator of a possibility of being queer or bisexual, the
Gender and Relationships
Can a gay male be attracted to a specific girl, but not women in general, and sti
by Tigercub years ago
Can a gay man be attracted to a specific girl, but not women in general, and still be gay, not bi?As a writer, i'm wondering if it's possible for a gay or direct character to be attracted to a person of the gender that opposes their typical sexuality? Prefer, a gay person to be in love with a
Gender and Relationships
Is homosexuality unnatural?
by CM Sullivan8 years ago
Is homosexuality unnatural?Is existence gay, lesbian, or pansexual against the laws of nature?
Gender and Relationships
When I tell a straight teen that I am same-sex attracted, the usual response is "men can do a b
by SteffyRose9 years ago
When I tell a linear girl that I am gay, the usual response is "men can carry out a better job" Whydo straight girls feel the need to try and convince me that, that is what I should believe?
Gender and Relationships
Interesting possibility
by
Previous research has established that people can tell, more often than not, whether a man is homosexual or straight from his voice alone. This ability to identify gay men from their voice has been dubbed “gaydar”—that is, a kind of radar for detecting gayness.
Gaydar
The reason why the voices of gay men tend to be distinct from those of straight men has been widely debated. Since we know that sexual orientation is due to the way that the brain was formed during prenatal development, it may be the case that these brain differences also lead to vocal patterns and behavioral mannerisms that are typically gay.
Other psychologists, though, contend that the “gay voice” comes from social learning. As men interact with the homosexual community, they pick up ways of speaking and acting that signal membership in the group. After all, we all understand to adjust the way we talk and conduct oneself according to the standards of the various groups we belong to.
Whether the gay voice is due to nature or nurture, it’s also the case that gay men no longer have to mask their identity. This is because society has becom
If being vain is not an indicator of a possibility of being queer or bisexual, the
Gender and Relationships
Can a gay male be attracted to a specific girl, but not women in general, and sti
by Tigercub years ago
Can a gay man be attracted to a specific girl, but not women in general, and still be gay, not bi?As a writer, i'm wondering if it's possible for a gay or direct character to be attracted to a person of the gender that opposes their typical sexuality? Prefer, a gay person to be in love with a
Gender and Relationships
Is homosexuality unnatural?
by CM Sullivan8 years ago
Is homosexuality unnatural?Is existence gay, lesbian, or pansexual against the laws of nature?
Gender and Relationships
When I tell a straight teen that I am same-sex attracted, the usual response is "men can do a b
by SteffyRose9 years ago
When I tell a linear girl that I am gay, the usual response is "men can carry out a better job" Whydo straight girls feel the need to try and convince me that, that is what I should believe?
Gender and Relationships
Interesting possibility
by