Is it normal to question your sexual orientation at age 19?

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I'm 19 and I'm questioning my sexual orientation. I think I might be a lesbian but I'm not sure.

I thought that gay people knew they were gay when they were really young. I feel like I'm too old to be questioning.

But I grew up super religious, and I never allowed myself to think about being a lesbian. The thought never crossed my mind, or I guess if it did, I blocked it out. I became an atheist about a year ago, and now I've been able to consider other things.

I just really don't like the idea of dicks. And I remember in middle school all of my friends taking about the guys they liked, and I didn't find any of them attractive. I'm so confused.

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  • Parky_Parker
    9 years ago

    I'm not a lesbian so I can't relate. But I think what you're going through is completely normal. Sexuality isn't black and white. It's not something you're supposed to realize at a certain age. Also, 19 is not old. Be happy this confusion isn't happening at the age of 50.

    My friend realized she was a lesbian when she was 22. And a classmate of mine realized she was a lesbian in the third grade. Maybe you've subconsciously been afraid of the idea of being a lesbian because of your prior religious beliefs and now your mind is finally getting comfortable with it. It's okay to be confused.

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  • mlbryan44
    9 years ago

    Try eating some cunt and see if you like it.

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  • vanda99
    9 years ago

    Definitely normal.

    A lot of people only start to realize/admit to themselves that they aren't straight at an older age than you might think, some even only realize it once they're middle aged or even older.

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  • Goofygal16
    9 years ago

    It's totally normal. I just turned 16, and also just realized I was bi. I've always been crazy about guys, but I always was kind of attracted to girls too, I just never acknowledged it. And it feels great now that I'm admitting it. Now, I can't tell you what you are, or what to do, that's up to you, but what I can say is that it's totally normal!

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  • David718
    9 years ago

    just try everything. you are still young gurlll :)

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