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Myth or Fact ? LGBTQ people can't be religious |
MYTH! LGBTQ people come in many varieties of faith; sexuality and gender transcends religious affiliation. |
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Myth or Fact? Bisexuals can be in serious, monogamous relationships |
FACT! There is a common misconception that bisexuals cannot remain in a monogamous relationship, and will eventually cheat because they are interested in more than one gender. This is not true. |
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Myth or Fact? Asexuality is the same thing as celibacy |
MYTH! Celibacy is the behavior of abstaining from sex, while asexuality is a sexual identify characterized by little to no sexual desire, or attraction. |
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Myth or Fact? Most people within the LGBTQ community have been sexually abused, and that experience informs their identity |
MYTH! LGBTQ identities are not caused by sexual abuse; however, there is a higher prevalence of sexual assult among individuals in the community. Corrective rape is assault intended to "fix" an individual who is "broken" by turning them straight. |
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Myth or Fact? Bisexuals are just sluts |
MYTH! There is misconception that since bisexuals are attracted to more than one gender that they are more likely to be sexuality actively with multiple partners. This is not true. Bisexuals, just like any other sexuality--heterosexuality included--can be more or less sexually active. It depends on the person. |
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Myth or Fact STDs or STIs can be transmitted through female-female sexual relationships |
FACT! There is a misconception that STDs or STI cannot be transmitted from one female to another. This is not true. STDs and STIs can be transmitted through various forms of sexual activity, no matter the sex of the individuals involved. |
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Myth or Fact Lesbian sex is defined by scissoring |
MYTH! Scissoring is not the end all be all of lesbian sex. While some individuals enjoy tribadism or scissoring, other individuals might prefer other sexual activities. |
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Myth of Fact People on the Asexual spectrum never have sex |
MYTH! Some asexuals, like demisexuals and gray asexuals, might have and enjoy sex. It is all about individual preference. |
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Myth or Fact People who are transgender can be any sexual orientation |
FACT! Being transgender is about gender, not sexuality. This means that if some is trans then they can be gay, straight, asexual or any other orientation; it is all about the individual's sexual identity. |
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Myth or Fact? Individuals who identity as multiple identities, or with identities that are lesser known are just looking for attention. |
MYTH! This misconception stems from heteronormativity, and the idea that all individuals are born straight, and that is the ideal. So, when individuals deviate from this norm by having multiple identities, or those that identify with more obscure identities are just looking to be seen as unique. This is not true, all identities are valid. |
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Myth or Fact Individuals who are polyamorous are just cheaters |
MYTH! While it is possible for polyamorous people to cheat, polyamorous relationships are characterized by open communication- everyone involved knows what is going on in a healthy poly relationship. |
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Myth or Fact? All Black gay men are on the down low |
MYTH! While many black gay men are on the down low, or in the closet, not all black gay men are. It is all about the individual. |
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Myth or Fact? Being LGBTQ+ is a "white thing" |
MYTH! This misconception stems from the historical trend LGBTQ or Gay movements or groups being dominated by white, cisgender, males. However, being LGBTQ+ is not defined by your race or ethnicity. |
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Myth or Fact? All Lesbians are masculine or "butch" |
MYTH! Gender, and gender expression is separate from sexuality. While some lesbians might be more masculine, others might be more feminine. It is all about the individual. |
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Myth or Fact? Pansexuality is defined as being attracted to people regardless of gender |
FACT! There is a misconception that pansexuals are hyper sexual, and attracted to literally everyone. This is not true. Pansexuality is about being attracted to people regardless of their gender, or their sex. |
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Myth or Fact? Transgender people always want to transition to the opposite sex/gender |
MYTH! There is a misconception that gender dichotomous, or that there is only man or woman; however, gender is spectrum. For example, someone might identity with both masculinity and femininity at the same time, or neither. |
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Myth or Fact? All gay men are extremely effeminate |
MYTH! There is a misconception that sexuality is directly tied to gender, and that because gay men like men, they must be feminine. This is not true. Gay men, like anyone else, can be any combination of feminine, masculine, or neither. |
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Myth or Fact? You can be within the LGBTQ community and still be an Ally |
FACT! An Ally is defined as any individual who supports a community which they are not a part of. For example, a cisgender (ooposite of transgender) lesbian can be an ally to the transgender community. |
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Myth or Fact? There is always a "top" and a "bottom" in LGBTQ relationships |
MYTH! This myth stems from heteronormativity, which implies that in every relationship there is someone who plays the more feminine, "woman" role and the more masculine, "man" role, when in reality this isn't the case. |
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Myth or Fact? Only gay men enjoy anal sex |
MYTH! Anal sex can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of their sexual orientation. |
