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Advice for Coming Out of the Closet

Coming out of the closet as lesbian or bisexual at any age is scary. Here is some advice on how to handle coming out as lesbian or bisexual.
Am I Really a Lesbian or Am I Bisexual?
Everyone says she is bisexual because she used to date men. But she feels like a lesbian. Which is she? Lesbian or bisexual?
Come Out to Your Husband - How to Come Out to Your Husband as Lesbian or Bi
How to come out to your husband as lesbian or bisexual. Tips for telling your husband you are gay, lesbian or bisexual.
Does Kissing a Girl When You're Drunk Make You Bisexual?
Many of us have done things we regret when drunk. But what about when we don't regret them? Does kissing a girl when you're drunk make you bisexual?
I have a Crush on My AA Sponor
A woman who is newly in recovery has strong feelings for her AA sponsor. She has never thought of herself as lesbian or bi before. What does all this mean?
What is National Coming Out Day?
National Coming Out Day for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. What is National Coming Out Day?
Why Are Women Lesbian?
Why are women lesbian? Is it because a man has never satisfied them sexually? What are the causes of lesbianism? How does someone become a lesbian?
Why are people afraid to come out?
Why are gays, lesbians and bisexuals afraid to come out of the closet? Is coming out a scary thing? Are you afraid to come out of the closet?
How to Meet Lesbians in a Small or Conservative Town
A newly out lesbian is uncertain where to meet other lesbians in her small, conservative town. Here are some tips for meeting lesbians, no matter where you live.
When Your College Roommate Comes Out as Gay or Lesbian
How do you react when your college roommate tells you s/he is lesbian, gay or bisexual?
Stages of Coming Out - Coming Out as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Coming out happens in stages. Coming out as lesbian, gay or bisexual is a process. Here are some of the stages you might be going through as you come to terms with your sexuality.
I Am Attracted to a Married Woman - But I Don't Know if She's Flirting with Me
If it's your first time being attracted to a woman and you're older, chances are you have both been involved in heterosexual relationships. One of you may even be married. What do you do it you are attracted to a married woman? How do you know if she is attracted to you?
Am I really a lesbian?
Are you really a lesbian? This can be one of the toughest questions someone can ask themselves. How do you know? How do you figure out the answer to the question, "Am I really a lesbian?"
What does Gayelle Mean?
Is gayelle going to be the new word for lesbian? If some women have their way, it will. Here's the definition of gayelle and information on its origination.
Help! My Partner is in the Closet
What do you do when you want to take your relationship to the next level, but your girlfriend is in the closet? Here are some tips for dealing with a girlfriend who is in the closet.
Bi-Curious
What does it mean to be bi-curious? Are you bi-curious? Does that mean you're lesbian or bisexual?
Should I come out of the closet?
You've admitted to yourself that you're lesbian or bisexual, so who should you tell and how? Should you come out of the closet?
No One Believes I'm a Lesbian
What do you do when you finally muster up the courage to come out as a lesbian and no one believes you?
Teen Girl Questioning My Sexuality
Am I bisexual? Does my friend like me? What are the signs? This 17 year old girl is questioning her sexuality.
Is being gay or lesbian a choice?
Is being gay or lesbian a choice? Do you choose to be gay or lesbian?
Can lesbians find men's bodies to be attractive?
If you find men to be attractive, can you still be a lesbian? Do lesbians find men attractive?
Am I a Lesbian or is it a Phase?
How do you know if you really are gay, lesbian or bisexual or if it is only a phase?
She Wants to Take it Slow, but I'm in Love with Her
When one of you wants to take it slow and the other insists she is in love and wants to move faster, how do you compromise? Here is some advice for a lesbian whose love interest wants to take things slower than her.
How Do I Come out to My Mother and My Friends?
A 12 year old bisexual girl wants some advice on how to come out to her mother and her friends. She is afraid if she comes out her mother and her friends will reject her.
Myths About Lesbians
There's a lot of misinformation and myths about lesbians. Here are some of the top myths about lesbians.
Top Lesbian Questions of 2006
You write in to me with all kinds of lesbian questions. Here are ten from 2006.
What is Internalized Homophobia?
What is internalized homophobia? Here's an explanation of internalized homophobia.
What Causes Homosexuality?
Are you gay or lesbian because you were born that way, or did something happen to make you gay? The debate about the causes of homosexuality are known as the "nature vs. nurture" debate. What causes homosexuality?
Confused Teen: Am I Bisexual?
I'm a teen and am confused. Am I a lesbian, bisexual, bi-curious or straight?
When You Are Confused About Attraction to a Friend
Many women are attracted to their friends. This can be confusing. What does it mean? Are you lesbian or bisexual? Is your friend? Does your friend return your affection? Or does she only show you love when you are drunk. What do you do when you are confused about attraction to a friend?
Stem
Here is the definition of a stem lesbian.
What is Coming Out?
What does it mean to come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans.
How Do I Know if I'm a Lesbian
Wondering about your sexual orientation. These questions and answers might help you figure out if you are lesbian or bisexual.
Am I a Lesbian?
At some point every lesbian asks herself the questions: Am I a Lesbian? How do you know if you are a lesbian or not? What if it is just a phase or a one-time attraction to another woman?
Can People Tell I'm Lesbian or Bisexual?
Can other gay and lesbian people tell if your are gay, lesbian or bisexual? Is gaydar for real?
Coming Out to Your Parents
Here's some advice on how to tell, when to come out and what to expect when coming out to your parents.
Coming Out at Work
For gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people, coming out at work can be a tough decision. Should you do it?
For Parents: Coming Out to Your Children
Here's some things to consider before coming out to your children as gay, lesbian or bisexual.
Coming Out Advice: Do I Sleep wit a Woman to Prove I'm a Lesbian?
If you're unsure of your sexual orientation and have never slept with another woman, how do you know for sure if you're a lesbian or bisexual? Here is some coming out advice for a woman who wants to have meaningless sex to prove she is a lesbian.
Am I Gay or Not?
I like a girl. Does that mean I am gay or a lesbian? One woman struggles with this age-old question. Am I gay?
Help! I'm in Love with my Professor!
A divorced woman has a crush on her female professor. What does this mean? Is she a lesbian or bisexual?
Lesbian Life Glossary
Here's some words and terms you'll need to know about the lesbian community.
Girl Crush
What's a girl crush?
Gold Star Lesbain
What is a Gold Star Lesbian?
Gaydar
What is gaydar?

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