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Can my sexual orientation change?

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Last Updated: 11/30/2020 at 1:09pm
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Anonymous
December 26th, 2017 7:58pm
Yes, it can. Sexuality is a fluid thing; our feelings are always changing, and there's nothing wrong with that!
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Allears247
July 23rd, 2018 6:52pm
Yes anyones and everyones sexual orientation can change. sexuality is a spectrum. It's not as black and white as people try to make it seem.
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Anonymous
January 25th, 2016 9:17pm
If you are still in your teenage years, you are still developing as a person, and are often times confused on this subject. Just give it time, and you soon will find out for yourself.
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Anonymous
November 30th, 2020 1:09pm
Yes, sexual orientation can change! It's all about how you feel most comfortable identifying, and there are many different labels out there. There are some (I can't think of the name right now) that are actually meant for people who have fluctuating sexual orientations, and that is 100% ok! You are valid just the way you are and it doesn't matter how you identify, as long as you are happy with yourself. Be proud of who you are and don't be afraid to "change" your sexual orientation- you're still you and you are amazing just the way you are.
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