I am very confused about my sexuality. How can I determine what my sexuality really is?

I am in a similar situation, and I think that it is not really critical to have a label. That said, I understand that labels are very comforting. I think that a good approach is having umbrella labels. For example, my current label is ace-spec, that is, on the asexual spectrum. Am I asexual? Demisexual? Maybe, I am not sure, and I am fine with it :) Also, it is great to realize that sexuality can change and probably will. I remember experiencing sexual attraction as a teen, but as an adult, right now, I do not. Know that regardless of what you choose (to have a label or not), you deserve to be accepted for who you are.

Your sexuality should be something that you feel comfortable with, not what others think. There is no race to finish first. Choose a label you feel comfortable with. You could even try reading about the different sexualities online and explore which one makes the most sense to you. I thought I was straight and then thought I was gay and finally I found a label I felt comfortable with: bisexual. So you're allowed to take your time and if the first label you choose no longer applies to you, that is completely okay! Sexualities is something personal and is up to you.

I understand being confused about your sexuality is a very challenging thing to go through. You are questioning right now, and questioning is always good. It helps you reflect on yourself and let you to look at who you are, and I'm glad you're questioning. Sexuality is complicated AND fluid. So there's no real way of knowing what you sexuality is. Keep your mind and heart open and free, feel free to love and experiment. You can talk to queer people, and when it gets hard, you can always reach out for help. You don't have to label yourself if you don't want to. Just love yourself, and think about yourself and what you really feel/want. It should help you discover your sexuality. And whatever it is you figure out, love yourself for it. Thank you for reaching out to us. I hope this helped.

You can try to explore your feelings, emotions, sensations, fantasies and desires. You can do that by picturing yourself with people of different genders, pondering how each of those thoughts and fantasies makes you feel. Try to do that by pretending the rest of the world doesn't exist, so you won't be be conditioned by anything else, like other people's possible opinions. If you manage to be honest with yourself, with time you will find your answer! It might also help you to get in contact with the LGBT community and listen to their experiences, to get an idea of what was determinant in their realizations of their sexuality - but ultimately, you're the only one who can determine who you are.

The only person that can answer that is you, but I can suggest that you sit down and think about it. It takes time to figure these things out, and that's perfectly okay. Take your time, there's no big rush. :)

Experience life, learn more about yourself, it will make it easier to cope with. Sexuality is a rollercoaster and often people do not understand what is happening in their bodies, but my best advice is to go with the flow because you do not have to have yourself figured out.

Experimentation can help you figure out your feelings. But also remember that there's no rush; you have time to figure things out, and it's totally okay to not know

Try going over all the evidence pointing towards different sexualitys. Do some research to help you determine which of your crushed you have had a real romantic interest in, and such. I would recommend the site www.yoursexualorientation.info for further help, but in the end, you just have to wait. Don't stress about it, and don't feel pressure to put a "correct" label on you

This is something only you can really define. It takes time and exploring to figure it out. This isn't something that you can just figure out in a day, You know yourself best. You can ask questions, ask people within the community what different terms mean. But in the end, determining what your sexuality is, is your choice.

That can be really tough! Sadly, no one can tell you exactly who you are or who you love. But, as an LGBT person, I can tell you that experimentation and a lot of deep self-reflection, along with frank conversations about my feelings really helped me work through my identity.

Only you get to define your sexuality, and you don't have to rush to do it. Reflection, research, and safe experimentation are useful tools in determining how you want to identify. Different methods and paths work for different people. The most important thing to remember is that there is no pressure to decide soon or permanently. You are allowed to take your time or change your mind whenever you want to.

It may sound corny, but the answer is really inside of you. Love is a natural thing, and it occurs in all of us, and loving different people comes just as natural.

Experiment. That's probably the best advice I can give. Just try out what seems interesting and you might find out what fits for you :)

Your sexuality is something that only you can figure out yourself. You could just take some time with yourself and try to think about what you really want, without worrying about what other people might think.

Firstly don't rush it if you work out what your sexuality is then great. But there is no need to rush. There are lots of resources out there for all kinds of sexualities.

Figuring out your sexuality is often a process that doesn't just happen overnight. Personally, my journey has been lifelong and ever-changing. Our society makes us feel like we have to fit into a label, but there are not only people that fit labels like "gay" and "straight" perfectly, but also people who fall within a gray area in between. What is most important is following your heart and living your truth. While you may feel like you need to label yourself to define your identity, staying true to how you feel on the inside is what is most important, and the label may (or may not) come later.

It'll take time, you can experiment. After time, you will come to terms, and gain a better understanding of it.

I think that you should experiment with the sexes and see wich pleasures you more. Hope i've helped

Talk to someone you trust or talk to someone on here and ask them. If it were me, I would experiment with who I talk to or who I derive my feelings to. But don't do it too much that you lose focus on what's important. I'm also going through this too if you would like to talk about it.

Only you will know when the time is right. In time you will absolutely know weather or not your gay, bisexual, straight.

Mainly by making experiences, without having to feel unconfortable of course. Also take some time everyday to think about it.

Sexuality can be very hard to get the grip of sometimes because you might be just curious or not admitting of what is going on. Most of all, it might be the society you live in, is it supporting or judging, if it's judging, subconsciously you might be afraid to even admit it to yourself. The best way to determinate is first to relax and second to get yourself in situations where you can see your feelings and instincts around the both genders. Good luck !!

well you'll have to ask yourself questions and then stuff like that and see if your legit with your thought

Sexuality is a confusing thing. Experience is really the best way to find out who you're attracted to. Sometimes sexuality may not be what you think it was. Be patient with yourself and remember that you don't have to have a definite label for who you are. It takes time and patience, but when you find out, it's very satisfying. I wish you luck :)

Just listen to your heart! Find some support groups and do some research about all of the different sexualities and find which one is more like how you feel!

I spent years chasing my sexuality. Sometimes I chased it like a prize or Easter egg that when I opened it would make everything better. Other times I chased my sexuality like it was a thief had come in the night to steal all the good things I could get out of relationships while I was still in the closet. The hardest lesson I had to learn about my sexuality was to stop chasing it. I guess to let it get some rest and give myself space to think. I worry sometimes when others come to me and say I am confused about my sexuality and what they really are is scared. Scared of what it might mean to who they are, their relationships with friends and family, having children and a hundred other things that circle in our heads. The answer to how you can determine what you sexuality really is is both simple and hard to do. Still still with it. Acknowledge the feelings you have what ever they may be. Know that no feeling is forever and taking a step down on path or the other isn't final. It's okay to say "This is what I am now" or "I have feelings for _____. Without labeling yourself until you better understand it. It's your journey and the paths other people choose don't have to be yours. Treat yourself gently, I wish you Peace, J

Do some research and talk with some people that have taken the path of learning their sexuality. The best thing you can do to help yourself is to learn the possibilities. If you don't know what you're looking for, it's so much harder to find.

My question is, Why? Do you really need to fold yourself into fitting into a predefined category? As long as you are not harming yourself or anyone around you, you shouldn't feel forced to succumb to a category. If the people around you are not willing to accept you as what you are then it's time to look for a more supportive company.

If you are confused, just give it a time. you don't have to say who you are, just at this moment of your life.

I think, it is very important NOT to lie to yourself. If you are living a lie, you can't ever be the real you deep inside. Think about your priorities. Who is the first person you are thinking about, when you wake up and go to sleep? Who is the one on your mind, when you are lonely? Who is the subject of every song you are listening to? No matter what your sexuality is, you are human. A beautiful human.