What myths have you personnally heard about sexual orientation, be it homosexuality, heterosexuality or bisexuality? You can share them here with other users.

Two threads on "gays and sports," an often-closeted combination difficult for many professional sports fans to swallow when out in the open. Read about what professional and amateur athletes go through and how they deal, for better or worse.

On the NBA and users' personal experience

For those of you who are out to your friends and/or relatives: how did they react when you told them you were gay/lesbian/bi/trans/whatever? Were they cool with it, did they freak out, did they ask questions? How did you feel after you'd told them? Here's a place where you can talk about it.

A dialogue on the fluidity of sexual orientation labels... from a different angle than "usual." (Or how it's possible for people who ID as queer to have opposite-sex crushes.)

Are there any adults or older teens in your life who you consider role models? Anyone who helped you to be proud of your sexual orientation? Or let you know that there were even any options other than being straight? Who are these people, glbt or not, teachers? clergy? family? coaches?

We've had a surge of late of users dealing with strongly homophobic family and friends: something that is incredibly hard, especially when you've no choice but to live at home, or when your social circle is very limited. So, here's a space to connect with others dealing with the same things you are at home, where you can get some support and community.

A good excuse for a trip down memory lane... spill on your first same-sex crush and read up on others'. One of the most popular threads in the Orientation & Identity section!

Our volunteer Joey muses over gender norms and heteronormative structures in non-heterosexual relationships. Read her and our other users thoughts on the subject and feel free to add your own thoughts or experiences.