A lot of folks base some degree of their knowledge and feelings about their sexuality and sex lives on what they're told by friends, family and partners. Plenty of studies have shown that often, those aren't reliable sources of information, even though it seems like they should be.

So, what about you? How honest have you been about sexuality, and how much stock do you put in what you're told about sex lives and sexuality by those in your immediate circles? What might you find out through your own answers about what you're told by others? Take our poll and find out!

If I'm replused by male genitals, but not romantically attracted to women, where does that leave me? A user asks about feelings of aesthetic dislike about penises, and confusion about feeling sexual attraction to one sex, but emotional attraction to the other.

Our users share their thoughts on the various ways in which parents should talk about sex with their children.

You're a girl thinking about having intercourse but you are worried about pain. Read about other user's first time experiences here, and you'll see that first time sex often isn't a pain, and can be a positive experience.