In love. What next?
How do you know if the person you’re in love with fancies you? That's a bit trickier when you are gay, lesbian or bisexual. Especially if you aren’t open about your sexuality.
What can you do?
- Pay attention to subtle signals, such as eye contact and casual touching each other.
- Talk about a film or book with a gay theme. Ask the other person if they are familiar with it.
- Be open about your feelings, however hard that may be.
More tips? Go to Falling in love and getting together.
If you want to be sure that the person you're flirting with is attracted to the same sex as well, you could go to special places for young gay, lesbian or bisexual people. See where you can meet other people.
Who do you fancy?
Am I gay, lesbian, straight, or bisexual? The answer isn't always that simple. That's because your sexual preference is not always 100% clear.
When you find out
Not everyone is happy to find out they are gay, lesbian or bisexual. It can be very confusing. What can you do if you find out that’s who you are?
Coming out
Coming out means telling people you are gay, lesbian or bisexual. Who do you tell and do you always have to tell someone? When is the best time to do it?
Where do you find others?
Your first contact with other gay, lesbian or bisexual people is often a terrific moment: you realise you're not alone! But where do you find these people?
Are you looking for help?
If something is bothering you, talking about it can be a relief. You can do that with someone you know, with a social worker or anonymously at Sense.info.
Sex
How do you make love when you're gay, lesbian or bisexual? It starts the same as it does with heterosexual sex. What is different? Read about it here.