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Theories about what determines sexual
orientation include genetics and prenatal influences, socio-cultural
influence, psychosocial factors, and a combination of all these factors.
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Homosexual couples behave sexually in
many of the same ways as heterosexual couples.
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Many young people have brief sexual
experiences (including fantasies and dreams) with the same gender, but
they mainly feel attracted to the other gender.
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Some young people have brief sexual
experiences (including fantasies and dreams) with the other gender but
they mainly feel attracted to their own gender.
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When a homosexual person accepts his/her
sexual orientation, gains strength and pride as a gay or lesbian person,
and tells others, it is known as "coming out."
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Talking about feelings about sexual
orientation can be difficult.
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“Coming out" can be difficult because
people fear negative reactions.
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Some people feel attracted to both men
and women.
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Every culture and society has some people
who are homosexual.
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People do not choose their sexual
orientation. -[WRONG!]
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Sexual orientation cannot be changed by
therapy or medicine.
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Understanding one's sexual orientation
can be difficult.
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Gay men, lesbian women, and bisexuals can
lead fulfilling lives.
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Gay men and lesbian women can establish
lifelong committed relationships.
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Some religious groups oppose
homosexuality.
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Peoples' beliefs
about homosexuality are based on their religious, cultural, and family
values.
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When couples spend a
lot of time together alone, they are more likely to become sexually
involved.
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Gay and lesbian
youth, like heterosexual youth, may or may not date.
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Two people who cohabit can have the same
commitment and responsibility toward one another as married people.
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Sometimes the values one learns in
society conflict with the values one has learned in one's family. [Here's
the setup to undermine parental imparting of values]
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Values should be freely chosen after the
alternatives and their consequences are evaluated. [Here's
the punch! "We're right, your parents are wrong!"]
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Teenagers sometimes need to talk with an
adult other than their parents. [AGAIN!]
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Some agencies provide services for
teenagers that do not require parental permission, are
confidential, and cost little or no money. [And
AGAIN!]
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How often a person masturbates varies for
every individual.
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A person worried about masturbation might
talk to a trusted adult.
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Most people have masturbated at some time
in their lives.
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Masturbation, either alone or with a
partner, is one way a person can enjoy and express their sexuality without
risking pregnancy or an STD/HIV.
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Many negative myths exist about
masturbation.
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When two people express their sexual
feelings together, they usually give and receive pleasure.
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Sexual relationships can be more
fulfilling in a loving relationship.
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Being sexual with another person usually
involves different sexual behaviors.
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Some sexual expressions are prohibited by
law and disapproved of by certain religions and families.
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An early abortion can be done in a
clinic, doctor's office, or hospital.
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Most women report no problems after
having an abortion.
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People's beliefs about abortion are based
on their religious, cultural, and family values.
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Some religions support the right to an
abortion.
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Some religions oppose abortion.
- The right of a woman to have a legal
abortion is guaranteed by the Supreme Court, although there are
restrictions in some states.