If all you had to do was take a pill to change your sexual orientation to heterosexual, and there were no other side effects - would you do it? Or would you choose to continue being queer?
2007-01-06 16:25:32 · 18 answers · asked by A_Patriot 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I was created this way, and although my life may be easier if I could change my sexual orientation I accept who I am. I am not one to question why I am who I am.
2007-01-06 16:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by χριστοφορος ▽ 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
In all honesty, I probably would.
Not because I hate being what I am (I'm very comfortable being queer), but because I'm curious to know what it would be like to be heterosexual. I'd regard it as a great privilege to have two different sexual orientation points of view in one lifetime. Some things would be harder, but other things would be easier. As long as I could still be me, I reckon it'd be a fascinating journey. Would I still be me? I dunno, but I'd be prepared to take the risk.
I've often thought about a similar scenario: if I could change my gender easily, would I? The answer again is I probably would, though I'm quite content as a male. I'm a curious kind of guy, and a great fan of Tiresias the Seer from Greek mythology.
Now: if you are heterosexual, would you consider taking a pill to make you queer, even for a limited period?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiresias
2007-01-07 07:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Had you asked this question at around June last year I would have answered with a whole hearted YES!!! But now that I've grown as a person and now I am comfortable with who I am. The fact that I'm a lesbian doesnt bother me anymore. So if there was a pill invented that could change me, I would'nt give it a second thought, I'd never take it. Though there are a few people in my life who would try to force it onto me..
We should all be happy with who we are, we only get one life, so we should live it to the full and not worry so much
2007-01-07 00:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by Danny J 1 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Although I resent being refered to as a queer my answer to this question is that if there was any pill that could change my sexuality to the considered norm I would take it in a heart beat. It would have saved me from having to come out to my family and friends, figuring out that I don't need counseling, and would provide me with the ability to have children naturally. So would I do something to change the fact that I am homosexual if a pill was created to change it, of course I would. And so would 90% of the homosexual population. The only people who wouldnt would be the sadists that find that being homosexual is a gift, instead of a curse.
2007-01-07 03:05:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, I would not take it. I've made it through the awkward stages of my life and I'm finally comfortable with myself as a queer person. To wake up straight tomorrow would be such a life altering experience that I would have to spend years becoming comfortable with myself all over again. I've paid my dues in the area of working towards liking myself already, in full. I don't want no stinking pill! Besides, the world needs somebody left to teach tolerance, right?
2007-01-08 02:14:08 · answer #5 · answered by Jordan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think this type of hypothetical question is silly and i also think it is unrealistic to expect true honest answers....
society always tells us we should be this or that. whether it be sexuality, or whether we are supposed to have a big penis, or big breasts, etc.. so much artificial changing of our natural selves..
many people seem to buy into it, and many trick themselves into believing that they are happier having made the change..
i'm bisexual, which is fine.. my biggest regret is not my sexuality, but it was that i was too shy to reach out and develop relationships during my teens and most of my 20s.
i guess the pill i'd be interested in would be one that could take me back to being 14 yrs old, and one that would eliminate the shyness and self-esteem issues..
i think some gays on here would take a pill to become straight.. while many others are very happy with their current lives..
those who would take the pill, it has nothing to do with not being comfortable with their sexuality.. it would be all about trying to fit into society better so they can live their lives without being judged by others..
i'd like to create a pill and give it to straight people who seem to have a problem with gays.. give them a pill that will allow them to love and accept everyone on this planet, regardless of sexual orientation..
bisexuality is new to me.. i never took the time to get to know gay or bi people. i assumed they were strange or different.. but when i officially admitted i was bi, i reached out and have made many friends in the gay and bi community.. these people are kind, loving, and more accepting than any straight people i know..
2007-01-07 01:24:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jeff 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If it was temporary, yeah, why the hell not. I'd have a little more common ground with my straight friends and we could talk about how much we love t*ts and p*ssy, great fun! Permanently, nope. I'm happy the way I am, especially now that I'm over the confusion and self-deception. Besides, my racist Baptist family needs their little comfort zone to be poked and prodded by SOMETHING that exists outside it, and my sister brining home a latino boyfriend just wasn't doing the trick.
2007-01-09 21:58:02 · answer #7 · answered by texjoy86 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh, Daniel, don't answer for me and the rest of the community! I would so NOT take a pill like that. I love who I am, I love my partner, I love my lesbian friends of thirty years, I love being part of a unique culture and I love being a woman who doesn't have to constantly bow before male privledge. I'm a lucky, lucky gal.
2007-01-07 03:26:43 · answer #8 · answered by jane7 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, since I already KNOW your a big*t, and won't be happy with any answer that isn't what YOU want to hear, I'm going to answer anyways.
I was born gay. I've known I was gay since I was 5. I quickly learned to hide it because of bu11y's like you. But you know what. Its because of people LIKE YOU that I WOULD NOT take that pill. Because of people like you, I've had over 70 stitches in my face and head. I've been mocked, kicked and beaten. And I've learned to love myself.
You BET I'll stay queer and PROUDLY SO.
2007-01-07 00:56:13 · answer #9 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure some would. I don't believe being called a queer feels good.
2007-01-07 00:30:19 · answer #10 · answered by Angela 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋