I hear that it might be genetic, others say that its a lifestyle so who is correct. a straight guy with a new gay friend.
2007-03-21 13:42:14 · 8 answers · asked by Juan D 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Being sexually attracted to the same sex has been shown to be biological and genetic.
The only choices regarding homosexuality are to be honest with oneself about one's sexual attraction and to be honest with others about one's sexual attraction.
An October 2004 scientific research publication stated that scientists at the University of Padua have found that women tend to have more children when they inherit the same genetic factors linked to homosexuality in men. This fertility boost more than compensates for the lack of offspring fathered by gay men, and keeps the “gay” genetic factors in circulation. Mothers of gay men produced an average of 2.7 babies compared with 2.3 born to mothers of straight men. And maternal aunts of gay men had 2.0 babies compared with 1.5 born to the maternal aunts of straight men.
Another study published in Human Genetics in February 2006 examined X chromosome inactivation in mothers of gay sons and mothers whose sons were not gay. Normally, X chromosome inactivation occurs at random: half of the cells in a woman's body will have one X chromosome inactivated, while the other half inactivates the other chromosome. Researchers found that in about a quarter of mothers who had at least two gay sons every single cell in these women inactivated the same X chromosome while only 4 percent of mothers with no gay sons showed this type of extreme skewing.
A Canadian university study published in June of 2006 stated that, although researchers have known for years that a man's likelihood of being gay rises with the number of older biological brothers, that the new study found that the so-called "fraternal birth order effect" persists even if gay men were raised away from their biological families.
A January 2007 report suggested to be gay you need to receive one gay gene from both parents, and that those with only one gay gene have a selective advantage because they are heterosexual but have increased style, male sex drive, charm and seductiveness towards women.
2007-03-21 13:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by χριστοφορος ▽ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's genetic. I feel that I was born gay. As far back as I can rememeber I have been attracted to the same sex, even in elementary school. This is before I even know another gay person. I definitey feel that I was born gay and didn't make a choice as which sex I was attracted to.
2007-03-21 20:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by Scott S 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The first person who answered is correct, I believe it could be genetic. I don't feel anything personally wrong with me and I have a girlfriend. I fell in love with her because of her personality, her humor everything inside and the fact that she has a vagina is simply a bonus.
2007-03-21 20:50:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very much physical. Their brains are "wired" differently. If you're really interested, there are plenty of studies about there. Do a Google search.
2007-03-21 20:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's genetic...it may not awaken in someone's mind until later in life, though.
2007-03-21 20:46:17 · answer #5 · answered by merlin_steele 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're all right. It's a genetic curse, when acted out, becomes a "life-style". Get help; both spiritual and mental.
Peace.
2007-03-21 20:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by JayDee 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
better question, why are hetros attracted to the opposite sex?
2007-03-21 20:49:21 · answer #7 · answered by sourcherry119 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it just depends on each person
2007-03-21 20:53:23 · answer #8 · answered by Katy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋