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I'm a bit confused about my sexual feelings... Don't worry. Some confusion about sexual feelings is normal, particularly in the early teen years when one is going through all the changes of puberty. A survey of 34,000 students in Minnesota found that 25% of students age 12 said they were "not sure" about their sexual orientation. By age 17, only 5% of the students were still "unsure". Almost all of the rest of those who had been unsure at age 12, now felt they were heterosexual. Let's face it. Puberty can be a confusing time. Your body is changing and your hormones are changing. It is normal to have questions like "How does what's happening with my body compare with what's happening with the other girls?" "What strange feelings I have... is this happening too fast or too slowly?" "I have all these new and strange feelings...." It makes sense that you might feel confused as your body begins to develop sexually. It's a big change to go from thinking that boys are dumb to being attracted to them! As well, it is normal to think a lot about sex in your teen years, especially in sexual situations but also in other situations. On the other hand, some people are much older before they begin to be interested in such things. So, if you are a younger teen, don't worry about it. Do not rush to label your feelings. Take some time. Remember, a little confusion about sexual feelings is normal. Things will become clearer as you get older. If there are specific concerns you have, some of the other questions and answers listed here might be helpful. |
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