Myth: Lesbian, gay and bisexual people of 'flaunt' their sexuality when they talk about their partner, hold hands or kiss one another in public. Some research indicates that sexual orientation is determined between birth and age 3, but no one is sure what causes particular orientations. Others learn much later in life, in their 30's, 40's or 50's. Many lesbian, gay and bisexual people know that they are attracted to members of their own sex at an early age, sometimes as young as 6 or 7 years old.
Myth: We know what causes sexual orientation.
Many lesbian, gay and bisexual people have early heterosexual experiences, but are still lesbian, gay or bisexual many avowed heterosexuals have had sexual contact with members of their own sex, but are still heterosexual. Myth: Early Sexual experiences are indicative of one's sexual orientation as an adult. People who are lesbian, gay or bisexual come in as many different shapes, colors and sizes as do people who are heterosexual. Myth: Lesbian, gay and bisexual people can be identified by certain mannerisms or physical characteristics.
