Remember that scene from the L Word where Shane, Alice and Helena are running around with gaydar guns, seeing if they can figure out Jenny’s orientation? Since then, I’ve always wished I had one of them. I have always, always have crushes on straight women. Always. And I haven’t got gaydar.
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FAQueer: Have Western influences Caused Some Indians To Turn Gay?
Well, if the Mahabharata and several ancient temples had Western influences, then homosexuality in India has been caused by the West.
Homosexuality has been around in India way before America and England had any influence over our culture. The West…
FAQueer: Is There A “Cure” For Homosexuality?
There are many variations to this question:
Can a special ‘pooja‘ make my child straight? Can yoga “cure” my child? Can a psychologist “cure” my child?
The long and short answer is: NO.
You can pray for a million dollars…
FAQueer: How Do I Know If My Child Is A Lesbian?
First the stereotype. People often think of lesbians as having short-hair, their upper lips unwaxed, their clothes manly, their behaviour closely resembling a man. While this is true of some lesbians, it is not true for others. Think Portia De…
Advice For Desi Parents With A Gaysi Child
Dear parents of a gay child,
I recently told my parents that I am gay. It was, as you might expect, not fun and games – for them or for me. They said some pretty crazy things – all very…
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