Gaqy

Gaqy
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
The sexual orientation meaning of the word gay has become so predominant that people hesitate to use the term in its original senses of “merry, lively” and “bright or showy.” But the word's association with sexuality is not new. The word gay has had various senses dealing with sexual conduct since the 17th century. A gay woman was a prostitute, a gay man a womanizer, a gay house a brothel. This sexual world included gay men too, and gay as an adjective in the sexual meaning goes back at least to the late 1930s. After World War II, as social attitudes toward sexuality began to change, gay was applied openly by gay men to themselves, first as an adjective and later as a noun. It is no longer considered slang. Today, the noun often designates only gay men and is usually used as a collective plural: gays and lesbians. How do gays feel about this? But usage as a singular noun is usually perceived as insulting. It has been argued that gay in the sense “awkward, stupid, or bad” is independent of the sexual sense, and therefore not homophobic. This argument is weakened by the fact that the sexual meaning has long been the dominant one, and thus permeates all usages of gay. See also homosexual .
of, relating to, or exhibiting sexual desire or behavior directed toward people of one's own sex or gender: a gay couple.
of, indicating, or supporting interests or issues pertaining to gay people or the gay community: a gay organization.
Older Use . having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay spirits; gay music.
Older Use . bright or showy: gay colors; gay ornaments.
Obsolete . (used especially of women and especially in poetry) beautiful, lofty, noble, or excellent: The learned man hath got the lady gay. excellent; topnotch: a gay and lofty mind.
Older Use . given to or abounding in social or other pleasures: a gay social season; the Gay Nineties.
Older Use . sexually unrestrained; having loose morals: In the 1930s movie, the baron is referred to as “a gay old rogue with an eye for the ladies.”
Slang : Older Use . inappropriately forward or bold; overly familiar; reckless : George got gay at the Christmas party and suddenly swept his boss's wife onto the dance floor.
Slang : Disparaging and Offensive . awkward, stupid, or bad.
Usually Offensive . a person, especially a male, who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex or gender.
"Is" it time for a new quiz? "Are" you ready? Then prove your excellent skills on using "is" vs. "are."

IS and ARE are both forms of which verb?
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English gai, from Old French “happy, cheerful,” from Germanic; compare Old High German gāhi “fast, sudden”
OTHER WORDS FROM gay gay·ness, noun non·gay, adjective
John, 1685–1732, English poet and dramatist.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2022
homosexual of or for homosexuals a gay club
carefree and merry a gay temperament brightly coloured; brilliant a gay hat given to pleasure, esp in social entertainment a gay life
Derived forms of gay gayness , noun
C13: from Old French gai, from Old Provençal, of Germanic origin
Gayness is the word used to refer to homosexuality. The noun which refers to being carefree and merry is gaiety
John. 1685–1732, English poet and dramatist; author of The Beggar's Opera (1728)
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Relating to or having a sexual orientation to persons of the same sex.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
“I do not support gay marriages being recognized in Florida,” he wrote Andrew Walther of Sanford.
That man was Xavier Cortada, a gay man who wrote of his frustration that he and his partner of eight years were unable to marry.
Some gay apps, like the newer Mister, have not subscribed to the community/tribe model.
Meanwhile, in Florida, Bush was flooded with questions about whether gay marriage could possibly come to the Sunshine State.
In the 70s, this myth kept openly gay people out of teaching positions.
Am I not in France— gay , delightful France—partaking of the kindness and civility of the country?
After a moment's silence, the cavaliers both burst into a gay laugh.
Never had Tom seen his gay and careless cousin in such guise: he was restless, silent, intense and inarticulate.
If it had not been for the presence of Mademoiselle Stéphanie, it would not have been gay for Aristide.
The box of the diplomatic corps was just opposite us, and our gay little Mrs. F. sat in it dressed in white satin.

Enter the terms you wish to search for.

What is Gay?

Why are People Gay?

Am I Gay?

Coming Out Gay

Gay Therapy

Gay Discrimination

Gay Bullying

Gay Support

Gay Mental Health

Parents of Gay Children

Information

Books on Gender GLBT

Clinical Trials

Resources-Hotlines

Suicide Information

Videos on Gender-GBLT

back to Gender (LGBT) Homepage

Abuse

ADD-ADHD

Addictions

Alzheimer's

Anxiety - Panic

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Diabetes

Dissociative Disorder

Eating Disorders

Gender-GLBT

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

OCD Related Disorders

Parkinson's Disease

Personality Disorders

PTSD and Stress Disorders

Relationships

Schizophrenia

Self-Help

Self-Injury

Sex-Sexuality

Schizoaffective Disorder

Disorders Definitions

Psychiatric Medications

Mental Health Information

Resources-Hotlines

Suicide Information

Psychological Tests

Mood Journal

Site Map

About Us

Contact Us

Advertise

Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

Advertising Policy

Estimates as to the number of gay people in the population range from 1-in-20 to 1-in-10, so why are some people gay? Are they gay by choice or is being gay genetic?
The simplest answer is to look at the definition of the word "gay." The term gay is a synonym for homosexual, which is defined as, 1,2
"Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sex."
In other words, 5-10% of people experience same-sex sexual attraction or behavior; of course, this doesn't speak to what makes people gay. No one knows for certain why any individual is gay, but the current thought is that being gay is not a choice. (read: Cure the Gay: Gay Conversion Therapy – Real or Hoax ?) The reasons people are gay are both physiological and psychological.
Modern science is working to show that genetics is one of the causes of being gay, although some science conflicts in this area. According to Psychology Today , 3
"In recent years, evidence has accumulated that a homosexual orientation is inherited. Study of family history reveals that homosexual men have more homosexuals in their family tree than do heterosexuals."
The precise genes involved in the causes of being gay have not yet been identified but they appear to come from the mother.
Additionally, some studies have found that the brains from homosexuals differ from the brains of heterosexuals. The connections in the amygdala and the corpus callosum have both been shown to be different depending on the sexual orientation of the individual. 4
Psychological reasons also appear to be part of why a person is gay. According to Avert.org, what makes people gay may include: 5
While psychological factors may increase the likelihood that someone is gay, no single factor is known to cause homosexuality.
Considering whether people choose to be gay is complex. It very much appears that same-sex sexual attraction is not a choice but acting on it is; so if you define gay as the mere presence of same-sex attraction, then from everything we understand, being gay is not a choice.
If, on the other hand, you consider someone to be gay only if they act on their same-sex attraction then being gay can be considered a choice depending on an individual's behavior.
But the real question is, does this really matter? If a person is an adult, is it anyone's business whom he or she is attracted to or has sexual relations with? Whether science can ultimately prove the biology of being gay or not, it's important to support all adults in their choices no matter how they identify.
APA Reference Tracy, N.
(2022, January 4). Why Are People Gay? Gay By Choice or Is Being Gay Genetic?, HealthyPlace. Retrieved
on 2022, June 30 from https://www.healthyplace.com/gender/gay/why-are-people-gay-gay-by-choice-or-is-being-gay-genetic

Medically reviewed by Harry Croft, MD
Rape victim stories can be very difficult to read, frightening and emotionally draining for some but stories of rape show other victims that they are not alone in their struggles. Rape stories…
Depression quotes and sayings about depression can provide insight into what it's like living with depression as well as inspiration and a feeling of "someone gets it…
Positive inspirational quotes are good for people with depression to have on-hand. Depression can make life so gray that you aren’t sure where the sunshine is hiding or if it will return.…
Every woman on earth has fantasized about some explicit sexual fantasy that she may or may not have been too ashamed to talk about. Whether it's your girlfriend or your wife, this top ten…
Particularly when young, some people may ask, "How do I know if I am gay?" if they have conflicting sexual feelings. When it comes down to it, there is no reliable "Am I Gay test", so the only way…
Trying to figure out how to discipline a child that won’t listen is common parenting issue. It can feel like the more you try to get your child to listen, the more stubborn they become. The result…
2022 HealthyPlace Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Site last updated June 30, 2022

All Titles TV Episodes Celebs Companies Keywords Advanced Search
Fully supported English (United States) Partially supported Français (Canada) Français (France) Deutsch (Deutschland) हिंदी (भारत) Italiano (Italia) Português (Brasil) Español (España) Español (México)

Copy from this list

Export

Report this list

Previous

1 - 100 of 438

Next

List your movie, TV & celebrity picks.

Views:
712,311
| in last week 1,334

ACTORS, PRODUCERS, DIRECTORS, MUSICIANS, ETC

Neil Patrick Harris was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 15, 1973. His parents, Sheila Gail (Scott) and Ronald Gene Harris, were lawyers and ran a restaurant. He grew up in Ruidoso, New Mexico, a small town 120 miles south of Albuquerque, where he first took up acting in the fourth grade. ...
Neil Patrick Harris was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 15, 1973. He grew up in Ruidoso, New Mexico, a small town 120 miles south of Albuquerque, where he first took up acting in the fourth grade. While tagging along with his older brother of 3 years, Harris won the part of Toto in a school production of The Wizard of Oz. His parents, Ron ... See full bio »
Born: June 15, 1973 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Luke Macfarlane is a Canadian-American actor born on January 19th, 1980, in London, Ontario, Canada. He is best known for his role as Scotty Wandell on the family drama television series Brothers & Sisters (2006) and D'avin Jaqobis on the space adventure series Killjoys (2015). Luke is a lead ...
Date of Birth
19 January 1980, London, Ontario, Canada Birth Name
Thomas Luke Macfarlane Jr. Height
6' 2" (1.88 m) Trivia
He has a twin sister. Sang in the Amabile Boys Choir. Attended Lester B. Pearson School for the Arts Elementary School, followed by Central Secondary school before being accepted into Juilliard for acting.

Gavin Creel was born on April 18, 1976 in Findlay, Ohio, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Submissions Only (2010), The Ceiling Fan (2016) and American Horror Stories (2021).

Chad Allen was born on June 5, 1974 in Cerritos, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993), TerrorVision (1986) and Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986).
Trivia: As of 2006, he has a position on the Honorary Board of Directors for The Matthew Shepard Foundation. On July 22, 2006, he joined Shepard's mother Judy and about 800 other people in a peaceful demonstration outside the Colorado Springs, Colorado, headquarters of Focus on the Family, a Christian organization. See more trivia »
Born: Chad Allen Lazzari
June 5, 1974 in Cerritos, California, USA

Mitchell Anderson was born on August 21, 1961 in Jamestown, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Jaws: The Revenge (1987), After Forever (2018) and The Karen Carpenter Story (1989).
Date of Birth
21 August 1961, Jamestown, New York, USA Birth Name
Mitchell Ogren Anderson Trivia
Is one of six children He graduated with a BA in Theatre from Williams College and also studied at The Julliard School in New York City. His recurring role as Ross, the bespectacled, gay violin teacher on the cult favorite "Party of Five" (1994) brought him notice, particularly once the actor publicly disclosed his homosexuality at a Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation dinner in L.A. in March of 1996. Best recalled for his two season stint as a colleague of teen wonder "Doogie Howser, M.D." on that ABC sitcom.
Where Are They Now
(2002) Has been and continues to write columns for www.Gay.com (October 2005) Has started a new career as the owner/chef of MetroFresh Restaurant in Atlanta.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, and raised in Joliet, Illinois. He returned to the UK, for a 6 month Shakespeare semester with the United States International University of San Diego, but left to star in the musical production of "Anything Goes," with Elaine Page. He went on to star in "Miss Saigon," "...
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, and raised in Joliet, Illinois. He returned to the UK, for a 6 month Shakespeare semester with the United States International University of San Diego, but left to star in the musical production of "Anything Goes," with Elaine Page. He went on to star in "Miss Saigon," "Matador," "Rope," and "Hair" at London's West End. ... See full bio »
Born: John Scot Barrowman
March 11, 1967 in Mount Vernon, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Lance Bass is the quintessential illustration of a highly successful and driv
Kelly Rowan Topless
Creampie Gangbang Orgy
Cum Witch

Gaqy

Report Page