In China, most people have some kind of prejudice against homosexuality, thinking that homosexuality is alien, abnormal, or even "disgusting". It can be said that people have too many misunderstandings about homosexuality. The author briefly explains some of the most common misunderstandings, hoping that after reading it, readers can eliminate their prejudices and treat homosexuals and homosexuals with a more tolerant attitude.

Misunderstanding 1: Anyone who has had same-sex sexual behavior must be a homosexual

Correct answer: No. What we call homosexuals refers to "absolute homosexuals" (usually the word "absolute" is omitted when talking about it). In terms of sex, absolute homosexuals will never have sexual desire for the opposite sex, nor will they accept the sexual demands of the opposite sex. A survey conducted by Kinsey, the founder of modern sexology and professor at Indiana University in the United States, showed that among 5,300 white adult men, 37% had engaged in homosexual behavior, of which only 4% were absolutely homosexual; among 5,940 white women , 13% have had homosexual behavior, of which only 3% are absolutely homosexual.

Misunderstanding 2: People who have had same-sex sexual behavior are prone to STDs

Correct answer: Whether you are susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases or not has no direct relationship with whether you are gay or not. From a sexual perspective (excluding diseases caused by sharing injection needles, etc.), only having sexual intercourse with sexual organs in direct contact with a person who "does not insist on having only one sexual partner for life" and without taking reliable defensive measures can There is a chance of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (formerly known as an STD). The reason why in the early days of the discovery of AIDS, 75% of the patients were homosexuals was because in that region and era, homosexuals had more "multiple sexual partners" and had anal sex from time to time without taking any precautions. Measures, coupled with the fact that the anal mucosa is prone to rupture and bleeding, make it possible for HIV to enter the human blood. If these conditions also occur among heterosexuals, HIV transmission will also occur.

Misunderstanding 3: Homosexuality and heterosexuality can be clearly distinguished

Correct answer: From an individual perspective, homosexuality and heterosexuality can be clearly distinguished. There is no hesitation between absolute homosexuality and absolute heterosexuality. In terms of sex, absolutely heterosexual people will never have sexual desire for the same sex, nor will they accept the sexual demands of the same sex; the same is true for absolute homosexuals towards the opposite sex.

Those who can wander, or are typical bisexuals, who accept same-sex and opposite-sex equally throughout their lives (but not necessarily "at the same time") in terms of sexuality; or are atypical bisexuals, and some are basically opposite-sex people. Love, some occasionally have same-sex sexual desire or even same-sex sexual behavior, some are basically homosexual, and some occasionally have heterosexual sexual desire or even heterosexual sexual behavior.

We should not confuse discussions of homosexuality with bisexuality. Otherwise, it will cause many problems and bring a lot of unnecessary trouble and pain to the parties, families and people around them.

From a public perspective, homosexuality and heterosexuality cannot be clearly distinguished, and they should not be distinguished at all. They must be treated equally and treated equally.

Misunderstanding 4: In the history of our country, homosexuality was particularly popular in some dynasties. This shows that homosexuality is not innate, but is related to the culture, politics, and social acceptance of the time.

Correct answer: In my country and the West, there have been situations where homosexuality was particularly popular in certain eras, such as the Han Dynasty in my country and ancient Greece in the West. However, this does not mean that homosexuality is not innate. First of all, it must be made clear that when discussing homosexuals, we should refer to absolute homosexuals and not to be confused with situational homosexuals (relative homosexuals) or bisexuals.

To be sure, in years when homosexuality was particularly popular, or at least less persecuted, the number of people who dared to disclose their homosexuality would increase. In order to achieve certain socio-economic goals, the number of homosexuals who adopt and behave as homosexuals will also increase.

Misunderstanding 5: Homosexuals are mentally unsound and abnormal people

Correct answer: A desperate and painful mother wrote in a letter to the famous psychiatrist Freud that her child was not interested in the opposite sex at all and hoped that Freud could treat her child so that he could He can transform into a heterosexual.

In his reply, Freud emphasized that "homosexuality is not a vice or depravity, nor is it a disease" and "throughout the ages, there have been many highly respectable figures who were homosexuals." In fact, the list of "highly respectable figures who are homosexuals" includes many kings and presidents of Britain, France, Russia, Germany, the United States and other countries, as well as ancient ancients such as Socrates and Aristotle. Greek philosopher, British playwright and poet Shakespeare, British scientist Bacon, Italian artist Raphael, etc. The author cannot verify this one by one, but I believe that at least some of the people on the list are relatively gay. However, this is enough to prove that homosexuals are not mentally unsound or abnormal people. In terms of intelligence and contribution to mankind, they are no different from heterosexuals.

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