Is homosexuality caused by sexual neurosis?
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Here is what i found about it...\nWhat Is Sexual Orientation?\n\nSexual Orientation is an enduring emotional, romantic, sexual or affectional attraction to another person. It is easily distinguished from other components of sexuality including biological sex, gender identity (the psychological sense of being male or female) and the social gender role (adherence to cultural norms for feminine and masculine behavior).\n\nSexual orientation exists along a continuum that ranges from exclusive homosexuality to exclusive heterosexuality and includes various forms of bisexuality. Bisexual persons can experience sexual, emotional and affectional attraction to both their own sex and the opposite sex. Persons with a homosexual orientation are sometimes referred to as gay (both men and women) or as lesbian (women only). \n\nSexual orientation is different from sexual behavior because it refers to feelings and self-concept. Persons may or may not express their sexual orientation in their behaviors. \n\nWhat Causes a Person To Have a Particular Sexual Orientation? \n\nThere are numerous theories about the origins of a person's sexual orientation; most scientists today agree that sexual orientation is most likely the result of a complex interaction of environmental, cognitive and biological factors. In most people, sexual orientation is shaped at an early age. There is also considerable recent evidence to suggest that biology, including genetic or inborn hormonal factors, play a significant role in a person's sexuality. In summary, it is important to recognize that there are probably many reasons for a person's sexual orientation and the reasons may be different for different people. \n\nIs Sexual Orientation a Choice? \n\nNo, human beings can not choose to be either gay or straight. Sexual orientation emerges for most people in early adolescence without any prior sexual experience. Although we can choose whether to act on our feelings, psychologists do not consider sexual orientation to be a conscious choice that can be voluntarily changed. \n\nCan Therapy Change Sexual Orientation? \n\nNo. Even though most homosexuals live successful, happy lives, some homosexual or bisexual people may seek to change their sexual orientation through therapy, sometimes pressured by the influence of family members or religious groups to try and do so. The reality is that homosexuality is not an illness. It does not require treatment and is not changeable. \n\nWhy is it Important for Society to be Better Educated About Homosexuality? \n\nEducating all people about sexual orientation and homosexuality is likely to diminish anti-gay prejudice. Accurate information about homosexuality is especially important to young people who are first discovering and seeking to understand their sexuality—whether homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual. Fears that access to such information will make more people gay have no validity—information about homosexuality does not make someone gay or straight.
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LOL!  Homosexualism? That's the most creative made-up word I've ever seen on Yahoo! Answers (and that's saying something).  Anyway, homosexuals make up just over 4% of the population, so yes, it is statistically abnormal.  However, there are many heterosexuals who suffer from equally striking 'perversions', such as various fetishes.  Unfortunately, medical science lacks a sufficiently advanced understanding of human sexuality to really address these issues.  Okay, that was kinda' vague and rambling, but I just couldn't resist popping in to a question with the word 'homosexualism' in the title ;)
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Your simian countenance suggests a heritage rich in species diversity.\n\nor\n\nmay a thousand bedbugs get drunk and dance a jig in your belly button.\n\npoint out that those who are quick to call others gay are often covering up their own latent homosexuality
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People are almost certainly homosexual because of genetics.  There is a great deal of scientific evidence that it is inborn. Beyond scientific evidence there is anecdotal evidence.\n\nThe fruit fly study is actually fairly conclusive. But the pheremonal and eye blink studies are also compelling. I've included links below for those that are interested. Beyond that, research increasingly suggests that at least for males, Xq28 is the crucial gene. I am saddened by this, because I believe that once it is proven, gay people will be wiped out -- and I think that is sad, because given the number of species in which homosexuality exists (see Dr. Bruce Bagemihl's book "Biological Exuberance" from St. Martin's Press) I think it serves a purpose, and has been evolutionarily preferred.  The recent Italian study by Andrea Camperio-Ciani and colleagues pretty clearly shows both how and why a gene or gene set causing homosexuality, particularly in males - would survive and be preferred evolutionarily.\n\nIn addition to scientific evidence is the anecdotal evidence. I never in my life had any sexual feeling for a female -- nor any romantic feelings. I have had romantic feelings for other males since 8. I figured out it was sexual at 11 and came out at 14. I never felt anything for girls, neither do other gay males I know. Some boys manage to suppress it for a time, but when it comes out they admit to having always had the feelings. Likewise for bisexuals, although bisexuals always have feelings for both, and therefore are capable of choice -- for real. Gays are no more capable of choice than straights are.\n\nThere is nothing either wrong or unnatural about being homosexual.  Enjoy the links -- and think about the gay people you know.  While some, particularly younger ones, may be risk takers or may be into drugs --- think about the young straight men you know -- how many of them are risk takers -- or into drugs?  It's gender and age far more than sexuality.  Others are, I would bet, settled, calm, caring and successful.\n\nThe only thing being gay does is change who you sleep with.  No one chooses it however, no one is driven to "that path."  It is simply natural and normal for some people.  As I am sure you would hate to be told consistently, by everyone around you, that being heterosexual was evil, wrong, unnatural -- and "that path" when you know perfectly well it is natural to you, understand that gay people feel the exact same way.  It is natural and normal to a gay person -- and having intercourse with, or romance with -- a member of the opposite gender is unnatural and abnormal. \n\nKind regards,\n\nReynolds Jones\nhttp://www.rebuff.org\nbelieveinyou24@yahoo.com
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I am straight and I was born this way.\nYou are gay and I know you were born that way.  Cheers!\n(Here's a bit of scientific proof for the naysayers)\n\nThe sexual area of a gay man's brain works a lot like that of a woman when exposed to a particular stimulus, researchers say.\n\nIn an experiment, men and heterosexual women sniffed a chemical from the male hormone testosterone. The homosexual men's brains responded differently from those of heterosexual males, and in a similar way to the women's brains.
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Seriously, it's for two distinct reasons. One is the instinctual urge that we are programmed with from our conception that makes males of the homonids the sexual aggressor. It is designed into us in order to propogate our species. Try to image how long we would have continued to exist if there were no sexual urges from either sex. The second reason is social conditioning and there isn't enough time to get into the subtext of this one. Basically it has to do with the upbringing of each individual along with his experience and values. Don't forget that in most modern societies there are images of a sexual nature to some degree or more. A sort of post-birth programming occurs to boys/guys/men if they are constantly exposed to images of a sexual nature. And another important factor is peer pressure. That can be a powerful determinate for a young teenager who is learning about his sexually maturing body at a time when he may be vulnerable to suggestion as well as suggestive action.
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Read Exodus 20 & Romans 1.  They explain the root reasons of homosexuality.\n\nLean not on your own understanding, but trust in the Lord.
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Causes of sexual dysfunctions can be physical, psychological or both. Psychological causes can include:\n\n    *stress or anxiety from work or family responsibilities\n    *concern about sexual performance\n    *conflicts in the relationship with your partner\n    *depression\n    *unresolved sexual orientation issues\n    *previous traumatic sexual experience\n    *body image and self-esteem problems\nPhysical causes can include:\n\n    *diabetes\n    *heart disease\n    *liver disease\n    *kidney disease\n    *pelvic surgery\n    *pelvic injury or trauma\n    *neurological disorders\n    *medication side effects\n    *hormonal changes, including those related to pregnancy and menopause\n    *thyroid disease\n    *alcohol or drug abuse
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Don't lose hope.  Christ will forgive you.  There is a reason that you are attracted to men.  I believe that homosexuality is a gender identity problem  and not a sex problem.  \n\nI encourage you to seek counsel from someone you trust or use the websties suggested for guidance. Don't get discouraged. You will likey receive reactions from people that vary greatly and many people will oppose your desire to seek healing. The websites suggested are right on target and should be an encouragement to you.\n\nYou need to really figure out why you are attracted to males.  There are plenty of Christian counselors who will help you realize what's really going on.  Men who are struggling with homosexuality are often doing so because they need attention, affection and affirmation from males, often because it was lacking in their childhood.  Other things that can trigger gender identity disorder are sexual abuse, verbal abuse or emotional abuse.\n\nJust remember that you are not alone in your struggle for freedom. While the media and many people would like you to believe you can't change, there is hope for those who seek healing from their past wounds. Be encouraged and don't let negativity bring you down. Keep your eyes on what you truly desire: forgiveness.\n\nDon't accept what others (even me) tell you about homosexuality. Do your research and see for yourself.\n\nCheck out these books ...\nYou Don't Have to Be Gay\nThe Parent's Guide to Preventing Homosexuality\n\nVisit these web-sites (Google them)...\nFocus on the Family - They have a conference called LOVE WON OUT that's awesome for those people who are trying to get out of that lifestyle.  I don't know if you label yourself gay but there is a difference between being gay and being attracted to men. The books above will help explain what I mean in more detail.  \n\nThe EXODUS website tells more about homsexuality as well.
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I have the same problem. My understanding of genetics does not support a "gay gene"; however it is very possible and more frequent then most people think that certain males are exposed to more female hormones than normal and vice versa for females. These hormones (similar to how animals are attracted to one another) can influence whether or not and individual is attracted to males or females. Also (using males as an example) if a boy was exposed to or born with more female hormones and thus acts more feminine, he will most likely be attracted to someone who is opposite to him (hence masculine). It is more natural for feminine and masculine to attract rather than simply male or female. For example I am naturally more attratced to masculine guys, rather than feminine guys. I am not attracted to masculine women ("dykes") simply because society has taught me not to be attracted to women from birth, so my sexual preference is trained towards males...
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I wish I could say I read Phillips answer, but I couldn't maintain focus. So, risking repeating elements of his analysis, I'm going to give this question a stab, but with a biological/evoluationary bent.\n\nEvolutionary arguments have been offered for male homosexuality. For example, Symons (1979) argues that homosexuality results from a meme that takes advantage of the inborn male propensity to find sexual variety interesting. Normally this propensity would be adaptive because it would encourage males to attempt sexual relations with many women, which would result in more offspring. But a meme could parasitize this propensity, redirecting sexual interest to non-adaptive objects, as in fetishism or homosexuality. \n\nEpigenetic arguments have been inspired by work on pre-natal hormones. Dîrner and his colleagues (cited in LeVay 1994) link stress during pregnancy to hormonal effects on the fetus that would lead to homosexuality. This could be part of a mother's adaptive reproductive strategy. That is, in times of stress, when it is difficult to raise children, it may be adaptive to have some homosexual children who could help their siblings raise offspring instead of having offspring of their own.\n\nMemic and epigenetic arguments may explain some aspects of homosexuality, such as the cultural variations in practices or identities, or specific behaviors of homosexuals (femininity for example). However, the biological studies of homosexuality, together with the extraordinary cross-cultural similarities of exclusive homosexuals (Whitam 1983) suggest that some aspects of homosexuality (e.g. orientation) are at least partly determined by genes.\n\nThe basic problem for genetic explanations of homosexuality is to account for how a gene that does not lead to offspring could survive the pressures of natural selection. One possibility is that a maladaptive gene for homosexuality might re-occur repeatedly in a population if it results from the frequent mutation of a gene that is normally adaptive. However, people with maladaptive genes rarely exceed 1% of the population, while male homosexuality apparently occurs much more frequently (Whitam and Mathy 1986; Gadpaille 1980; Diamond 1993). Another possibility is that a recessive gene for homosexuality might have advantages that allow it to pass on to future generations. For example, homosexuals could directly help their relatives (who share the recessive gene) raise more children. This "kin selection" hypothesis predicts more homosexuality in those societies where homosexuals could most help their relatives (for example, in endogamous societies where homosexuals would live nearby). Nevertheless, cross-cultural research shows that this is not the case (Werner 1979). Another possibility is that a homosexual gene itself, when combined with non-homosexual genes, may provide reproductive advantages. This latter scenario is sometimes known as the "heterozygous" hypothesis, although it is really about any type of gene combination (LeVay 1994; Sommer 1990). \n\nThe heterozygous argument suggests that homosexuality results from genes for submissive behavior. An animal possessing only submissive genes would fail to reproduce for lack of trying. But an animal possessing only genes for dominance would also fail to reproduce because it would get killed for taking too many risks. It is the "heterozygous" males, who would most likely pass on their genes. By the genetic laws of probability, this would leave every generation with a certain percentage of individuals at the extremes. For example, if each of a pair of chromosomes had only one "homosexual" locus with only two possible alleles (one for dominance and one for submissiveness) this would leave a heterozygous couple with 25% of their offspring homozygous for submissiveness, 50% heterozygous, and 25% homozygous for dominance. If, however, homosexuality were the result of the interaction of five ge
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Sadly, no.  For some reason, people who don't understand homosexuality feel that they are somehow able to generate opinions on the topic.  I don't see why they have such negative opinions on something they don't even understand.
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If you cut through all the PC crap, you will eventually come to a single, important truth: sexuality is way too complex to be solely the result of any single magic bullet.  Perhaps more importantly is that children are not born sexually mature, and hence the idea that they are born homosexual is as ridiculoius as the notion that they are born heterosexual.  They are born asexual in that they are not yet sexually mature.\n\nIt is PC to say that there is genetic determinism that makes a person be gay due to hard-wired mental functions from the genes.  This is absurd, because the "hard wires" of the brain aren't really that hard at all.  The brain in a newborn has many, many more synaptic connections than needed.  Throughout life, as we learn and develop more fully, these synapses are reduced in some places and increased in others.  The experiences of life, along with things like diet, make the brain develop as it does in complicated ways.\n\nThe fundamentalist tends to say that the matter is purely a matter of choice.  This is equally absurd.  While it is correct to say that a person is responsible for their actions, the desires, thoughts, and emoptions of the brain are not so easily controlled.  The brain does eventually wire itself in certain ways and it does lose flexibility as time progresses.  But the results are not purely choice.\n\nThe answer is somewhere in between.  There are differences in people's genetic makeup and developmental processes that make some people more strongly predisposed to certain sexaul tendencies, I'd expect.  But the experiences of life will always effect the ways in which the genes are expressed, and this is unavoidable.  Monozygotic twins have the exact same DNA as one another.  If one is a hemophylliac, the other one will also be, with absolute certainty.  The correlations for sexuality, though strong, are not 1:1 like this.  So there ahs to be something more than genes.  No one can positively identify what particular environmental cues or experiences or hormonal cascades are necessary for a given line of developing a particular sexuality, but the fact that we haven't elucidated the path does not in any way mean the path does not exist.
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YES\nhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/03/040309073256.htm\n"This particular study, along with others, strongly suggests that sexual preference is biologically determined in animals, and possibly in humans," said the study's lead author, Charles E. Roselli, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, OHSU School of Medicine. "The hope is that the study of these brain differences will provide clues to the processes involved in the development and regulation of heterosexual, as well as homosexual, behavior."
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it isnt a choice. homosexuality is a psychological disorder. they didnt choose to have hte psychological disorder. people who were once gay become straight and vice versa. a significantly high proportion of gay men didnt have a father during their child. because of the lack of fatherly love from a fatherly figure, they turn to other men\n\nhomosexuality is just like anorexia, people dont choose to be sick. they cant help it. many do recover\n\n\nof course homosexuality isnt genetic. do two gays make a gay? do two straights make a straight? why can some people who were once gay become straight if its genetic?
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According to most scientists and psychologist, being gay is physiological verses psychological. There is a part of the brain called the hypothamalus. In heterosexual men this gland is larger than a heterosexual woman’s which is much smaller in size. Recent studies of autopsies performed on gays reveal the size of hypothamalus’ of homosexuals (both male and female) aren’t as large as a heterosexual male or as small as a heterosexual female.\n\nHomosexuality occurs naturally in most species of animals.\n\nForgoing the physical causes of homosexuality, socialization, environment and personal beliefs often have an influence on whether a person live a gay or straight life. For instance, a person who believes they may be gay might suppress those feelings if they are raised in an environment where homosexuality is considered taboo and self expression is censored. On the other hand, a person with homosexual tendencies may be more willing to explore those feelings if raised in an environment which encourages expression and self individualism.\n\nSince our sexuality doesn’t develop until long after birth, I don’t see how anyone can be born heterosexual or homosexual. \n\nSome uninformed individuals claim homosexuality is a choice. The question to those people would be, “Did you have to choose to be straight.” The answer will almost always be, “Hell no!” Just as a heterosexual could no more “choose” to be gay, a homosexual would have a difficult time choosing to be straight.\n\nAs for religious arguments, the passages in Genesis merely explain heterosexual relationships and does not condemn or even speak to homosexual acts. The only direct mention of homosexuality in the Bible can be found in the Old Testament under Leviticus along with the sins of wearing woven clothing (cotton), eating shell fish, shaving, and not allowing women to preach the word of God, amongst other forgotten sins. These sins were made non-sins by the words of Jesus. That is why good “Christians” can shave, while wearing their cotton briefs and eat oyster without having to worry about going to Hell.\n\nIn the New Testament, many newer interpretations claim that the rapists who came to Lot’s house were gay, but they were rapists, which rape is a sin. In another passage the words used to describe male prostitutes has been translated into “homosexuals” by watered down modern day Bibles. Prostitution is a sin, but at the time, there was no homosexual culture to condemn.\n\nThe most prolific argument against Biblical condemnation of homosexuals came from Jesus who was to be God’s final word on the subject. When given the opportunity to condemn homosexual behavior, He did not.\n\nWhen you see the word “homosexual’ in a Bible understand there was no word to describe homosexuality at the time of the writing of the Bible. Go to the King James Version and read the same passages. Those translations of those same words pertain only to male prostitution and rapists, which are both sins.\n\nLastly, many lost Christians say the Bible says intercourse is for the purpose of reproduction only and the only reason man was put on this earth was to reproduce. Well I can’t find one Christian who says they only have intercourse for the purpose of reproduction. As for the misnomer man was put on this earth for the sole purpose of reproduction, what about people who for one reason or another cannot reproduce? Are they all going to hell? If all of the world’s trees produced fruit, the fruit would lay rotting on the ground.
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To put a check on population levels.  Seriously.\n\nA link between a mother having high fertility and  her chances of having a gay child has recently been discovered.  This connection resolves the objection that homosexuality should have been bred out of existence if it were hereditary.  The increased fertility of the mother cancels out the lack of offspring of the homosexual child.