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Originally Posted by Charlatan
She5, I know a lot of people are going to probably jump all over your post but before they do, I'd just like to point out that the majority of research into this area suggests that you are wrong. Sexual orientation is mostly pre-determined. Further to this most suggest that orientation is a spectrum rather than a yes/no proposition and as such, those who live in the middle of that spectrum are more likely to be able to choose than someone at either end.
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Originally Posted by Charlatan
She5, I know a lot of people are going to probably jump all over your post but before they do, I'd just like to point out that the majority of research into this area suggests that you are wrong. Sexual orientation is mostly pre-determined. Further to this most suggest that orientation is a spectrum rather than a yes/no proposition and as such, those who live in the middle of that spectrum are more likely to be able to choose than someone at either end.
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Disclaimer (lol): I would just like everyone to know that I'm not trying to hurt anyone or be spiteful (honestly), and I'm not here to judge, condemn, or hate. I'm here to ask questions, state my opinion, read people's opinions, and get some answers. Bear with me please.
I've heard/read about what you mentioned, and I've looked into it myself. I've also read about how hormones affect people's sexual orientation...but do hormones change a person's DNA? (I know hormones can affect the behavior of the organisms in our bodies and our overall behavior as well, but I'm asking if hormones can change/mutate your DNA or chromosomes?). Aren't genes the only pre-determined and permanent thing about people? You can take estrogen and testosterone pills, but does that change your inherited DNA? Does it change the fact you either have XX or XY chromosomes? A person with strait hair can perm their hair to make it curly, but does that change the fact that the person actually has strait hair? Is there really scientific proof of a sexual orientation gene (let me know people)? Aren't XX and XY chromosomes pretty much pre-determined sexual orientation genes? Is sexual orientation based on who you're attracted to, or who you have sex with? Can someone tell me???
These questions are why I'm extremely skeptical about pre-determined sexual orientation. In my opinion, when it come to sex or physical attraction, anything can become acceptable if it satisfies your senses and desires. If you're craving a sugary snack and you see that fine cupcake that looks good, tastes good, and feels good in your mouth, then I guess it's good for you. Forget about that brocoli and that apple, you can't help but to eat that cupcake (LOL, okay, maybe that was kind of a weird example, and you probablly think I'm crazy, but you probablly get what I'm saying though right?)
And if we were all born with a pre-determined sexual orientation (gay, strait, bi....dog, horse, pedo) then why are we not all "straight"? I only ask this because (according to science) reproduction and survival is what keeps life moving. Aside from pleasure and fun, what is the purpse of dude parts and chick parts? Can a person really not controll weather or not they use their genitals for an act of sexuality? It's not like you can't stop yourself from stimulating your genitals on/in someone, right? People have the freedom to do whatever they want with their genitals, do they not? Thoughts? Oppinions? Facts?