Still, it can sometimes be helpful to hear about other people's experiences-particularly if they end up resonating with you.
'The only person who can choose your label-or to have no label, or more than one-is you.'
'We have this ingrained idea that you must choose a label, but that's not necessarily true,' says Engle. 'Human sexuality is far more complex than we give it credit for.' And TBH, since we live in such a hetero-centric society, you may been subtly (or not so subtly) discouraged from exploring your intimate curiosities, Engle says.Īlso worth keeping in mind: You don't have to label yourself when you're exploring your sexuality. 'Sexuality can shift and change throughout someone's life,' explains Gigi Engle, a certified sex coach, sexologist, and author of All The F*cking Mistakes: a guide to sex, love, and life.
It's super-common to have questions about your sexuality, no matter which label you choose to identify with. If you've ever asked yourself, 'Am I a lesbian?' (and I'm guessing that's probably what brought you here), then welcome-you're definitely not alone.
