I never experimented with my sexuality as a teenager - dysphoria, depression, autism, etc. You get the gist. Good news: I’m finally starting to get my ducks in a row at the decrepit old age of 23 /j. Bad news: Oh god now I have to address this shit.

Gonna be honest, I have no ideas where to start. So… how did y’all figure out if you liked men/women/both/neither/whatever? Was it an instinctual thing that you just Noticed one day? Did you have to go on dates and try things out?

I’m a little nervous about coming across as an asshole if I hook up with someone and then realize “Oh! I hate this!” halfway through, y’know?

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    11 days ago

    As an adult, you should be able to have this very normal conversation up front with people you are interested in meeting.

    If it doesn’t come up in the normal introductory Q&A sessions that are typical of first dates, be sure to bring it up that you are still figuring out what your preference is.

    For hookup apps, it’s even easier. Just explain the situation. People are generally understanding.