Seven questions about homosexuality people find difficult to ask

Even as the understanding of sexual minorities is increasing, the L(esbian)-G(ay)-B(isexual)-T(ransgender)-Q(uestion) community is still unknown to some people.

Those not knowledgeable about these minority groups are hesitant to ask certain questions for fear of prying or being rude. Here are seven difficult questions.

1. How did you know for sure you were gay?

This is one question gay people frequently get. But they say the answer is simple: the same way straight people know they are straight.

Lesbian and gay people identify themselves because they feel they are not straight.

2. How does it work in the bedroom?

It can be the most privacy invading question to gay and straight people.

Sex is sex. The way gay people enjoy sex is not that far off how straight people enjoy sex.

3. Are you annoyed with people who identify as bisexual?

They are not annoyed with bisexuals. However, they think saying “pick a side” or that “you’re greedy” to bisexuals is impolite.

4. What is a gold star?

The lucky gold star refers to a person who has never had sex with the opposite sex because the person has no interest in the opposite sex.

5. Do you feel gay people are portrayed well on popular TV shows?

Most LGBTQ people find characters are not depicted as accurately as they could be.

However, they still watch the shows because only a few reflect their community.

6. Do you ever wish you were not gay?

Most gay people find the intention of this question hard to fathom.

The question allows gay people to consider various factors, including the negativity they receive from others and the rejection they feel within themselves.

7. Are you a pitcher or a catcher?

It is natural to be curious about who is who in a same-sex relationship.

But the question is a bit rude, considering no one asks straight couples the same question.