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By the age of 9 I was aware that I had definite interests in, as some would say, the male section of the catalogue rather than the female.”

Peter, 43

Sex facts

  • In the UK over 8% of men and almost 10% of women have had a sexual experience with a partner of the same sex.
  • It is estimated that between 6 and 8% of the UK population is gay, lesbian or bisexual.
  • The average ‘coming out’ age for young gay, lesbian and bisexual people is 14.

Other people answering When were you sure of your sexual identity?

  • Video by Marie

    “I have never been sure of my sexuality one hundred percent. ”

    Marie, 39

  • Video by Marsie

    “I sort of started being attracted to women and I suppose went through my lesbian stage for a few years. And then I went through my bisexual stage.”

    Marsie, 35

  • Video by Matthew

    “I didn’t even know what a gay person was until I was 18, 19 and then to me it was completely alien.”

    Matthew, 36

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