Beyond Stereotypes
But I do have a fucking problem with people thinking that being Gay, or Bi, or Queer, or whatever the fuck else you wanna call it makes them special. Newsflash, it doesn’t. Nobody gives two shits if you like men and you’re a man yourself. That makes you no different from every other person around you. And in general it makes you look like an attention whore. I support people in the LGBTQ. For many gay men, coming to terms with their sexuality can be both a challenge and a triumph - an act of self-liberation that leads to greater authenticity and self-understanding. The path to self-acceptance can look different for every individual. Exploring Gay Identity
So, the next time someone expresses surprise that a gay man can be masculine, remember that masculinity and being gay are perfectly compatible. Get the latest news from Grants Pass Magazine about culture, entertainment, local business and more. By signing up, you agree to the our terms and our Privacy Policy agreement. 
Just because I’m gay doesn’t mean I know every LGBTQ+
Let’s face it: being gay doesn’t make you special. It just makes you, well, gay. But don’t just take our word for it. We reached out to some actual LGBTQ+ individuals for their thoughts on the matter, and the responses were nothing short of scathing. But you know what I mean. I am sexually and romantically attracted to men.
OPINION
Being both masculine and gay should be nothing special. . 
General thoughts & opinions from a lesbian loser
I’m gay. Now, being queer is such a part of who I am that I just take it for granted. I don’t really think about it, and I don’t really ever feel bothered by how other people think of it. Everyone who I know knows I’m gay and doesn’t really care. But before I came out, it was actually really different for me. .
Being LGBTQ+ Doesn’t make you special
A fellow LGBTQ member helped me with this post, and I quote "Honestly im tired of people treating being gay like a 'trend' or 'special'.ts extremely harmful to the community and people act like doing this isn't harmful. Being gay is normal,not special,not weird and not a trend.". .
Beyond Stereotypes
“being gay doesn’t make you special.” true, but neither does liking science fiction, but you wouldn’t say that to someone wearing a star trek shirt. neither does playing the saxophone, but you. . Being gay doesn't make you special, it's normal.
When I was born, I really only heard gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans. Now, the sexual identity list includes words I didn’t know existed, let alone know how to define (e.g., pansexual and demisexual). .