Why do gay people like men

Some gay men posted and sent me messages stating that they found it erotic to watch two straight men kiss -- sometimes more so than watching two gay men kiss. Some said they found this as erotic as two women kissing might be to a straight guy. This got me wondering: Why are some gay men sexually turned on by straight men?. According to nationally-representative surveys in the United States, hundreds of thousands of straight-identified men have had sex with other men. In the new book Still Straight: Sexual Flexibility among White Men in Rural America, UBC sociologist Dr. Tony Silva argues that these men are not closeted, bisexual or just experimenting.

Edit: Thank you for all your responses. To clarify, I do attract women, just not at the same rate and you guys have explained very wrll why. It usually happens after we get to know each other. I am more of an in depth person so I don't really shine on quick superficial meetings, usually it takes more to know me. I am therefore also shy with women at the beginning since I do feel the sexual. They might speak in higher pitches and a more melodious groove to their speech. But is the gay accent even real? And if it is, why does it even exist?

After all, that’s what most turns heterosexual men on. But sites like “Straight Guys for Gay Eyes” reverse the focus entirely. Here the sex scenes are shot so as to feature the male anatomy. Eric Russell does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. University of Texas Arlington provides funding as a member of The Conversation US. For years, friendships between straight women and gay men have been a subject of pop culture fascination.

Here's what gay perfectionism looks like for men I've worked with. All their names have been changed. Do any of these feel familiar to you?. These articles are about special topics related to OCD and related disorders. For more general information, please visit our "About OCD" section. This article was initially published in the Winter edition of the OCD Newsletter.

Thankfully, this works both ways. Certainly, there are countless straight men and women out there ogling the bodies of gay men and lesbians without giving any thought to their sexual orientation--and straights are just beginning to know the instant letdown of the appearance of a significant other of the wrong sex. We encourage you to review our Terms of Service , and Privacy Policy. By continuing, you agree to the Terms listed here. In case you want to opt out, please click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of this page.

After all, that’s what most turns heterosexual men on. But sites like “Straight Guys for Gay Eyes” reverse the focus entirely. Here the sex scenes are shot so as to feature the male anatomy. .