This poster's advice was a hit with many of the straight men trawling the thread for tips, it seems, as he was subsequently bombarded with questions, later adding specific style tips like wearing dark jeans and including a list of lady-luring cologne brands.Īnother poster insisted that the only cologne a man needs is 'a musk', but should also stock up on 'a relatively nice pair of shoes', dark jeans, '600+ thread count' sheets - 'make sure they are fresh and clean every time she visits!' - and also recommended that straight guys learn a few cooking tricks and brush up on musicals and art. Maintaining good hygiene - with a spritz of cologne - and coming across 'confident, not creepy' were other tips offered, on top of recommendations for interacting with gay men, including avoiding stereotypes and not automatically assuming that: 'just cause a guy is gay doesn't mean he is interested'. Rule number one, he wrote, is to dress nice, emphasizing that 'a fitted tee or button up can really raise your stock with the ladies'. One particular poster made a point of getting serious on the issue, listing four specific tips for straight men citing his sources as 'lots of girlfriends that discuss this stuff with at times'. The top pieces of advice on offer veer wildly from retirement planning to cologne purchases to tips on overcoming homophobia and embracing things that may be viewed as more 'feminine'. And if it does turn out that you are gay, remember that there is nothing wrong with being gay – it is just part of who you are.A helping hand: Gay men have offered up pieces of advice to straight men on a new Reddit thread, covering everything from fashion to emotional availability Clarity often comes with time, so give yourself a chance to fully discover your sexuality. There is no need to rush into a decision or tell anyone about your exploration or come out gay. These feelings may give you signs that you are gay.īut take your time.
In all, it's best to experiment with your sexuality and consider what you feel like when with a woman or when with a man. Do you think how you feel about the same sex matches that definition? Dealing with Signs You Might Be Gay The American Psychological Association defines sexual orientation as an "enduring emotional, romantic, sexual, or affectional" attraction toward another person.