It wasn’t that long ago that gay pride parades were unimaginable, and gay people around the world had to hide their sexual orientation and behavior. It often affected their mental health and sexual abuse rates. It wasn’t until 1973 that the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its mental illness list.
Today, U.S. society has gone from subtle changes (like accepting that gay people have an orientation and not a disease) to widespread acceptance of gay people. Despite this, there are still many myths about gay sex and sexual behavior that are still floating around. Let’s look at some of the most common sex myths.
It’s Easy to Have Anal Sex
It is first necessary for you to do a douche or a water enema to get rid of your butt. Not only do you need those items at hand, but the process can take up to 30 minutes. Some people say they often have to prepare for it in advance and decide what they’re going to eat. As you can see, there are a lot of factors involved in this process. You can’t just plug it in and start thunderblasting. The receiver has to relax and stretch so that the activity won’t be too painful.
Gay Sex Is Just About Penetration
In addition to the myth that gay couples can only have sex through penetration, ask yourself: is penetration the only form of sex for straight people as well? However, many people prefer to have oral sex in addition to penetration. Almost 17% of gay people report engaging in anal sex, according to some studies. That’s way too low a number for this myth to be true. Other than ignorant straight people, gay people often think like that as well. There’s a certain pressure on guys to participate in certain forms of sex within the community.
The Choices Are Always About Being at the Top or the Bottom
For those who are not well-versed in the language used, the top is typically the penetrator, and the bottom is the one being penetrated. Some may think that a person can only be one or the other based on their appearance or race. However, this is not always the case. A person’s physical attributes do not determine their role, as these roles are not set in stone. Sex roles can change depending on your mood and who you’re with, and they can change from one night to the next, just like portrayed in these broadway comedy club photos.
Gay Lifestyle Must Include Having Sex With Multiple Partners
This misconception stems from the belief that there is a specific “gay lifestyle” fueled by media portrayals. This idea is often associated with popular dating apps like Grindr, where casual encounters are readily available. While it is true that some individuals within the LGBTQ+ community engage in this type of behavior and may have multiple relationships at once, the same can be said for many heterosexual individuals as well.
While it’s true that more homosexuals have open relationships than heterosexuals, it’s not a rule that they live and die by. Monogamy is just as much a part of gay relationships as it is in straight ones.
