What is it like for teens who are exploring their sexual orientation? Gay usually refers to men attracted to other men, but can also be used to describe women attracted to women as well. People usually consider themselves in one of the following ways: Teens have a sexual orientation even if they aren’t sexually active yet. Sexual orientation refers to sexual or emotional attraction that one feels for another person. No matter what your teen’s sexual orientation is, it’s important to let your teen know you love them unconditionally and accept them for who they are.
Sexual thoughts can be intense or confusing. This is a normal part of teen development.
During adolescence, teens learn to relate to their peers as friends and potential romantic or sexual partners.
