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How to Explore Sexual Identity When You Fear You're Not 'Gay Enough'

I think I might be lesbian but I've only ever dated men and I'm scared that if I explore this I'm just going through a phase or appropriating an identity that isn't really mine.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The journey toward authentic desire is complicated by imposter syndrome and the fear of claiming space that doesn't belong to you.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sexual orientation as identity?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.