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26 July, 2008, 08:11:44 pm
Hello new people! I'm still relatively new myself, but welcome to Qnet! I am your resident (straight) fangirl, so if you need a cheer squad for whatever reason, I'm definitely your girl. Feel free to catch me on almost any kind of IM program out there, and I'll be your new best friend (or faghag) if you need one ;D
"I'm not a lesbian, but I'm a big fan." - Daphne, Queer as Folk Season 1

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26 July, 2008, 08:45:27 pm
My sexuality is like this; since I was about 12 I've always thought guys were attractive, but that girls were attractive as well, even more so. I've had crushes on both guys and girls, but always more-so with girls. Then when I was about 14 I realised that although I thought guys were cute, I would never be intimate with them in any way ever (I don't find the idea of sex with guys appealing whatsoever). I just didn't feel that way, and found myself becoming more attracted to girls, and realising that I could only be intimate with them. Now that I'm 17 I feel this way more than ever, and just want to be intimate with girls. But! I still find the occasional guy cute, but don't want to have any sexual relations with them. Am I bi-sexual? I'm not sure at all... hence why I'm still thinking about my attractions !! It's all so confusing haha.

Hey, welcome to Qnet! First off, it's okay to be confused. Sexuality can be a bit hard to figure out. Over time, it should become a bit clearer.

If it helps, I'm a gay man. I can find some women attractive in an abstract sense, but I feel no actual attraction to them. Actual attraction only happens towards other guys.

Moving away from all the confusing-ness, nice to meet you all hoorah! ;D

Oh! and is Bit Bent still on? I'd really love to go to one  :)

It is indeed. Mondays at the Belconnen Youth Centre 6-8pm, Thursdays at the Woden Youth Centre 5pm-6:30pm.
What do you want, artistic inspiration, or to not be a pothead?

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26 July, 2008, 09:15:16 pm
Dont get too hung up on falling into a category whoapsyclone (fantastic alias, incidentally). We all just sit somewhere on the Kinsey Scale  :laugh:
Ending is better than mending.
The more stitches, the less riches.

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27 July, 2008, 09:32:28 am
Hi all!  :) I'm really glad I found this board!

I'm 17, female, go to the ANU, and very strongly think I am gay, though I'm not entirely sure and am still thinking about my attractions. I'd really love to interact with anyone friendly, as I don't have any gay friends and would just love to talk to someone about anything really! I've even considered introducing myself to a few people around campus that I know who are gay, but my lack of confidence always gets the better of me!

My sexuality is like this; since I was about 12 I've always thought guys were attractive, but that girls were attractive as well, even more so. I've had crushes on both guys and girls, but always more-so with girls. Then when I was about 14 I realised that although I thought guys were cute, I would never be intimate with them in any way ever (I don't find the idea of sex with guys appealing whatsoever). I just didn't feel that way, and found myself becoming more attracted to girls, and realising that I could only be intimate with them. Now that I'm 17 I feel this way more than ever, and just want to be intimate with girls. But! I still find the occasional guy cute, but don't want to have any sexual relations with them. Am I bi-sexual? I'm not sure at all... hence why I'm still thinking about my attractions !! It's all so confusing haha.

HA! I'm EXCATLY like that.  Only from a gay guys perspective.  To be honest, I identify myself as gay if anyone asks, or if I choose to tell someone.  It saves them the whole spiel, and confusion which comes with it, of how I really like guys yet I check out girls too.  Yet, somehow girls can have their own glamour in their own way.  Is this some small sexual appeal, or isn't it?  What do I have to compare it to?  So, I've long since decided, mostly for sake of getting it off my mind, that I can appreciate the appeal and good looks of girls.  I look at them and appeciate their sense of style.  I'd look at their chest, though, and I would WITHOUT A DOUBT feel nothing for breasts.

When I was 12 to 13 or so, I used to find women sexually attractive, with the breasts and all.  It appeared that I went under a minor transformation through the whole puberty stage (raising the question of nature or nurture, I know), or perhaps it was coincidence that it was through puberty.  Up until 15 and even 16 I was totally bi.  Women had "big titties" (a real positive thing back then), and men had "f**kin' hot abs" (or something).  And then, come somewhere between 16 and halfway through 17 years, I lost interest in "big titties".  IN FACT, they gross me out completely now!  But guys still have "f**kin' hot abs" along with "f**kin' hot pecs", and I can appreciate their curves and bumps and lumps and all the guy things.

Still, I question myself occasionally...am I slightly bi?  Bi-curious?  Then I think, ew no!  Big titties too gross.  Vagina!!!?  Also particuarly awful.

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Oh! and is Bit Bent still on? I'd really love to go to one  :)

Monday: Belconen Youth Centre: 6pm - 8pm
Thursday: Woden Youth Centre: 5pm - 6.30pm

At the youth centres, they have brochures for Bit Bent, so you can pop in one day and grab one to find out what it's about.  Also, you can find plenty of first time experiences here on Qnet.  I have one myself.  I'd link it up, but I'm more or less NOW rushing for work!

Hope my experience with CONFUSING SEXUALITY helps.  For you, just think of penis.  It SHOULD gross you out. :)

CHRIS!
Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.

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04 August, 2008, 11:26:10 pm
*pokes head in*

Hey everyone!

I can't believe I hadn't found this website sooner. o.O Oh well, better late than never!!

Introductions! My name's Hugh, I'm from Brisbane originally, but moved down here at the start of the year to study at the ANU. I'm 19, gay, and have been involved with Jellybabies etc here all year - so hey to anyone I already know! And to those of you I don't know, I look forward to getting to!! :D So.... hey!

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05 August, 2008, 05:35:21 pm
Welcome to Hugh and sundry other new peoples!

Have fun, and keep to this side of the walrus.
I'll tell you what; if you can squeeze out the little mutant during your coffee break, I won't dock your pay.

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05 August, 2008, 08:43:15 pm
If anyone knows you from Jellybabies, chances are they wont know which hugh you are! There are about 3 or 4 or 78 arent there? Velcommen in any case. :)
Ending is better than mending.
The more stitches, the less riches.

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07 August, 2008, 09:15:34 pm
To all the new people on Qnet - a special and warm welcome.
To everyone else - sorry for not posting for yonks. 

 8)

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07 August, 2008, 09:17:11 pm
BTW CHRIS!, talking about Bit Bent - where were you guys today?  That goes for you too Danny!  I haven't seen you guys for like... ages.

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07 August, 2008, 10:05:23 pm
BTW CHRIS!, talking about Bit Bent - where were you guys today?  That goes for you too Danny!  I haven't seen you guys for like... ages.

Umm, ahhh...WORKING!  Both of us!  I officially work every second THURSDAY!  Where were YOU LAST week, eh?!  EHHH??!??!?!

New Qnetters/other Qnetter, if you haven't already been, come/go to Bit Bent some stage.  We're trying to boost the numbers and all.  Try to call in new people and get it known.  It's a GLBTIQ youth group (12 - 25).  Really cool people, who are really really nice and will make you feel welcomed.  Or will try, in my case, as I am quite shy with new people.  I note that the website is DOWNNNN!  Although you can find details ALL OVER this site, here they are YET AGAIN:

WODEN - 5pm-6.30pm - WODEN YOUTH CENTRE - THURSDAY
BELCONNEN - 6pm-8pm - BELCONNEN YOUTH CENTRE - MONDAY

There is much variety in personalities and interests.  It isn't just a bunch of GLBTIQ guys and gals with NOTHING in common BUT BEING GAY...or lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning youth.  It's a place to make friends with other gay people, particularly if you're a bit intimidated by straight people.

That's all from me!

CHRIS!
Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.

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08 August, 2008, 07:37:41 am
WODEN - 5pm-6.30pm - WODEN YOUTH CENTRE

THURSDAYS!!!

BELCONNEN - 6pm-8pm - BELCONNEN YOUTH CENTRE

MONDAYS!!!

There is much variety in personalities and interests.  It isn't just a bunch of GLBTIQ guys and gals with NOTHING in common BUT BEING GAY...or lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning youth.  It's a place to make friends with other gay people, particularly if you're a bit intimidated by straight people.

Can't agree more! It's also a very safe place, whether it's your first contact with the "gay community", or if you've been out for years. It caters for everyone.

--Chris
What do you want, artistic inspiration, or to not be a pothead?

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08 August, 2008, 07:09:03 pm
Do you think that if I started a Bit Bentish thing for faghags many people would show up?  ;D

Welcome, Hugh! Don't be afraid to add me on msn if you feel the urge to say hello!
"I'm not a lesbian, but I'm a big fan." - Daphne, Queer as Folk Season 1

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24 August, 2008, 04:39:50 pm
Hello!  My name is Lady Magpie.  Y'all can call me Lady.  Or CC.  Anyhoo, I'm going to pretend I'm new.  And also American.  Because I haven't posted in ages.  What's doin', Qnetters?!
"At last, I am a sunshine girl, always to keeping smile!"

18 December, 2008, 04:43:22 pm
Hi, My name is Hanley. 

I'm currently studying at the ANU, and have been having fun with the people at jellybabies.  At the prompting of some friends I decided to check out Qnet :)

If you want to chat my MSN is hanleyfoster@hotmail.com  (I don't check the email on that account anymore though, sooo, if you want to send an email: hanley.foster@gmail.com)

:D :D

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22 December, 2008, 09:19:29 am
Hi, My name is Hanley. 

I'm currently studying at the ANU, and have been having fun with the people at jellybabies.  At the prompting of some friends I decided to check out Qnet :)

If you want to chat my MSN is hanleyfoster@hotmail.com  (I don't check the email on that account anymore though, sooo, if you want to send an email: hanley.foster@gmail.com)

:D :D

Hey Hanley, and welcome to the Qnet! (BELATEDLY!)  Enjoy the sites and sounds... even though I notice it's rather dead here at the moment.  Ah well, hopefully it'll pick up.  Are Jellybabies good?

Chris
Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.

 

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