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Discussing all things related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) health and development: from the biology of sexual orientation to talking to your family about sexuality to the pros and cons of the Internet in our romantic lives.
Dr. Brian Mustanski is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Institute for Juvenile Research and is an expert in LGBT health and development. See full bio

Comments on "What to do when someone calls you a “fag.” How to cope with microassaults."

What to do when someone calls you a “fag.” How to cope with microassaults.

Two very close friends of mine had people yell “fag” at them this last week. Both were upset by what happened. Not crying upset. Not on-the-verge-of-lapsing-into-depression upset. But upset when it happened and still bothered a few days later. What advice do I have for them based on research on coping with discrimination? Read More

when someone calls you a fag

sayyy faggot means a bundle of sticks, which comes from bark, and bark comes from trees, and trees come from nature and nature is beautifull!
and i would say this if you are a girl unless you are gayy...

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