Author Topic: More evidence that sexuality is biological (Read 1159 times)

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #45 on:** May 14, 2005, 01:02:54 PM »

Suave is correct as usual.

Silat · « **Reply #46 on:** May 14, 2005, 02:14:25 PM »

Stolen from repressed individual:)

Well if by straight you mean heterosexual. Of course it's a choice All sexual activity is voluntary, unless you're raped. If you mean sexually attracted to the opposite sex, well that's different. Like I said, semantics. See above.

I'm of the opinion that much of human heterosexuality is a result of biological abnormalities. These being the macho type men .

However there are also those who have developed into heterosexuals from a result of developemental factors. Classically from a very deep dislike and distrust of the same sex usually stemming from.. surprise, surprise, sexual abuse at an early age.

So yes, heterosexuality, like any other abnormal sexuality can be a result of developmental stressors.

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #47 on:** May 14, 2005, 02:49:00 PM »

Silat, confusion over sexual orientation is very common among survivors.
Also if you read what Suave was talking about regarding nature vs. nurture, that actually supports a genetic basis for sexual orientation.
Why do you make ad hominem attacks instead of actually discussing the issue?

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 14, 2005, 03:12:10 PM »

One thing that people don't seem to appreciate is that even if something has a "biological" cause, it's not always genetic in origin. Environment (including trauma) can cause biological changes too.

The brain is just another organ, and its development is very sensitive to environment. The younger the person, the stronger the response. MRI and such can actually measure physical changes in the brains of infants who were neglected or abused. You can see the difference.

So I can't get too excited about a "nature vs. nuture" debate. It's not an either/or proposition, but a continuum.

Silat · « **Reply #49 on:** May 14, 2005, 06:55:38 PM »

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Originally posted by FUNKED1
Silat, confusion over sexual orientation is very common among survivors.
Also if you read what Suave was talking about regarding nature vs. nurture, that actually supports a genetic basis for sexual orientation.
Why do you make ad hominem attacks instead of actually discussing the issue?

I guess you didnt see the smiley face:) ?

Not an attack but it works both ways Funked and that is my point.

So if I substitute the words hetero for homo you dont see that Sauves statement still stands as he explained it?

What more would I need to explain to you?

I absolutely agree with genetic explanation for sexual orientation...
In a minute amount of cases sexual orientation is decided by environmental forces. This goes for homo, bi, hetero or whatever.