When a straight man has sex with another man, however, he views himself as straight despite his sex with men. He is not open about that identity, likely because he fears discrimination. When a closeted gay or bisexual man has sex with another man, he views that sex as reflecting his secret identity. And these people are not necessarily “ closeted” gays, lesbians or bisexuals.
Many people recognize sexual fluidity, and some even identify as “ mostly straight.”įewer people know that some men and women have same-sex encounters, yet nonetheless perceive themselves as exclusively straight. Sexual identities and sexual behaviours don’t always match because sexuality is multidimensional.
