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About Teddy Kesting-Handly
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I can answer just about anything. Need help coming out? Issues relating to GLBTQ? If your an ally, how to support? Or if you just need general advice about anything GLBTQ related. Please, no "how to have better sex" questions. I have limited my questions to one a day because I want to try and focus on individual questions, I give best advice when I'm not in a rush. Thank you for understanding. Also, if you do not get an answer within the first day, I am probably still working on your answer. If it is a detailed question, expect a reply within 2-3 days. Also, I'll help answer questions regarding with HIV/AIDS. -IF YOU SEND ME A "HOW TO HAVE BETTER SEX" OR ANYTHING REGARDING HAVING SEX/WATCHING PORNOGRAPHY, YOU WILL NOT GET AN ANSWER!-

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I am a kind person who has had many issues and developed ways to figure out how to cope. I want to help others and answer questions for people that may have the same problems. I personally fit into the broad umbrella of GLBTQ.

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How do I Tell my Friend ?7/31/2009
  Q: I've been Gay/Bi for about couple years now and I was wondering In what way should I come out to my ...
  A: Tom, The best way is to bring up a conversation about GLBTQ issues. Gay marriage, gay rights, etc. ...
Am I bi?7/18/2009
  Q: anyways i need alot of help i cant tell if i am bi curious bi or gay. i really find guys attractive ...
  A: Teddy, There are a couple of gay teen chat/dating sites. 321gayteenchat.com is one and ...
Am I bi?7/16/2009
  Q: anyways i need alot of help i cant tell if i am bi curious bi or gay. i really find guys attractive ...
  A: Teddy, I think you may be bi-curious. Being bisexual is the physical and emotional attraction to ...
Gay/Coming out.....7/7/2009
  Q: My name is Tyler and I am 16 years old. Now this is the first time that I have ever talked to ...
  A: Tyler, The address didn't come through... if you don't receive this you can email me back at: ...
I Need Help6/19/2009
  Q: Not too long ago, I kissed my best friend for the first time. I didn't understand it at first but I ...
  A: Stephanie, I think you may be bi-curious. You may want to experiment with girls but not necessarily ...
Confused6/16/2009
  Q: Until recently I considered myself straight, and I would have never questioned it, but a few weeks ...
  A: Bob, I don't think you're gay. You're just curious because it's something you've never seen before. ...
is my best friend interested in me?6/12/2009
  Q: Ive been friends with this kid for a couple years now were both 19. alot of people think he is ...
  A: Gabriel, The easiest way to figure that out, is to ask him directly. Next time he's over, simply ...
i dont know wat to do5/30/2009
  Q: okay...Im gay and have a boyfriend. my boyfriend has come out to his parents and i want to come out ...
  A: Jon, If you want to come out to your parents, the best ways to do this are: 1) start a ...
Stuck in a Moment... And I Can't Get Out of It...5/28/2009
  Q: sorry). It really means A LOT, coz I'm already hanging by a thread here. First off, let me start by ...
  A: Jay, Well first off, alcohol won't help anything. It sounds to me like you had an infatuation with ...
am i bi5/24/2009
  Q: women. I find my self physically mentally and emotionly attracted to women but when it comes to men ...
  A: Kristen, Yes, that is a very likely reason. If you haven't already, I would see a professional and ...
Should i tell someone?5/24/2009
  Q: Hey Teddy. Thanks for taking time to help me.. I'm a 13 year old bisexual female. And even though ...
  A: Nadine, The entire "coming out" process is very difficult. It can relieve pain, but if you are ...
am i bi5/23/2009
  Q: women. I find my self physically mentally and emotionly attracted to women but when it comes to men ...
  A: Kristen, You could very well be bi. If you have experience with both men and women and like it, ...
Confused?5/5/2009
  Q: I'm almost 16 years old female and I've been confused about my sexual orientation. I know that I ...
  A: Ashlae, I think you like gay men because you are confused. I can't really tell you why you like ...
Gay confusion and Anxiety!!!5/5/2009
  Q: I'm 17 yrs old, and a few months back i had my first gay kiss with a guy who ive seen before but ...
  A: Luke, This could be something some people called HOCD (homosexual obsessive compulsive disorder). I ...
coming out4/30/2009
  Q: what is a good way to to come out as a lesbian to my best friend? what i mean is whats a good ...
  A: Taylor, The best way to do that, is bring up someone you think is cute or something. It may be ...
Is he gay?4/23/2009
  Q: Sorry this is so long. I'm a 16 year old gay male and have a situation. I'm a sophomore, and I ...
  A: Nigel, It's hard to say. The best way, is to ask him. Wait until you two are alone, and not ...
help!!4/17/2009
  Q: my name is Jake. I am an 18 year old male from Stamford, CT. I have lived 18 years as a 100% ...
  A: Jake, Sorry for the delay in response. I think what you have is just simply curiosity. Don't ...
I really want a boyfriend.4/5/2009
  Q: Im 15, male and gay and I really want a boyfriend. There is this guy who is a friend of a friend ...
  A: Ben, The first step is finding out if he is gay/bi. If he isn't, you're outta luck. The answer to ...
um?4/4/2009
  Q: Hey Teddy, I'm a fifteen year old bisexual male. My question revolves around this boy in my class. ...
  A: Sam, The only way to know for sure is asking. Acting effeminate doesn't necessarily mean you're ...
first time3/21/2009
  Q: .. this is my first time doing this but i really need some advice...well im 15 and bisexual and not ...
  A: Javier, When you mean "break the ice", what exactly would you like help with? The best advice I can ...
is he bi ? does he like me ?3/17/2009
  Q: My name is Lavon, I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm gay (I came out to everyone when I was in ...
  A: Lavon, The only sure way to tell is ask him. But do not do it in front of friends, do it alone, or ...
AHHHHHHHHHH WTF!!3/9/2009
  Q: i am a 16 year old gay boy. i have a friend about my age (younger by 3-4 months) who i always talk ...
  A: Tobi, It actually could be either. My guess is actually a sort of combination. Men's post-orgasm ...
tellin mi parents2/17/2009
  Q: uhhh hi...im not really comfertable talkin to a guy about this but ill give it a shot.... my name is ...
  A: Katie, First, I would like to apologize for the long-wait on the answer. I actually was out of the ...
Coming out to my friends2/13/2009
  Q: Hey, I'm 16 years old and in the UK. At the moment I go out with a boy called Jack, but honestly I ...
  A: Hollie, First, I would like to apologize for the long-wait on the answer. I actually was out of the ...
My Bisexuality2/12/2009
  Q: I have two questions for you so I'll go ahead and get right to it. 1. Okay, I have a large circle ...
  A: Kyel, First, I would like to apologize for the long-wait on the answer. I actually was out of the ...
how do yuo know if u r gay2/12/2009
  Q: How do you know if you are gay?I have have dreams about this girl in my school all the time & i ...
  A: Joanne, Being gay is simply being romantically and physically attracted to the same sex. If you can ...
Gay Rights/Gay Marriage2/11/2009
  Q: Hey there. I'm a student from the Philippines conducting a research paper on Gay Marriage. Gay ...
  A: Tricia, 1. I believe that gay marriage should be legal. In my opinion, it is a born-right. If we ...
Gay-Teenage Struggles2/4/2009
  Q: Hey, thanks for the third time, you are sooo fast! I can't ask a follow-up question, so I just start ...
  A: Florian, I know that it may be difficult, and it all came at a really bad time... but, it will be ...
Gay-Teenage Struggles2/3/2009
  Q: Hey, thanks for the third time, you are sooo fast! I can't ask a follow-up question, so I just start ...
  A: Florian, Although waiting may suck, it can be worth it. Wait to tell your friend anything. He could ...
Gay-Teenage struggles2/1/2009
  Q: Hey Teddy Kesting-Handly, I have to say that I picked you, because you can answer in English and ...
  A: Florian, Believe it or not, having the best friend appearance while having a relationship is really ...
Sexually Confused1/31/2009
  Q: I am in high school and have had a very bad crush on this girl for about two years now. I know she's ...
  A: C, I can't tell you if you are bisexual, lesbian, or curious. I can however help you sort through ...
'rentals dont believe me1/28/2009
  Q: i told my dad that i am lesbian. he doesn't think that a 13 yr. old should be able to decide if ...
  A: Lynn, That happens a lot. Tell your father, being gay isn't only about sex! Being gay is simply ...
Gay-Teenage struggles1/28/2009
  Q: Hey Teddy Kesting-Handly, I have to say that I picked you, because you can answer in English and ...
  A: Florian, I will answer in English since it will be easier for people to understand but, if you want ...
coming out1/25/2009
  Q: I really want to tell my mom I am bi. I just recently told her about my friend and when I did she ...
  A: Rachel, If she said that to you, I would believe it. I know how nerve-wracking it can be to come ...
Does she?1/25/2009
  Q: I would normally ask a girl what to do in this situation, but considering that I can't really talk ...
  A: DV, The one thing I can say, is maybe ask her out online. Don't make it too obvious, but say ...
In the midst of coming out...1/20/2009
  Q: I've just recently turned 18, I'm gay, and I'm not really sure what i should do now.. over this past ...
  A: Paul, The one thing I can tell you from experience, is that the people that REALLY do matter, will ...
Mother1/19/2009
  Q: I have come to a breaking point with my mom. Everytime i go out with my friends she assumes i am ...
  A: Alex, When she says things like that to you, simply say "look, I'm your son, you should know me ...
coming out cures loneliness?1/19/2009
  Q: So, I am male and 17 and a senior in highschool and the other day one of my friends, one of the 10 ...
  A: Alex, In your situation, it may be best to not come out. Boys, especially around your age, are not ...
just friends1/18/2009
  Q: First off, i'm a guy, and I'm bi. There's this guy in one of my classes who is EXTREMELY hot. I used ...
  A: Ryan, The best way to even start being friends with someone is saying "hi" in the hallways or ...
Coming out/Crush, Obsession?/Rejection/Jealousy?1/17/2009
  Q: Hey, i am a junior in high school and i have pretty much known for a long time that i am gay and it ...
  A: Brice, It is totally normal that you are jealous. There is absolutely nothing wrong there. I still ...
Confusion. Could it be?1/16/2009
  Q: I have a very close guy best friend is gay. I'm a straight woman. Last night we were chatting and my ...
  A: Molly, To be honest, you may be over thinking this. He may just be curious that you will be taken ...
gay/straight/bi/bi-curious/ i have no idea!1/14/2009
  Q: ok so i know im kinda old for this but i read some stuff on here and really could use some advice. ...
  A: Joey, I first have to say, thank you! I have never gotten such a well-stated question. You really ...
Freedom1/13/2009
  Q: I have a problem, I am living in Europe with my partner. The problem is, I have promised my mother ...
  A: Linsch, You must make a decision. You can either 1) Defy your mother, be open, and live a happy ...
my 18 year old son is confused about his sexuality and is losing a lot of sleep over it1/12/2009
  Q: my son is 18 and last night he came up to me and talked to me for a while he said he is getting ...
  A: Randy, I am very sorry about the delay, my computer has been broken and I just got it fixed. What ...
I just recently came out but now people are terating me different why?1/10/2009
  Q: I am a 14 year/Old boy and i came out that I'm gay since for the past 4 years i was confused but now ...
  A: Jose, I had the exact same problem as you. I actually came out 3 years ago when I was 13. I still ...
i dunno wheather he´s straight or not1/9/2009
  Q: i had a friend, we used to do everything together and i started liking him, but the were some ...
  A: Tom, My best advice to you is this: rebuild your relationship with him. If you do that, then you ...
i dunno wheather he´s straight or not1/8/2009
  Q: i had a friend, we used to do everything together and i started liking him, but the were some ...
  A: Tom, Well, first, I have to point out one thing. Most gay guys actually do not hang out with girls. ...
I'm kind of sure about myself, but not my friend12/26/2008
  Q: For the past year or so I consider myself straight, but I like 1 guy. I don't know why I like him ...
  A: Matt, The signals there are not as mixed as you think. He may just like you as a friend. There is ...
help pwezzzzzzz12/25/2008
  Q: "Ok so heres the short version, I have a friend who im kinda close to and she is bisexual. I was ...
  A: Breanna, I can't tell you what happened, but I can say this: keep her in your mind as a friend. I ...
Reaction of a Phase..12/24/2008
  Q: Ok.. I don't know if this even the right category but whatever. I am "bisexual" but I hate using ...
  A: Angela, Well, let me first say, that Bisexuality doesn't necessarily mean you like both sexes ...
A Long & Confusing Crush/Love12/22/2008
  Q: So here it is as it lies. I'm 16, a bisexual?/gay male and I've had a crush on an old friend of ...
  A: Steve, What I can recommend to you is this: distract yourself from him. Since you have admitted to ...
Confused and dont know what to do12/20/2008
  Q: Well lets see where do i begin ok here we go im 13 in the eight grade. When i was younger i only had ...
  A: Paul, The simple answer to this is DON'T TELL THEM. You can avoid making yourself feel very ...
HELP!!!12/20/2008
  Q: OK, well first off me and my best friend have admitted that we like each other. We also have said ...
  A: Daniel, Be very careful about saying you are Bi. It could just be that you two are really close ...
How to stop loving12/19/2008
  Q: Alright I'm 16, bi and in a huge problem Over the past 4 years, I've fell deeply in love with my ...
  A: Brett, This is going to be the weirdest answer you have ever heard. Just fair warning. My advice to ...
I'm not quite sure if this qualifies me as bi.12/17/2008
  Q: I'm a sophomore girl. About a year ago I was dared-ish to make out with my friend and since then I ...
  A: Rosie, Well, if you do not like girls usually on an emotional level, you are probably straight. You ...
confused and stuck in a cycle12/16/2008
  Q: I'm a 17 yrs old and I have recently begun to consider that I may be a lesbian (though bi-sexual is ...
  A: Ashley, Well, that is an interesting cycle. Here is how to break it. You can find out. Simply ask ...
confused12/15/2008
  Q: yeah i get what u mean. do u think its possible to go from thinking u r straight to thinking u r ...
  A: Zoe, Well, you may not be a lesbian, but you may be bisexual. Although, to directly answer your ...
about my question..12/13/2008
  Q: mmm... first at all.. thanks you so much for the time you take to read this.. i answered abut how do ...
  A: Kat, Well, if you really think you are Bisexual, and you don't feel comfortable with telling your ...
Help with everything !12/13/2008
  Q: Hey. My name is Ray. I am 14 years old and in the eigth grade. Wow, I don't really no where to ...
  A: Ray, Well, let me start by telling you a bit about sexuality. You don't get to pick it, it is ...
confused about my friend!12/13/2008
  Q: my name is Nicole im 17 years old and a lesbian. im not out yet simply because im not ready for it. ...
  A: Nicole, The best way to find out, is simply ask her. Normally that will work. Just make sure you ...
in love with my best friend??12/13/2008
  Q: ok well iThink that I'm in love with my best friend that I've known for like a year and a half but ...
  A: Alektra, To be honest with you, I think you may be in love with her in a friend way. That kind of ...
tell them?12/12/2008
  Q: I am in great need… a little over a year ago I began a journey of self discovery that was inspired ...
  A: Charlotte, Well the best starting sentence would probably be "we were talking today in school about ...
Im bi and i like my straight mate from my school, A LOT! nothing can happen, how can i get over him?12/11/2008
  Q: i really need some advice. I started my A levels last September and this lad i didn't like very much ...
  A: Aaron, I get a lot of questions like this each day. What I am going to recommend for you, is ...
tell them?12/8/2008
  Q: I am in great need… a little over a year ago I began a journey of self discovery that was inspired ...
  A: Charlotte, What I would do, is start casual conversation about GLBTQ issues. If they react well, ...
wondering if she might like me and is scared to tell me.12/6/2008
  Q: I'm 14. theres this girl that I knew since 3 yrs ago and we aren't the tightest of friends, but ...
  A: Angela, It sounds to me as if TE does like you. You can't be sure until you ask, why don't you see ...
want to meet my online bf12/3/2008
  Q: and im 13 and hes 16 and hes moveing to Oregon soon so plz help me
  A: Dalton, Well, the first thing is, where does he live and where do you live? If you live far away, ...
issues with an ex11/29/2008
  Q: I am writing to you because I’m in a weird situation. I’m sorry for the length of it! I’m 16 and in ...
  A: Elizabeth, This is not what you want to here but, with what you've told me, this is probably the ...
Friend and parent problems11/27/2008
  Q: recently I asked a question to one of the people on this site, The question and answer was the ...
  A: Chris, Never be afraid to express yourself. Right now, it is a good idea to pretend you are ...
Friend and parent problems11/24/2008
  Q: recently I asked a question to one of the people on this site, The question and answer was the ...
  A: Chris, I read your problem and I have two concerns. The first thing is you said that your parents ...
am I gay? bi? or just confused?11/23/2008
  Q: . Well I have had this question for quite a while now. The thing is that I'm not sure if I'm ...
  A: Juan, Sexual Orientation isn't something you change. It isn't really your decision. If you can't ...
Liking straight women11/20/2008
  Q: Well for starters, I've been a lesbian for over 7 years now. I'm 23 and I've had several ...
  A: Shai, My advice to you is nothing. She is married and that could cause serious problems. If she ...
confused11/18/2008
  Q: I have been watching films like But i'm a cheerleader and Imagine me and you, and find my self ...
  A: Jade, No, that is not bad. You are just curious. You saw something, didn't really know what it was ...
Is she playing games with me?11/18/2008
  Q: I'm 14 and currently in the 9th grade. I am bi-curious and fully aware of it and mostly attracted to ...
  A: Jessica, The alarm bell went off right when you said that the topic of Homosexuality makes her ...
confused11/16/2008
  Q: I have been watching films like But i'm a cheerleader and Imagine me and you, and find my self ...
  A: Jade, Probably not. To me, it sounds like you are almost jealous. This emotion expresses itself in ...
confused about sexuality?11/16/2008
  Q: I'm a 20 year old female and need avice .Every since i was 18 i have questioned my sexuality and ...
  A: Tina, I'm going to start by answering the second part first, just to mix it up a little. I have ...
confused teen11/15/2008
  Q: My daughter is 15 and just recently told me she might be bisexual. She had no tendicies for this and ...
  A: Karlee, Well, just because you think it may be a phase doesn't mean it is. If she is actually ...
am i gay? bi?11/14/2008
  Q:   My name is Alex.  I'm 12 and, yes, I know I'm young to think about it, but please don't say ...
  A: Alex, You may indeed be Gay or Bi. The thing is, it could also just be curiosity. If you are ...
???11/12/2008
  Q: Hey Teddy, Ok well let me start out by saying im 16 and im bi. Latley i havent had the luck with ...
  A: Jonathan, I apologize for the long wait. So, I wouldn't immediately come out and say "would you be ...
Just Friends Or Something else?11/11/2008
  Q: Okay so iam a female and iam 17 years old. A senior in high school. etc. So i like my friend ...
  A: Natalie, Sorry for the delayed response. In all honesty, this sounds A LOT like friendly stuff. ...
coming out11/10/2008
  Q: the main problem is my parents don't like homosexuals and my friends act all homophobic. I've tried ...
  A: Sam, The best thing at this point, is to not come out. If your friends and parents are openly ...
Just Friends Or Something else?11/9/2008
  Q: Okay so iam a female and iam 17 years old. A senior in high school. etc. So i like my friend ...
  A: Natalie, The thing right now is, she is in a relationship. Make sure you keep that in mind. If you ...
My Sexuality11/8/2008
  Q: I am a 15 year old male and i am so confused about my sexuality. I don't know if im straight, ...
  A: Stewart, The problem with porn is that it is arousing to just about anyone. It is designed in a way ...
How do I meet someone11/6/2008
  Q: K so my question is how do I meet someone who is gay? I honestly dont know of any guys at my school ...
  A: Steve, If you are under 13 these aren't going to work for you. www.espinthebottle.com (This is ...
idk whether I'm bi or straight11/2/2008
  Q: okay, so i found some porn with some lesbians that were doing it on my brother's computer... at ...
  A: Jane, What that sounds like to me, is curiosity. You saw something you didn't know about, and now ...
confused11/2/2008
  Q: Hey teddy, Well i 'm a 18 year old male and have always been attracted to girls. But about a week ...
  A: Sean, Well, you may or may not be Bi. If you are, you probably would've known by now. Not ...
Confused..11/2/2008
  Q: im 16 years old and really confused about my sexuality. ive had boyfriends in the past but im not ...
  A: Keisha, Being Bisexual isn't just about sex. Gay/Lesbian people are also attracted romantically. ...
My friend?11/2/2008
  Q: Well i think I'm pretty much straight but have had some feelings for a couple girls. I stopped it ...
  A: Jade, I don't know if your friend is Gay or Bi. I think the second example, with the pulling up of ...
Does my best friend like me?11/2/2008
  Q: "Im a 14 year old girl and im pretty certian that im bi. I've always been attracted to my best ...
  A: Kayla, I can't really say. The best thing you can do is ask her. The thing with being really close ...
Need Help ASAP!10/30/2008
  Q: i like this one guy named Vincent who is 19 a lot. well he likes me back he said but the he don't ...
  A: Henry, Well, it depends on where you live for this to work. If he is worried about the entire ...
OK, what can i do10/25/2008
  Q: well i am a boy 16-17 year old boy and am currently coming to term with the fact that i am 50-50 bi, ...
  A: Tobi, Well, first, I wouldn't suggest gay pornography as that doesn't seem to help anyone... ...
Am I straight or not?10/25/2008
  Q: I'm 13.I'm a girl.I know that you guys won't respond to anyone under 18 or 19 but I really need ...
  A: Corrina, The thing is, Sexual Orientation is not a choice. If you aren't really sure you are, then ...
Am I straight or not?10/24/2008
  Q: I'm 13.I'm a girl.I know that you guys won't respond to anyone under 18 or 19 but I really need ...
  A: Corrina, First off all, please do not submit the same question multiple times. It just clogs my ...
Gay son?10/23/2008
  Q: I have a 15 year old son that does great in school has very nice friends and does nothing but bring ...
  A: Aaron, Do not tell your son what you heard. It will end poorly. A lot of kids around his age ...
help...10/22/2008
  Q: hey! ok so...i think im starting to come to terms with the fact that i'm really interested in both ...
  A: Eli, Well, the first thing is, don't rush it. Sexual relationships are not all that amazing, with ...
help...10/22/2008
  Q: hey! ok so...i think im starting to come to terms with the fact that i'm really interested in both ...
  A: Eli, The first thing is, try not to loose to much sleep over it. The second thing, how close of ...
Pleeeease help!10/21/2008
  Q: Ok so I know this is really cliche and all, but I have a huge crush on a straight girl. First of ...
  A: Natalie, How do you know she is straight? Sometimes, you may be pleasantly surprised. My advice for ...
coming out10/12/2008
  Q: I am 16 and i have known i was different since i was about 14. I finally realized what was different ...
  A: Tori, The best way to start a conversation is to ask what her opinion on these matters are. Ask her ...

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