What is an alternative orientation?

Any sexual orientation apart from the popular heterosexual (Attraction towards, and/or indulgence in sexual activity with, partners of only the biologically opposite sex.) orientation may be termed as an alternative orientation. It is not necessarily an aberrant or deviant expression of one’s sexuality. No one knows definitely why some people develop such alternate preferences.

What is homosexuality?

Sexual attraction towards, and/or indulgence in sexual activity with partners of the same biological sex as oneself are called as homosexuality.

Do casual homosexual encounters in early years make an individual a life-long homosexual?

No, they do not. In fact, in a study carried out by Alfred Kinsey, 28 per cent of the females and 50 per cent of the males have had homosexual experiences one time or another in their lives.