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If homosexuality is the result of genetics gone wrong then how come their is no other gay animals in the world?
Originally posted by einsteinian77
If homosexuality is the result of genetics gone wrong then how come their is no other gay animals in the world?
Originally posted by einsteinian77
Do mind giving any examples?
Originally posted by Chemicalsuperfreak
Of examples I've heard of, there has been observed homosexual activity between: dogs, rats, elephants, rhinocerouses, dolphins, chimpanzees, lions, giraffes, cows, sheeps, gorillas, and a lifelong homosexual relationship between two male ganders, to name just a few off the top of my head.
Originally posted by einsteinian77
That usually happens out of aggressive behavior or competition of who is the dominant one. Its not driven by a sexual attraction.
Originally posted by einsteinian77
because almost all of the time they get intimate with a leg or stomach and never in the normal spot where mating is always intended.
Originally posted by Monique
I've had lots of cats and dogs (among rodents and birds). All the cats have been.. euh.. well, castrated so I have no data on that. The dogs do quite a bit of humping though, I wouldn't say it is homosexual behaviour, just an instinct, like dogs humping a leg.
I think homosexual behaviour should be defined as the formation of life-partner. Not sure which animals do that, some parrots do, maybe someone has done the research whether all the couples are male-female or some are not?
Originally posted by einsteinian77
What I'm trying to get at in this thread is that homosexuality seems to be a psychological thing, meaning that it is a choice, as opposed to gene mix ups.
Originally posted by einsteinian77
What I'm trying to get at in this thread is that homosexuality seems to be a psychological thing, meaning that it is a choice, as opposed to gene mix ups.
einsteinian77 said:If homosexuality is the result of genetics gone wrong then how come their is no other gay animals in the world?
Mentat said:Even if homosexuality was a genetic trait (which it isn't)
from the endo article The reduction of heterosexual activity is likely to stem from several causes. One is an increased rate of bi- or homosexuality in women with classical CAH, as demonstrated especially in sexual imagery such as erotic/romantic fantasies and dreams, in sexual attractions, and, to a lesser degree, in overt homosexual involvement (2, 9, 11–13, 15, 16; in a cohort of CAH with late onset of glucocorticoid replacement: 14). That several studies had negative findings (10, 17, 18, 19) is probably due to methodological factors such as inadequate assessments of sexual orientation, high proportions of (less androgenized) SV cases in a given sample, and small sample sizes. The increased rate of bi- and homosexuality is usually interpreted from the perspective of the organizing effects of pre- and perinatal sex hormones on the developing brain and subsequent sex dimorphic behavior (20, 21, 22), as demonstrated in numerous mammalian species. This interpretation is also compatible with the fact that it is 46,XX women with SW CAH, associated, on the average, with the more severe enzyme abnormality (23) and more marked genital masculinization (24, 25, 26), who show the strongest increase in bi- or homosexual orientation (2, 9, 11, 12). Similarly, the interpretation is in line with the fact that 46,XX individuals raised as males, thus combining pre/perinatal elevated androgens with postnatal and pubertal elevations of then activating androgens, usually appear to be gynecophilic (27, 28), as are those who change to the male gender in adulthood (29).
The answer to this question is not a simple yes or no. While there is evidence that genetics may play a role in sexual orientation, it is likely a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Studies have shown that identical twins, who share the same genetic code, are more likely to share the same sexual orientation than fraternal twins or non-twin siblings. However, no specific "gay gene" has been identified and many other factors can influence sexual orientation.
As mentioned before, there is evidence that genetics may contribute to sexual orientation. However, it is important to note that sexual orientation is a complex trait and cannot be tied to a single gene or set of genes. It is not a matter of inheriting a specific trait, but rather a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors that can influence one's sexual orientation.
No, there is currently no genetic test for determining sexual orientation. As mentioned before, sexual orientation is a complex trait and cannot be tied to a single gene. Additionally, the concept of a "gay gene" is oversimplified and not supported by scientific evidence.
Yes, environmental factors can play a role in shaping one's sexual orientation. These factors can include cultural and societal norms, family dynamics, and personal experiences. It is important to recognize that sexual orientation is not a choice, but rather a natural and complex aspect of one's identity that can be influenced by various factors.
No, there is no "cure" for homosexuality because it is not a disease or disorder. Sexual orientation is a natural and normal part of human diversity and it is not something that needs to be "fixed." Attempts to change a person's sexual orientation through therapy or other methods have been deemed unethical and harmful by most major mental health organizations.