Your best friend of the same gender holds your hand for a second. What goes through your head?

My heart jumps. I keep thinking about it later.

A little flutter, but I'm not sure what it means.

Nothing at all. It's just a friend thing.

Someone asks who your celebrity crush is. Who do you name first?

Someone of my own gender, no question.

I have a few, and they're different genders.

I name someone random so I have an answer.

Have you ever wanted to kiss someone of your own gender?

Yes, and I think about it a lot.

Once or twice, and it surprised me.

I've wondered what it would be like.

You're planning a perfect first date. Who's sitting across the table?

Honestly, it could be anyone I click with.

Your friends are talking about who they fancy. How do you feel?

I nod along, but my real crush is someone of my own gender.

I fancy people they'd never guess.

Bored. Crushes aren't really my thing.

How do you feel when you see a same-gender couple in a film?

I root for them more than anyone. It feels like my story.

I get a bit invested, and it makes me think.

It's a nice story, like any other.

I enjoy it, but it doesn't feel personal.

Have you ever had a crush on a friend of your own gender, and only realised later?

Yes, looking back it was definitely a crush.

I'm not sure I've had a real crush.

No, they were just close friends.

Imagine dating someone of a different gender. How does it feel?

Like going through the motions.

Fine, if I really liked the person.

I don't feel much about dating anyone.

When you daydream about falling in love, who's there?

Someone of my own gender, every time.

It changes. Sometimes one gender, sometimes another.

Nobody specific. I'm not much of a daydreamer.

Have you ever felt jealous when a same-gender friend started dating someone?

Only because I'd see them less.

How does the word "gay" feel when you imagine it describing you?

It feels right, even if it's a bit scary.

Close, but maybe not the whole picture.

Five years from now, who do you see yourself with?

Whoever I fall for, whatever their gender.

A partner of a different gender.

You meet someone attractive at a party. What do you notice?

I only feel that spark with people of my own gender.

Their personality. Gender matters less to me.

I don't really feel sparks like that.

I feel it with people of a different gender.

Have you ever pretended to like someone so you'd fit in?

Yes, someone of a different gender, more than once.

How do you feel about going to an LGBTQ+ youth group?

I'd love to go. I think I'd fit right in.

I'm curious, I might check it out.

It's great it exists, but it's not for me.

Why are you taking this quiz?

I'm pretty sure I'm gay and wanted to see it.

I think I might like more than one gender.

I'm fairly sure I'm straight, just checking.

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Am I Gay?

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16 honest questions about crushes, dates and daydreams. Find out which way your feelings lean.

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How do you know if you're gay? Attraction can be romantic, physical or both, and some people are drawn to one gender, some to more than one, and some to who a person is more than their gender^[1]. Only you can answer the question, and there's no rush^[1]. This quiz asks how you really feel, then tells you which way your answers lean. Nothing you pick is saved.

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The questions

Your result

Add up your points: in every question the first answer scores 3 points, the second 2, the third 1 and the fourth 0. Your total (0 to 48) matches one of the results below. This quiz helps you think things through; it is not a diagnosis.

36 to 48 points
You're probably gay!
Your answers point strongly to attraction to people of your own gender. Many people describe that as gay, or lesbian for women^[1]. Only you get to decide if the word fits, and you can come out whenever, and to whoever, you choose, or not at all. If you want to talk, an LGBT+ youth group or a trusted adult can help^[1]^[2].
24 to 35 points
You might be bisexual or pansexual!
Your answers show attraction to your own gender and other genders too. People who feel this way often describe themselves as bisexual (attracted to more than one gender) or pansexual (attracted to people of all genders)^[1]. Some just say queer, or use no label at all, and it's normal to change your label later^[1].
13 to 23 points
You're still figuring it out, and that's okay!
Your answers are a mix, or you don't feel strong attraction either way right now. That's really common. Some people call this questioning^[1]. If you rarely feel attraction to anyone, words like asexual or aromantic might fit^[1]. Take your time: there's no deadline to know^[1].
0 to 12 points
You're probably straight!
Your answers point mostly to attraction to people of a different gender, which many people describe as straight or heterosexual^[1]. Feelings can stay the same or change over time, and both are normal^[1].

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Words people use to describe their sexuality

There's no single right way to describe yourself, and nobody should push a label on you^[1]. These are some common words, from The Proud Trust's list as published by NHS Healthier Together^[1].

Asexual: Someone of any gender who feels little or no sexual attraction. They may still feel romantic or physical attraction.^[1]
Aromantic: Someone who feels little or no romantic attraction. They may still feel other kinds of attraction.^[1]
Bisexual: Someone attracted to people of their own gender and other genders.^[1]
Demisexual: Someone who only feels sexual attraction after a close emotional bond.^[1]
Gay: Someone attracted to people of the same gender. It used to mean men attracted to men; today people of any gender use it.^[1]
Lesbian: A woman attracted to other women.^[1]
Pansexual: Someone attracted to people of all genders.^[1]
Queer: An umbrella word some people use for their gender, sexuality or both. Some people still use it as an insult, which is LGBT-phobia.^[1]
Questioning: Someone who is unsure about, or exploring, their sexuality or gender.^[1]
Straight (heterosexual): Someone attracted to people of a different gender.^[1]

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Am I Gay?

The questions

Your result

You're probably gay!

You might be bisexual or pansexual!

You're still figuring it out, and that's okay!

You're probably straight!

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