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For those whose physical and emotional attractions are consistently and exclusively directed toward persons of "the other sex," knowing one's sexual orientation is easy.  These individuals are fortunate to live in a society -- and family -- that unequivocally affirm heterosexuality and present no obstacles to the recognition and acceptance of one's heterosexuality.   Others experience some degree of same-sex attractions and struggle to make sense of what those attractions mean, especially in the context of a society and family that regards heterosexuality as the ideal sexual orientation.   In 2013 I launched this website after discovering that detailed guidance for people questioning their sexual orientation did not exist.  This guide (updated in 2017) is based on my work as a psychologist who taught a college course about sexual orientation for 12 years and who counsels clients who want to clarify their sexual orientation.  

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