Do you have to be homosexual, or even male to enjoy viewing Yaoi?

[PhantomThief]

Also, which is more acceptable, a homosexual male looking at Yaoi, heterosexual male viewing Yaoi, homosexual female looking at it, or heterosexual female viewing it?

Another question, if you have never had sex, how do you determine your sexual preference?

Any other gender related questions, post here... I don't know if there was a specific section for gender, but this might be a good place to start...

- No.

- Nothing is ever 'unacceptable' except in the minds of prejudiced idiots.

- Because orientation is about love, not sex, you don't need to. You usually know loooong before sex.

[Tritium]

everyone can choose what to look at, and what not to look at. as long as your way doesn't harm anyone, it's nobody's business what you watch, and how you feel about it!!!

[kaworufan]

Not at all - BL manga is mostly targeted toward a female audience in Japan (and written by women), anyway, rather than a gay male one. Actually, most users on another yaoi forum I used to visit (though the gallery here is more well-organized) were heterosexual females, with a smaller amount of gay/bi/etc. men, and an even smaller amount of straight men (apparently they do exist, straight guys who like or appreciate yaoi).

[MelloMail]

Of course not! :O Lots of guys like yuri, right? Same thing. I basically look at it as why have ONE guy when you can have TWO? 8D Although regular is fine too. Even yuri is fine by me, so I don't see why it can't go the same for men. In my eyes, there's nothing wrong with exploring sexuality and just enjoying what you find attractive.

As for sexual preference, it is what it is: A preference. It's important to not let it define you and to keep in mind that it's okay if you change how you feel later on. In fact, determining that you are "straight" or "gay" can be kind of limiting, don't you think? If you really can't tell your sexual orientation, it's probably best to go with bi.

[Pen]

I think Yaoi is aimed mainly at women, though I think it's fine for anyone and everyone to enjoy it

I have no idea, I still don't know what I am yet ^^' I think it doesn't have too much to do with actual sex, though. But I wouldn't know, being a virgin xD

I once saw tritium eat a whole sandwich. Then I realized I was gay.

[Tritium]

It's a lie. He's just pulling your leg.

[Shadow-san]

well, I'm female, and I look at yaoi. I like yaoi, I write and read yaoi. I like yuri, I read yuri(haven't gotten around to writing it yet though.) It really doesn't matter who you are, or what you are, it's up to you, do what you want and don't let anyone tell you that what you think is right is wrong.

Also... as for the sexual preference question, I swing both ways... gimme what you got. That doesn't mean to say that I would be one of those cheating bitches you hear about, When I'm in a relationship its for something more than sex, there has to be an emotional connection there, and if there's not, just come out and say it, don't fuck around behind your partner's back with someone else.

and determining your sexual orientation has nothing to do with sex. Whomever you love is who you're meant to be with be it a guy or a girl. No one should be ashamed of their orientation, anything that makes you happy should make everyone around you happy too.

[ncrc]

Well, I think Yaoi is for anyone to view, as long as they want to