Our Current Gay Poll
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other experiences with our readers. Other polls for gay, bisexual
and curious gay men are on a different page.
Current Poll
What is the most important social issue facing the U.S. lgbt community right
now?
Current results are displayed after you
vote.
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Our Previous Poll Results:
Please, only those who do not self-identify as heterosexual should respond to this poll (don't
respond if you are straight): Have you ever been physically victimized because of your sexual
orientation or gender identity?
| Have you been physically assaulted because of
homophobia? |
| |
|
|
Ratio |
| No, never |
 |
|
91% |
| Yes, once |
 |
|
9% |
| Yes, more than once |
 |
|
0% |
|
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Previously...initiated to coincide with the nationwide (U.S.) gay
kiss-in. We asked these questions.
Do you and your same sex partner engage in public displays of affection outside of primarily gay
environments?
| Personal PDA Activity |
| |
|
|
Ratio |
| Yes |
 |
|
18% |
| No |
 |
|
82% |
|
What is the highest level of public gay intimacy with which you feel comfortable with your partner?
Check as many as you like.
| Your Own Gay Public Displays of Affection |
| |
|
|
Ratio |
| Hugging |
 |
|
61% |
| Hand holding |
 |
|
17% |
| Kissing |
 |
|
17% |
| Serious Making Out |
 |
|
6% |
|
What is the highest level of intimacy with which you feel comfortable with straight couples expressing in
public? Check as many as you like.
| Your Maximum Comfort Level With Straight
PDA |
| |
|
|
Ratio |
| Hugging |
 |
|
40% |
| Hand holding |
 |
|
20% |
| Kissing |
 |
|
33% |
| Serious making out |
 |
|
7% |
|
Many straight people feel uncomfortable when two men or two women display public intimacy. Yet, often those
people openly express their affection for their opposite sex partners.
Do you believe that open displays of affection among gays and lesbians will eventually make straight people
more accepting or less accepting of gay couples?
| Will Straights Become De-Sensitized? |
| |
|
|
Ratio |
| Yes |
 |
|
70% |
| No |
 |
|
30% |
|
|