Man Who Lived as Woman for Eight Years Warns Surprising Teen Sexuality Data May Not Tell Full Story
Walt Heyer says social media and peer pressure may explain why fewer teenagers now identify as gay or bisexual, casting doubt on CDC data trends.
TL;DR
- Walt Heyer, a detransitioner, questions recent data suggesting a decline in teenagers identifying as gay or bisexual.
- He believes social media and peer pressure may be influencing how young people label their sexual orientation.
- Heyer suggests some teens might be reluctant to openly identify as gay or bisexual due to social dynamics.
- He points to reports showing a decrease in ninth-grade girls identifying as lesbian or bisexual, while boys' identification rates remain stable.
- Heyer advocates for more thorough research before concluding there's a dramatic drop in these identities.
- He also asserts that gender cannot be biologically changed, referring to such transitions as cosmetic social appearances.