Can anyone answer a question about homosexual culture?

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stanemac12

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This is really just a question about curiosity and I don't mean to offend homosexuals or anything. Basically I just want to know what the deal is with the "lispy" manner of speech that is common? Is it like something that is expected of proud homosexuals or is there a reason they do it? For instance, my uncle came out of the closet a couple of years ago and prior to that he never had any speech alterations but once he came out, the next time I saw him he was speaking with the higher pitched and lispy voice, which I don't understand because he didn't speak like that before he came out. So I am curious, why is it that homosexuals sometimes speak like this?
 
Some of the homosexuals that act like that are simply trying to feel more comfortable in their sexuality. By acting effeminately and dressing a certain way, they allow themselves to feel more at home in their own bodies. And sometimes it's just as simple as it being how people talk.
 
I know what you mean, it's very odd.

Since I came out as bisexual, I notice sometimes things I say sound "Gay"...but generally I don't have a high pitched voice, or lispy.
 
Well, you could say "gay," but no matter.

For some, like your uncle, it is an "affectation," a personal attribute that some may wish to adopt in order to affirm their identity.

But I have also known people to talk this way who were by no means gay. I had a fraternity brother who talked this way, and who was very much straight.

Despite what some others have said, I am taking your question very much at face value. Some people are far too anxious to take offense.

So, I am answering your question assuming you meant what you said about respect.

And I respect that very much!
 
That's a very good question and i'm not sure if i can answer it but i'll give you my insight. I have a lisp (which i used to hate) and even before i considered myself gay i wondered whyspoke like this and more importantly, why do other gay people speak like this. I just think its something that helps identify each other and it might just go with their personality, whether their gay or not. But to honestly answer your question, i have no idea, but it's something i live with everyday and i think i'll keep it.
 
Excellent question and a very astute observation, I can't wait to read some of the answers you get. (No doubt some will be very angry)
 
i think its just something that might feel more comfortable for them. People all have their own preferences and what they like and dislike, im sure that once your uncle came out of the closet, he just felt a lot better speaking in that voice. I don't think that this voice is "expected," but since gay guys are often feminine(obviously) i think they just like that voice more.

also, you are asking about "homosexual culture...?" sure, being homosexual is a sexual preference, but it isn't a lifestyle or culture unless you make it that way.
 
i guess he may have worked on his voice.
thats the only thing i can think of.
most guys i know already talk like that.

though i am gay, i don't really have the infamous "lisp".




thank you for being mature about the whole curiosity.
i appreciate it (:
 
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