Fact: Only 10% of all homosexuals could be viewed as "visible homosexuals." Most gays look and act publicly like everyone else.

 

Myth: Homosexual males are effeminate and weak; lesbian females are masculine and physically strong.

Fact: Sexual preference has nothing to do with body type. In addition, no relationship has been demonstrated betweed occupational choice and sexual preference.

 

Myth: Homosexuals sexually molest children.

Fact: More heterosexuals than homosexuals sexually molest children.

 

Myth: Homosexuals choose a gay or lesbian life style.

Fact: Homosexuals do not choose a lifestyle which subjects them to rejection, ridicule, and persecution.  Many researches believe that a person's sexuality is a result of a person's orientation and not a matter of choice.