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No, conversion therapy does NOT work.
No mainstream medical or psychological institution endorses or supports the idea of conversion therapy. Not only does it not work, it can be detrimental to the health of the patient.
Furthermore, there is absolutely no reason why someone would want to get themselves treated for "homosexuality" since it is not a mental condition. A statement from the American Psychological Association (APA) is quoted below:
No, lesbian, gay, and bisexual orientations are not disorders. Research has found no inherent association between any of these sexual orientations and psychopathology. Both heterosexual behavior and homosexual behavior are normal aspects of human sexuality. Both have been documented in many different cultures and historical eras. Despite the persistence of stereotypes that portray lesbian, gay, and bisexual people as disturbed, several decades of research and clinical experience have led all mainstream medical and mental health organizations in this country to conclude that these orientations represent normal forms of human experience. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual relationships are normal forms of human bonding. Therefore, these mainstream organizations long ago abandoned classifications of homosexuality as a mental disorder.
The APA also directly advises against the use of conversion therapy and warns against its dangers:
All major national mental health organizations have officially expressed concerns about therapies promoted to modify sexual orientation. To date, there has been no scientifically adequate research to show that therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation (sometimes called reparative or conversion therapy) is safe or effective. Furthermore, it seems likely that the promotion of change therapies reinforces stereotypes and contributes to a negative climate for lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons. This appears to be especially likely for lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals who grow up in more conservative religious settings.
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Can a gay or bisexual person decide to become a heterosexual and really change his or her sexual orientation to heterosexual?
Study after study has shown that so-called "reparative" or "conversion" therapy does not work, and that it causes more harm than good. Sexual orientation is natural and unchangeable. In fact, U.S. states are slowly starting to pass laws banning conversion therapy.
Can you switch on gay and switch it off?
No. Sexual orientation doesn't work like that.
Do gay people work at answerscom?
People's sexual orientation is a private matter and irrelavent to what they do or where thy work.
What is FOX news anchor Brian Sullivan's sexual orientation?
Brian Sullivan left Fox Business Channel to work at CNBC in 2011. His sexual orientation has not been reported and it would not be useful to speculate.
Who has ever been gay for 5 minutes?
Nobody. Sexual orientation doesn't work like that.
Is it gay for a guy to work at a nail salon?
Being 'gay' is a sexual orientation it is being homosexual. It has nothing to do with how you are employed or in what capacity.
Is glenn danzig gay?
Glenn Danzig's sexual orientation has not been publicly disclosed, so it is not appropriate to make assumptions about his sexual orientation based on speculation or rumors. Let's respect individuals' privacy and focus on their work or public statements.
Is Christopher Egan gay?
There is no public information available about Christopher Egan's sexual orientation. It is important to respect his privacy and focus on his work as an actor.
What was the sexual orientation of Junípero Serra?
Blessed Junipero Serra (1713-1784) was a Franciscan missionary who, at the age of 35 in 1750 came to Mexico City and began his life's work of working for the conversion of the Americans, mostly in lower and upper California. He died in 1784 and was declared blessed by Blessed Pope John Paul II. As a "sexual orientation" is only something that people who are alive have, then it is highly unlikely that he has any "sexual orientation" other than innate maleness with which he was born. The fact that he has been declared "blessed" means that his life has been investigated and deemed worthy of being declared a saint, so, it should be obvious that, as Blessed Junipero Serra was a vowed Franciscan religious and has been judged not leading a scandalous life, his life orientation was toward God and not towards sex.
What is Dan Abnett's sexual orientation?
Dan Abnett's sexual orientation is not publicly disclosed or relevant to his work as an author. His personal life and identity should be respected as private matters unless he chooses to share them publicly.
Does Wal-Mart have a non-discrimination policy that covers transgender workers?
Gender identity and sexual orientation does not matter as long as you're getting the work done.
If a male loses their mother as a baby and loses their father before puberty could this turn him gay?
No, no experience can turn anyone gay. Sexual orientation doesn't work that way.
