This is a hotly debated topic that often divides opinion. There is a new recent genetic study that hasn't found a single “gay gene" but previous studies suggest human sexuality is actually developed in the womb. Instead, sexual orientation is like most other human traits, influenced by a complex mix of genetics and environment.
Firstly let’s start with the chemical imbalance, regarding this topic. Experts did scientific research on mice. They genetically engineered male mice to lack either serotonin-producing neurons or a protein that is crucial for making serotonin in the brain. The mice with less serotonin were more attracted to males rather than females. On the other side, the ones with balanced serotonin mounted on the opposite gender. Too much serotonin reduces male-female mounting, suggesting that this chemical must stay within a certain range to foster heterosexual rather than homosexual behaviors.
This experiment leads us to some factors, that may cause the lack of serotonin. The protein that produces serotonin is tryptophan. There are some mental diseases, such as anxiety and depression.
This leads us to the next issue regarding mental health. People who belong to the LGBTQ community have a difficult time in a “normal” environment that is enforced by the society that we live in. They are having a hard time because of this from both emotional and psychological perspectives. They are more prominent towards developing mental diseases similar to depression, and anxiety due to the lack of serotonin. On the other hand, straight people suffer from these diseases as well, but it’s considered to be a normal thing in modern-day society.
Traumatizing past experiences, such as domestic violence, rape, mental, and emotional abuse, can cause depression and anxiety in people, of all ages. Violence, in teen relationships can take several forms. For example, it can evolve into stalking or harassment, such as spying on a partner or monitoring private online activity without permission, or psychological aggression, such as threats, insults, or attempts to control. In case of physical and sexual violence, one partner may physically harm another, force them to engage in sex acts against their will, or share intimate photos without consent.
For this research, I interviewed a male and a female. Their ages were 28 and 17 and they identified themselves as bisexual. In childhood, they didn’t experience any trauma or violence. Furthermore, they don’t have any mental issues. So now the big question is why are they attracted to the same gender too? Similar to both of them is the fact that they don’t want to follow the “normal” criteria in this case; it’s about curiosity in front of something that seems to be the forbidden fruit to most people. This behavior is purely psychological and is known as reactance, which is a type of mechanism where our brain wants to ensure that we're free to do whatever it is that we want to do with our own lives.
In conclusion, the “gay gene” doesn’t exist. You can’t name it a mental health issue either so it’s all about the natural part of who you are and the environment you live in.
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