Should I be open about my sexuality?

Should I be open about my sexuality?

Eleanor McKenzie (Sex Expert) gives expert video advice on: How can I tell people close to me that I am gay? and more...

Being open about your sexuality is advisable in some circumstances and perhaps not in others. For example, if you have just started a new job, you might want to be careful about what you disclose about your sexuality until you know how other people feel about things like gays or lesbians, swinging, or whatever. This is so that you don't make problems for yourself. I'm not advocating being dishonest, or trying to conceal stuff about yourself - it's more about caution. The same applies when you meet new groups of people socially. Wait and see how they feel before you disclose everything about yourself. Your sexuality is something personal. It's an important part of your identity, but you don't have to tell everybody about it straight away. It's not the same as saying which football team you support.