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   <title>About.com GLBT Teens: Most Popular Articles</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is My Penis Size Normal]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Can You Get an STD From Oral?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Despite what some people think, you can get an STD from oral sex.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[first time]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information for gay teens on having sex for the first time.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teen Sexuality Info]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Info on gay teen sexuality which covers safer sex, dating and answers some common questions.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Am I  Gay, Lesbian,  Bi, Trans]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[One of the most common questions teens ask is &quot;Am I Gay?&quot; Here is some information for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens on figuring out the answer. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Scenarios USA Sex Ed]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Scenarios USA creates sex education films written by teens and directed and produced by professionals with Hollywood credentials.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Finding Other Gay Teens]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information for GLBT youth on finding other gay teens.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[I Like Gay Porn.  Am I Gay?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A lot of interesting questions come up in the community forum, for example, a teen recently wondered if watching gay porn means he is gay.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Effect of Lesbian Sex Fantasy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The he sexualiztion of lesbians and &quot;lesbian&quot; sex fantasies can make teen girls feel really uncomfortable.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teens Talk About Sex]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Sex is a big issue for a lot of gay and lesbian teens. Here some GLBT teens share their experiences.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Info for Bisexual Teens]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Wondering about your health, sex life, or what it means to be bi? If so, this is the place for bisexual teens to find information!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top Ten Love &amp; Sex Questions ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What are gay teens' most pressing love and sex questions? Read more to find out. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lesbian Teens Need to Know]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Wondering about your health, sex life, how to meet people or gay culture? This is the place for lesbian teens to find information!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Losing Virginity]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information on how gay people lose their virginity.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teen Love Stories]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Here are some great gay teen love stories!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ok for Gay Teens to Watch Porn]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Lesbian and gay teens often come across porn (short for pornography). This can raise a few questions!]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Teen Transexual Review]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/gr/teentranssexual.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A review of the BBC documentary &quot;Teen Transexual.&quot;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ready for Sex?]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Gay Teens Need to Know]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Wondering about your health, sex life, how to meet people or gay culture? This is the place for gay teen to find information!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How Do I Know If I&#039;m In Love?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information for gay teens wondering, &quot;How do I know if I'm in love?&quot;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bisexual Male Possible?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Sometime people think only girls, not guys, can be bisexual. However it is totally possible to be a bisexual male!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[All About Your Penis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When it comes to a guy's body, the part that tends to get the most scrutiny, is one that the fewest people see, namely his penis.  Here's what gay teens need to know about their penis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[sex toys]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/sex_toys.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[In most American States it is against the law for teens to buy sex toys.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Homophobia in Music]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Despite advances in gay rights, homophobia in music continues to appear.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Decision]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There are a lot of things to consider before having sex for the first time, or with a new partner. And a lot of teens wonder, &quot;Should I have sex?&quot; Here are tips for teens thinking about becoming sexually active.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Safe Sex for Gay Teens]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safesexstds/tp/5_safe_sex_tips.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Safe sex is a little more than just using a condom or abstaining. Here are few more things gay teens need to know about safe sex.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Gender Identity?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Gender identity refers to whether we feel strongly that we are either male, female or transgender. Some people feel they do not conform to any   gender identity. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Homophobic Slurs]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safetytips/a/thatssogay.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Homophobic Slurs - What to say to homophobic slurs like, &quot;That's So Gay.&quot; ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Can You Get AIDS from Kissing?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safesexstds/f/aids_kissing.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Teens often want to know if AIDS can be passed through kissing. In general, the answer is no.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teens &amp; Sex Education]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Sex education has gone through a lot of changes over the years.  Here's what gay teens should know about it.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Does &quot;Bi-curious&quot; Mean?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An explanation of a term referring to individual interested in having a same sex sexual encounter without labeling their sexual orientation. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Same Sex Dream]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An answer to the questions does a same sex dream make me gay?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is There a Cure for AIDS?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In general, AIDS is treatable, but not curable. There has however, been one documented case where a man was actually cured of the disease.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lesbian Comics YU+ME: dream]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/gayteenliterature/gr/lesbian_comics.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Megan Rose Gedris has created a number of lesbian comics including Yu &amp; ME: Dream about Catholic school teen lesbians and first love.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Being Gay Curious]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Questioning your sexual orientation or being gay curious, is really common for a lot of teens.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Men]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/p/gay.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information on being a gay male.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lesbian Coming Out Experiences]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/comingout/ss/lesbian_outexp.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Lesbian and bisexual teens share their coming out experiences.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teen Dating]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A lot of GLBT teens have older boyfriends or girlfriends. But there are a few important things about gay teen dating that you need to know when you have an older partner. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Common Concerns]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This two part article addresses coming out concerns, including, being treated differently by family and friends, and facing homophobia. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Midwest Teen Sex Show]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A review of the Midwest Teen Sex Show]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Causes of  Sexual Orientation]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There a few different theories as to the causes of sexual orientation. Some people believe it is a natural, inborn trait while others think that sexual orientation emerges as a result of our environment. Today many people argue it is actually a combination of both.&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sex Educationn Overview]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Gay teens are often left out of sex education.  But there are ways to get information if you know where to look!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[STD from a Hand Job?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safesexstds/f/std_hand_job.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hand jobs are also know as mutual masturbation.  They refer to sexually stimulating someone's penis or vulva by hand. This is generally considered a safer sex practice, but as with anything that can put you into contact with another person's genitals or body fluids, it pays to take some precautions.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is Being Gay a Choice?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/f/isitchoicemyth.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A lot of people ask, &quot;Is being gay a choice?&quot; Most people agree that sexual orientation is not something you can choose or change.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[I Like a Straight Guy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[straight crush gay]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teen Body Image Issues]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/tp/body_image_issues.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Like many young people, gay, lesbian and transgender teens may have body image issues.  Sometimes these are related to their sexual orientation or gender identity, and sometimes they are simply the result or personality or simply being a teen.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Does Masturbating Make Me Gay]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/adviceandquizzes/f/masturbate_gay.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Because a lot of people have misinformation about both masturbation and sexual orientation it is pretty common to wonder if masturbating means you are gay. (It doesn't, by the way.).]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Counts as Sex?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/f/whatissex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Many people think that the word sex only refers to penile / vaginal intercourse. This is a very limited description which excludes GLBT people. What counts as sex actually includes many more activities.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bisexuals]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/p/bisexprofile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An overview of issues relevant to bisexual teens.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/p/bisexprofile.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay &amp; Lesbian Comics]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/tp/comics.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gay and lesbian themed comics and graphic novels, often dealing with teen issues are becoming more common.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Transgender Role Models]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/tp/trans_rolemodels.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A lot of kids feel alone in the world. This can be particularly true for transgender teens who may not know anyone else in their situation.  But there are actually a lot of transgender teen role models. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Finding Trustworthy Websites]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/qt/websitesaftey.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information on finding trustworthy websites for gay teens.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[STDs More Likely From Gay Sex?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safesexstds/f/gay_STDs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gay sex does not make STDs more likely, engaging in risky behavior does.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/safesexstds/f/gay_STDs.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Use a Condom]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/ht/using_condoms.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A description of how to use a condom]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/ht/using_condoms.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Safer Sex?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/f/safer_sex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Safer sex refers to things we do to lower the chances of contracting a sexually transmitted infection when being sexually active.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;No Homo&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safetytips/a/no_homo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The offensive phrase, &quot;No Homo&quot; has been popping up from time to time.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What&#039;s a &quot;Dental&quot; Dam?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/qt/dental_dam.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A dental dam is a barrier used to reduce the risk of STDs during oral sex.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Common Gay Stereotypes]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safetytips/a/gay_stereotypes.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are a lot of gay stereotypes and myths. Knowing what they are, and why they aren't accurate is a great way to fight ignorance!]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gossip, Indie Rock Band]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/p/gossip.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The indie rock group Gossip is based in Portland, Oregon.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bisexual Profile]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/p/BisexualProfile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An overview of issues relevant to bisexual teens.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/p/BisexualProfile.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Am I Crushing or Obsessing?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/f/crush.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There's a fine like between crushing and obsessing. Here's how gay teens can tell the difference!]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Bible and Being Gay]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/ss/the_bibile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A lot of people use the Bible to justify homophobia. However, there are many different interpretation of the Bible, and many are not homophobic.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teen Crushes]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/tp/all_about_crushes.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you're like most teens you'll have a crush at some point.  But gay teen crushes, whether they are on another GLBT teen, a straight classmate, or even a teacher can present some challenges.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Coming Out]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/comingout/a/comingout.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information for GLBT teens coming out. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/comingout/a/comingout.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Too Young to Know I&#039;m  Lesbian]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/f/tooyounglesbian.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A common question from girls who are questioning their sexual orientation is, &quot;Am I too young to know I'm a lesbian?&quot; In general the answer is, no.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Unafe Sex]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/a/unsafe_sex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Not everyone practices safe sex. Here are some reasons why.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/a/unsafe_sex.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teens Experiences School]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/school/ss/school_exps.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[School is a big part of teens' lives. Here are some gay teens experiences with school life.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Why Am I a Lesbian?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/f/lesbian_causes.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are no definite conclusions as to what makes a woman a lesbian, but there are a lot of different suggestions.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bisexial Myths]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/a/bisexual_myths.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There is a lot of misinformation about what it means to be bisexual.  Make sure to clear it up!]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[What is a Femme Lesbian?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/commonquestions/f/femme.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A femme lesbian is a woman who dresses and act in a way that society considered typically feminine.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/commonquestions/f/femme.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[I&#039;m Gay &amp; A Girl Asked Me Out]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/f/gay_girl_asked_me_out.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What should a gay guy do if a girl who thinks he's straight asks him out?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Having Sex to Know I&#039;m Gay]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/f/dategirlsgay.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Many guys wonder, &quot;Do I have to have sex to know I'm gay?&quot; The answer is no!]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Between the Lines]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/gr/between_lines.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Between the Lines is a comic about two transgender teens and the challenges they face.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lesbians &amp; Straight Girls]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/f/lesbians_notice_straight_girls.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A reader wonders if lesbians even notice straight girls and wonders if she has a shot with a girl she has a crush on.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Music, Books &amp; Entertainment]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/tp/GLBT-Authors---Performers.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Whether it's a documentary on a transexual teen, a GLBT hip hop tour, or a book about being a gay Christian teen, there's a lot going on in GLBT entertainment.  ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Likes Gay Sex , But  Not Gay]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/msm.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A teen wonders if it is normal for him to enjoy sex with a friend of the same gender even though he isn't gay.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teens, Sex &amp; the Law ]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/tp/sex_law.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here are some important facts about sex and the law that gay teens need to understand.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Am I Transgender /Transsexual?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/transgenderteenissues/f/am_i_trans.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Some teens know that they are transgender or transsexual from early childhood. For others, the question, &quot;Am I transgender or transsexual?&quot; is one they struggle with for a long time. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Does Someone Like Me?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/f/tell_likes_me.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A really common question from gay teens is, &quot;How can I tell if someone likes me?&quot;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gender, Sex, Sex. Orientation]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/f/sexsogender.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sexual orientation refers to who we are attracted to. Sex refers to or biological maleness and femaleness.  Gender refers to how we feel about being male and female.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Have Girlfriend But May Be Gay]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/adviceandquizzes/f/mightbegay.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Helpful information for a teen with a girlfriend who thinks he might be gay. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/adviceandquizzes/f/mightbegay.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teen Talk Christianity]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/religionglbtteens/a/talk_religion.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A lot of gay teens have experiences with Christianity, some positive and some pretty rough. Here GLBT youth share some of their thoughts on this issue.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Use a Dental Dam]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/ht/use_dental_dam.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Using dental dams can help make oral sex safer. Here are some tips!]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Are Sodomy Laws?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/sodomy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[People often assume the term sodomy refers to anal sex between men. In fact, it is an old term that was used Biblically to refer to oral and anal sex. As a result, numerous laws exist prohibiting this act.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Straight Girl Likes Her Friend]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/f/girl_crush.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A girl with a boyfriend, who describes herself as straight, wants to know what to do about her crush on another girl.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Crush: How Do I Know?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/f/how_to_know.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[One of the toughest things about dating is figuring out if someone you have a crush on likes you back.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[States That Allow Gay Marriage]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/f/us_gay_marriage.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A few years ago, the idea that even one American state would allow gay marriage, seemed pretty far fetched. Today we have several.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What&#039;s &quot;Emo&quot; About Being Gay?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/a/emo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Emo is more than just a style of music, and sometimes it is associated with gay teens.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anti-Gay Bullying]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/school/tp/bullying_info.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Anti-gay bullying is far too common.  In fact, the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network reports that nine out of ten GLBT students have been bullied or harassed for their sexual orientation or gender identity!]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Fraternity]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/school/p/gay_frat.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Delta Lambda Phi is the only gay fraternity operating in the United States.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teens &amp; Mental Health]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/tp/mental_health.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Health is more than just quitting smoking and avoiding the flu.  Our mental health is as important as our physial well being and lesbian and gay teens need to take care of this part of who they are.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[5 Gay Female Musicians]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/a/gay_musicians.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sure we hear a lot about a few superstars, but there are plenty of cool GLBT musicians you should know about  and a lot more women than you might realize!]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teen Fiction]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/a/gay_teen_books.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There's a lot going on in gay teen fiction.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teens &amp; Teacher Crushes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[It can be tough for gay teens to have a teacher crush, especially because this isn't usually one worth pursuing!]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Homophobic Parents]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/family/f/homophobeparent.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A lot of teens have homophobic parents. This can make life, including the decision to come out, a lot more complicated.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[FTM Transgender Teen]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/comingout/a/ftm_teen.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[I had the chance to ask Casey, a 17-year-old FTM transgender teen some questions about his life.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Coming Out Experiences]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/comingout/ss/coming_out_exp.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gay teens share their coming out experiences.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Flirting Tips]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/f/flirt.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A gay teen wonders how he can learn the art of flirting.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Barebacking?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/barebacking.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Barebacking is unprotected sex between men.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Guys &amp; Circumcision]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/f/circumcision.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Circumcision is a medical procedure where the foreskin of the penis is removed. It is usually done on a baby boy shortly after birth.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Before Starting a Blog]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information for GLBT teens on safe and smart blogging.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is &quot;Sexting?&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/sexting.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sexting is sending sexual text messages. Here's what gay teens need to know.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Get an HIV Test]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/ht/HIVtest.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Simple instructions for getting tested for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Age of Consent &amp; Gay Teens]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/age_of_consent.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The age of consent is the age that a person can legally agree to have sex. Sometimes the age is different depending on whether you have a same sex partner or an opposite sex partner. ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Causes Homophobia?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safetytips/f/why_homophobe.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are a few causes of homophobia, including people's beliefs about sexual orientation.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lesbians]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/p/lesbianprofile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An overview of issues relevant to lesbians.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teens Come Out to Parents]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/family/ss/comeoutparents.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Coming out to a parent is never easy and they are a whole bunch of ways they may respond.  Here a few gay and lesbian teens share their experiences with coming out to mom and dad.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[5 GLBT Teen Facts]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/tp/fast_gay_teen_facts.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here are five important facts that all GLBT teens should know!]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Unhealthy Gay Teen Relationshi]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/a/relationship.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Signs of unhealthy gay teen relationships.  Information and resources for GLBT young people.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teens Can Fight Homophobia]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safetytips/tp/fight_homophobia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here's everything gay teens need to know about homophobia.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Everything GSA]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/school/a/gsa_everything.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here's everything you need to know about gay / straight alliances (GSAs) and what it's like to be involved with one.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sex, Gender &amp; Sexual Orient.]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/a/sexgenderso.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sex, gender and sexual orientation often get confused even though they are three different things.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Body Image Gay &amp; Lesbian Teens]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/f/body_image.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Body image isn't just a concern for straight girls. Both gay guys and lesbian teens can have a lot of issues in this area.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Transgender Teen Body Image]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/transgenderteenissues/a/trans_body_image.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Transgender teens may have body image issues that a both related to being trans and also related to being a teen.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Can Lesbians Get STDs?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/lesbians_stds.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Can lesbians get STDs? The answer is, yes.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Transgender Teens]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/tp/transteens.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Whether you are interested in finding role models, seeing a doctor or getting some questions answered, there's a lot of important information that can be helpful for transgender teens.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Health Tips for GLBT Teens]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/tp/5healthtips.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Five important health considerations for GLBT teens whose needs may differ slightly from those of their straight counterparts.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Have Sex with the Same Sex]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/sex_with_same_sex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What do same sex couples do in bed and is doing those things okay?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Know When to Come Out]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/comingout/f/whentocomeout.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Even if you are comfortable announcing your sexual orientation, deciding when to come out can be tough.  The most important thing to do is to make sure that you will be safe.  Knowing that you have someone to support you can also make a huge difference in your experience. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Start a Conversation]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/comingout/ht/conversation.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here are some concrete ways to start a conversation about being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Counts As Cheating?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/qt/cheating.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information on what counts as cheating for gay teens.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teens &amp; HIV / AIDS]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safesexstds/tp/aids_overview.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[From getting to tested to determining your risk, here is what gay teens need to know about HIV / AIDS.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Coming Out in College]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/school/f/college.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A lot of young people decide to come out in college. Often it's a really good experience, but just like coming out at any time, it's one that you should give some thought to.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Same-Sex Marriage History]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/rightsandactivism/qt/marriage_hist.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Same sex marriage isn't just a modern idea.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teen Suicide]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/f/suicide.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information on gay teen suicide.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Trans Bathroom Challenges]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/transgenderteenissues/a/trans_bathroom.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Most people take going pee for granted. But transgender teens can find it really challenging to just to use a public bathroom.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is Bisexuality a Phase]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/f/bisexual_phase.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A lot of people think that bisexuality is just a phase that someone will grow out of. Researchers, however, disagree.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Genderqueer]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/p/genderqueer.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Genderqueer refers to people who do not adhere to strictly male or female identities and roles. A genderqueer person often chooses to present as neither clearly male, nor clearly female, but rather as a gender-free individual.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Drag]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/f/drag.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Drag refers to dressing in the clothes, and adopting the persona, of a person of the opposite gender. Drag kings and queens often use drag as a form of performance. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tila Tequila]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/p/tila_tequila.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information on the bisexual reality TV star Tila Tequila.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[My Girlfriend Has No Sex Drive]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/no_sex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A teen wonders what to do about a partner who has no interest in sex.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tegan and Sara]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/p/teganandsara.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information on the singer songwriters Tegan and Sara.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[News About Gay Men &amp; HIV]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safesexstds/a/gay_men_HIV.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[After a steady decline in new HIV cases, the virus is again on the rise in young gay men. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Oral Sex a Risk for HIV?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safesexstds/f/oral_sex_hiv.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Oral sex is a risk for HIV. But as new research shows, it is not nearly as risky as other sex acts.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is the REAL Act?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/rightsandactivism/f/real_act.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[In 1996 the Clinton administration introduced the idea of abstinence-only education. When Bush took office, he massively expanded the program.  Though it has been stalled in committee for years, if it passes, a sex education bill called the REAL Act could actually help teens stay safe.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Transsexual]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glossary/g/transexual.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A transsexual is a person who identifies as a member of the opposite gender. People who are transsexual often want to surgically or hormonally alter their bodies to match their identity. ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teens &amp; Depression]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/a/depression.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gay teens may suffer from depression, but help is out there.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;I Have an STD&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safesexstds/a/i_have_an_std.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Telling someone &quot;I have an STD&quot; can seem really hard. But not telling can lead to a lot more problems down the road.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teens &amp; Abstinence Ed]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/school/qt/abstinence.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Abstinence education is a federally funded program that runs in schools around the country.  It excludes gay teens and teaches that the only place to have sex is in a heterosexual marriage. ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ignorant Comments]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safetytips/a/comments.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gay guys and lesbians have to hear their fair share of ignorant comments.  Here are some of the most annoying.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Homeless Gay Teens]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safetytips/a/homeless.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Homeless gay teens make up to 40% of homeless teens in general.  GLBT teen homelessness is a direct result of homophobia. Luckily, awareness of this issue is growing, and services designed to help GLBT teens who are homeless or at risk of homelessness are increasing. . ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Straight Actors Gay Roles]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/a/het_gay_role.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Over the years, more and more stright actors have taken on gay acting roles. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Transgender Life]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/p/transprofile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information on being transgender.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gender Identity Disorder]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/f/gid.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[[p]Gender Identity Disorder (GID) is a controversial psychological diagnosis that may be given to a transgender person. Transgender people often feel as if their physical bodies do not match their gender identities.[/p]]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kinsey Scale]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/f/kinsey_scale.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Kinsey Scale refers to a sexual orientation measuring device created by the zoologist Alfred Kinsey.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Sexual Orientation?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/f/whatisso.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sexual orientation refers to who we are attracted to sexually and romantically.   ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Can I Bring A Gay Date to Prom]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/school/f/prom.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information for gay teens on bringing same sex dates to prom.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Gay Sexuality?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/gay_sexuality.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[People sometimes wonder if gay sexuality is different than straight sexuality, but this question is often asked by people who confuse the terms sexuality and sexual sexual orientation.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Can a Gay Person Be Celibate?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/celibacy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Despite the association of gay people with sex, plenty of folks in the the GLBT community choose not to have sex and instead be celibate.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cutting &amp; Self Injury]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/resources/a/cutting.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gay teens can face challenges. Some think that the only solution is cutting and other forms of self injury.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Trevor Project]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/p/trevor_project.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Trevor Project is an organization committed to fighting suicide among gay youth. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Teen Sex Facts]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/a/teen_sex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Whether you are gay or straight, it is important to know some facts about teen sex. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay teen dating &amp; relationship]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/tp/datingtips.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gay teen dating and relationship information, tips and FAQ's you don't want to miss!]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Can People Be Asexual]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/commonquestions/f/asexual.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[More and more people are coming out as asexual. This refers to not feeling sexual attraction to other people at all. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Coming Out to Friends]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/comingout/a/come_out_friends.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Coming out to friends can be scary. But often friends are really supportive.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/comingout/a/come_out_friends.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Can a Teen be GLBT?]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/f/canteenbegay.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It is definitely possible for teens to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Some people are aware of a GLBT orientation from childhood. For others it is something that only emerges later in life.   ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Judaism &amp; Homosexuality]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/f/judaism_gay.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Like many religions, Judaism has a complicated relationship with homosexuality.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Non-Conforming]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glossary/g/nonconform.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An explanation of the term, gender non-conforming.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Heteroflexible]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/f/heteroflexible.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Heteroflexible often refers to people who don't identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual but whom are open to same sex experiences. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Transgender Terminology]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/f/trans_terms.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are many different words used to describe different aspects of the transgender community. So it is important to understand transgender terminology. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Benefits to Same Sex Dating]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/qt/same_sex_date.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sure same sex dating presents some challenges, but gay teens should also realize the benefits.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Ex-Gay&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safetytips/f/ex-gay.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information on the ex-gay movement.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/safetytips/f/ex-gay.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Low Self Esteem &amp; Safe Sex]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/safesexstds/f/self_esteem_sex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens who suffer from low self esteem are less likely to practice safe sex. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hate Crime Sexual Orientation]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/rightsandactivism/f/hatecrimelaws.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are federal laws covering hate crimes and sexual orientation. However, only 24 states have las specifically protecting sexual orientation under their hate crime laws. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teens Can Beat Boredom]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtteenlifestyle/qt/beat_boredom.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here are 8 tips for gay teens looking to beat boredom!]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Same Sex Sexual Assault]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/a/rape.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gay teens can be victims of rape and sexual assualt. Here's information.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/a/rape.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Teen Smoking]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexuality/a/smoking.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Helpful Information About Gay Teen Smoking.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Boy Scouts]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/rightsandactivism/ht/boyscouts.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Boy Scouts of America does not allow gay troop leaders or scouts in their organization.  It is important for them to hear that this is unacceptable discrimination.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[How Can I Support My Gay Child]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/informationforparents/f/parents_support.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information for parents on how to support a gay child.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dump My Sex Obsessed Boyfriend]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/sex_obsessed_bf.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If your partner wants to have sex and you don't, does this mean the end of the relationship?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Start a GSA]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/school/ht/gsa.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Get concrete tools to help start a Gay / Straight Alliance at your school.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[I&#039;m Gay in a Small Town,]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/f/smalltowngay.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information for gay teens in small towns and rural areas.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/datingandmeetingothers/f/smalltowngay.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tell Friends I Like Girls]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/comingout/f/tell_friend_like_girls.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A teen wonders how she can tell her friends that she likes other girls.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://gayteens.about.com/od/comingout/f/tell_friend_like_girls.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Challenges of Staying Closeted]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/comingout/a/staying_closeted.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Not everyone gets why it can be hard to &quot;stay in the closet&quot; and not tell people you are GLBT, but there are many reasons that gay teens want to come out.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>people</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:30:11Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Men &amp; Masculinity]]></title>
         <link>http://gayteens.about.com/od/glbtbasicsforteens/a/gay_masculinity.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A lot of people cofuse ideas about gender with ideas abiout seuxal orientation. As a result, there are many myths about gay men and masculinity.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Alex Sanchez]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Prom]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An index of HowTos for the GLBT Teens guide site.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Equal Rights Denied to Gays]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Religons Take on  Gay Issues]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The relationship between homosexuality &amp; religions like Islam, Judaism and Christianity can be complicated.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Parents Reactions to Gay Teens]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Studies confirm that positive reactions by parents of gay teens result in happier and healthier youth.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Heterosexism is the assumption]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Islam&#039;s Views on Homosexuality]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bisexual Teen Crush]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hero]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Brent Hartinger]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Does Gaydar Exist?]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[GLBT Teens - QuickTips]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bronwen Pardes Interview]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Doing It Right&quot; author, Bronwen Pardes interview.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Find a Gay Friendly College]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thinking about college? Here's information on finding one that is gay friendly.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay High School]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Though some people fear teens who attend gay high schools will become isolated, for those who have the chance, the experience is often very positive.]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[There are a lot of anti-gay myths out there.  Here are some good responses you can give when you hear them]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Do You Know About HIV &amp; AIDS Quiz]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What Do You Know About HIV & AIDS Quiz HIV is everyone's concern, but there is still a lot of misinformation]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Transsexual Teens Transition]]></title>
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