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UNITED STATES

Male to Male relationships: Legal
Punishments for male to male relationships: No law
Female to Female Relationships: Legal
Age of consent: Equal for heterosexuals and homosexuals
Marriage and Substitutes for Marriage: Marriage laws vary in this country depending on area
Is it possible to change your gender on official documents?: Only in some areas
Gay or lesbian able to serve in the armed forces: Yes

Your Views

Are you LGBTI? We want to hear from you! Help us inform other users of the site with your views on this country. Below is a random question about this country. If it is relevant to you please answer it.

Are you religious? If so do you have a religious community in UNITED STATES? How have they reacted to your sexual orientation or gender orientation?

The majority of people visiting this site have said I am not out at my religious community

I am not out at my religious community (58%) I am out, and the community tries to change me against my will (5%) I am out, and the community condemns me (5%) I am out, and I have no problems in my religious community (23%) I do not have a religious community, but I want one (7%)

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Readers Experiences

This is what people are saying about life for LGBTI people in UNITED STATES...
Wendy (user currently living in UNITED STATES) posted for bisexual readers on 30/12/2012
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My name is Wendy Wlodarsky. I have been "in the closet" about my sexuality for many years. I am ready to come out. Please contact me at 419-366-2088 or 3806 St Rt 113 E Milan, OH 44846. Any support I can receive would be greatly appreciated. I am unsure how to approach my children regarding my true feelings. Thank you all so much!
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Wendy (user currently living in UNITED STATES) posted for bisexual readers on 30/12/2012
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My name is Wendy Wlodarsky. I have been "in the closet" about my sexuality for many years. I am ready to come out. Please contact me at 419-366-2088 or 3806 St Rt 113 E Milan, OH 44846. Any support I can receive would be greatly appreciated. I am unsure how to approach my children regarding my true feelings. Thank you all so much!
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