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Is Homosexuality Inherited?

Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2015

Question: Actually our parents are arranging marriage,, I also like her . But the problem arise when I came to know his own brother who was my school mate .. and I know he has feminine/gay character and always talk like girl .. that's really upset me to rethink about our marriage with his sister as I scared if there is chance of my kids to be like him.Is homosexuality hereditary?

Answered by Dr. Arun (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It's not hereditary

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us
Sexual orientation is not hereditary. You need not worry.
It is highly unlikely that your kids will be like him.
All depends on social and home environment and upbringing and personal choices.
It is better that you and your fiancee take decision without thinking or worrying about this.
If all other factors are matching I don't think that this should be a reason to worry.
Wishing you good luck
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Arun (48 hours later)

Thanks .. I am willing to discuss with my fiancee .. But help me how i can start conversation about her brother sexual trait because she may offended if I ask about his brother,, also what queries needs to be asked so that we will get better solution to the problem..and also how our future generation will be safe .... So if I ask such queries whether she will get offended

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
discuss don't worry

Detailed Answer:
You shouldn't be afraid that she will get offended.
Start over a cup of tea ( not at home where others will be present)
You need to discuss boldly whatever your doubts are about her brother.
Like I said before your future generation will not be affected if they stay away from him while growing up.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad