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In contrast to what seems to be the dominant account of sexual identity formation amongst self-identified gay men (Whisman 1996, Stein 1999), it is not uncommon for women to be heterosexually active for a substantial period of time before becoming sexually active with female partners and adopting a lesbian identity (see Table 4.1).
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A friend who bleeds is better
A friend with breasts and all the rest…
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Wilton, T. (2004). Telling the Difference: Desire, Safety and Sameness. In: Sexual (Dis)Orientation. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230506213_5
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