Do I Set Off People's Gaydars?

Take this quiz to see how gay you are!

Ever wonder if you set off people's gaydars? Okay, okay, so gaydar isn't really real, but gay people know that it's lowkey real, and we're here to see if you get ours beeping!

Answer a few simple questions, and we'll tell you whether or not we think you've got a little sugar in your tank, or if you're a friend of Dorothy's, or if you're prone to queening out. In short, if you're gay!

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Questions Overview

1. Do you, or have you ever, rocked any of these hairstyles?
  1. Mullet of any kind.
  2. Pixie cut.
  3. Dyed hair of any unnatural color.
  4. Any kind of unusual buzz or bang.
  5. More than one of these.
  6. None of these.
2. Do you have any piercings?
  1. Yes, just my ears, though.
  2. Yes, and more than just my ears.
  3. Nah.
3. Describe your nails for us...
  1. Short, not painted.
  2. Short, painted.
  3. Long, not painted.
  4. Long, painted.
  5. Some long, some short (painted or unpainted).
4. Any tattoos?
  1. Yes, one.
  2. Yes, multiple.
  3. Yes, on my face or hands.
  4. Nah.
5. What's your eyebrows situation?
  1. I trim and clip mine like a suburban lawn. My eyebrows are perfect.
  2. I tweeze 'em here and there. Just maintenance.
  3. I let them grow wild!
  4. I don't have 'em.
6. Which light fixture are you turning on in the evening?
  1. Lamps. Just lamps. No big overhead light. Ever.
  2. The big overhead light, of course!
  3. None. I like it dark.
  4. My sunlamp / salt lamp / fairy lights / some other unusual light source.
7. Order up! Which drink is the barista handing you?
  1. Iced coffee or latte
  2. Matcha latte
  3. Hot coffee
  4. Water
8. Could we find you on any of these particular social media sites?
  1. Tumblr
  2. Pinterest
  3. Twitter / X
  4. Nope!
9. Do you think cargo shorts are ugly?
  1. Yeah. They're tacky.
  2. Yes, but not when I wear them!
  3. Nah, they've got swag.
  4. I have no opinion on this.
10. Are any of these divas on your playlists?
  1. Lady Gaga
  2. Beyoncé
  3. Britney
  4. Rihanna
  5. More than one
  6. None

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Is Gaydar Real? Finding Other Gays In the Wild

"Gaydar" is a fun way to describe the sixth sense that many queer people have that helps them identify other gay and queer people around them. It's kind of like a survival mechanism. And no, straight people don't have it, even if they think they can tell if someone is gay. Even broken clocks are right twice a day! For the rest of us, we talked to sexuality and queer experts about recognizing and finding gay people near you:


  • Teen life coach Cyndy Etler says, "A lot of [finding other gay people] is to kind of trust your gut and be tuned in to subtle cues," and to stay away from people making homophobic comments, and not to assume they're homophobic because they're secretly gay.[2]
  • LGBTQIA+ activist and educator NV Gay advises us to "never ever ever ever ever ever say the statement, 'Honey, I already knew you were gay,'" since it can be a backhanded and confusing for those who are still exploring their sexuality.[4]

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References

  1. ↑ Zoe Stoller. Licensed Social Worker and LGBTQ+ Identity Expert. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Cyndy Etler. Teen Life Coach. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC. Professional Therapist. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ NV Gay. LGBTQIA+ Activist and Educator. Expert Interview