We Asked a Scientist If Being Gay Is Natural

About this episode

Dr. Pete Gasper discusses the scientific perspective on whether being gay is natural.

"Being gay is unnatural." If you've ever had someone throw that line at you in a conversation about LGBTQ+ people, you know how hard it is to respond in the moment. Do you have the facts to tell them why they are wrong? Dr. Pete Gasper, a veterinary scientist with over 20 years in biomedical research, reviewed the most current research and came back with an answer that leaves no room for doubt. Whether you're defending a loved one at the dinner table or just trying to arm yourself with the tr...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Pete Gasper

Topics covered

• LGBTQ+
• biomedical research
• sexual orientation
• naturalism
• scientific evidence

Keywords

• being gay
• LGBTQ+ rights
• scientific research
• sexuality
• natural vs unnatural

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