Man Who Lived as Woman for Eight Years Warns Surprising Teen Sexuality Data May Not Tell Full Story

Walt Heyer, who detransitioned after eight years, doubts reports indicating a significant decrease in teenagers identifying as gay or bisexual. He argues that social media and peer pressure could be influencing these self-identifications, causing some teens to either hide their orientation or feel coerced into specific labels. Heyer urges further research before concluding these trends reflect a genuine, lasting change in sexual identity.

• Walt Heyer, a detransitioner, questions recent data suggesting a decline in teenagers identifying as gay or bisexual.
• He believes social media and peer pressure may be influencing how young people label their sexual orientation.
• Heyer suggests some teens might be reluctant to openly identify as gay or bisexual due to social dynamics.
• He points to reports showing a decrease in ninth-grade girls identifying as lesbian or bisexual, while boys’ identification rates remain stable.
• Heyer advocates for more thorough research before concluding there’s a dramatic drop in these identities.
• He also asserts that gender cannot be biologically changed, referring to such transitions as cosmetic social appearances.