Research confirms men with older brothers more likely to be gay
mambaonline.comNew research shows having a greater number of older brothers increases the probability of a person entering a same-sex union at some point in their lives. This finding, detailed in our paper published in the Journal of Sex Research, offers a rare insight into the origins of sexual orientation.
The origins of sexual orientation In recent decades, many countries have achieved remarkable progress towards equal treatment of LGBTIQ+ people, including greater public support and more protective legislation.
But despite these encouraging developments, sexual minorities still experience high levels of stigma – and the origins of sexual orientation remain a matter of debate.
A growing body of research is attempting to shed light on why some people experience same-sex sexual attraction and others don’t.
