Mr_Optimism
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It used to happen to me all the time back when I was struggling with my sexuality.
Up until I was about 16 I was sure I was 100% straight. Aside from experimental encounters with friends my age and some locker room looking I never really had much of a desire for men. It wasn't until I discovered gay porn and realized that I could get off to it just as easy, if not easier, than straight porn that I started going hormonally insane. I started vacillating between "I'm gay, I'm not gay". Seriously, it was like that "she loves me, she loves me not" thing one does with flowers. For religious reasons, for societal reasons, and for personal reasons I never could accept that side of myself. I would get this same feeling of regret and disgust anytime I acted on this desire.
It wasn't until I turned 18 and realized that this is normal and that there is nothing wrong with it and accepted that I was bisexual that these feelings recessed. They didn't necessarily go away but they did take a backseat. I was able to cope with it and found the happy medium. The most important thing to do is be able to vocalize it to yourself. I can stress enough how important that is. It may not seem like a lot but here's something that worked for me. Tell yourself: "I'm bisexual" or "I find guys attractive" but say it aloud maybe in an empty room or bathroom mirror. If you get comfortable with hearing it and saying it you may get comfortable with feeling it. Something may come from it or nothing may come from it but you will feel better at the end of the day.
It's all about acceptance. Regret is denial.
Up until I was about 16 I was sure I was 100% straight. Aside from experimental encounters with friends my age and some locker room looking I never really had much of a desire for men. It wasn't until I discovered gay porn and realized that I could get off to it just as easy, if not easier, than straight porn that I started going hormonally insane. I started vacillating between "I'm gay, I'm not gay". Seriously, it was like that "she loves me, she loves me not" thing one does with flowers. For religious reasons, for societal reasons, and for personal reasons I never could accept that side of myself. I would get this same feeling of regret and disgust anytime I acted on this desire.
It wasn't until I turned 18 and realized that this is normal and that there is nothing wrong with it and accepted that I was bisexual that these feelings recessed. They didn't necessarily go away but they did take a backseat. I was able to cope with it and found the happy medium. The most important thing to do is be able to vocalize it to yourself. I can stress enough how important that is. It may not seem like a lot but here's something that worked for me. Tell yourself: "I'm bisexual" or "I find guys attractive" but say it aloud maybe in an empty room or bathroom mirror. If you get comfortable with hearing it and saying it you may get comfortable with feeling it. Something may come from it or nothing may come from it but you will feel better at the end of the day.
It's all about acceptance. Regret is denial.