Major Causes of Same-Sex Attractions
(Richard Cohen, M.A. © Coming Out Straight 2000; Oakhill Press)

There is a constellation of contributing variables that may lead an individual to experience same-sex attractions. The sum is greater than the parts. It is the combination of the following causes that may lead to same-sex atracted ideation in either the male or female. A single factor does not cause a Same-Sex Attachment Disorder. It is the confounding of several variables that will lead an individual to experience same-sex attractions. The ten variables are:

There are also differences between male and female same-sex attraction. In my years of practice, I have observed that many same-sex attracted females are attracted to men, but the majority of same-sex attracted males have no attraction to women. Many same-sex attracted females have been so hurt by men that they turn to women for their affectional needs. However, their attraction to men may still exist. Therefore, the psychology behind male and female homosexuality is different.