In the third grade, I didn't even know what a lesbian was. It didn't dawn on me until the seventh grade that hey, I'm a lesbian. Well, knowing was never the question. I started being attracted to girls at age seven, so I knew that I wasn't straight. Lenore, Illinois, age 16 During adolescence, most young women begin to be aware of sexual feelings and to take an interest in dating.
Many young women feel physically attracted to men.
But other young women feel physically attracted to women. You may notice that you feel 'turned on' by other women. You may feel different from your girlfriends, like you don't fit in sometimes. When your girlfriends are checking out the guys, you may find yourself checking out other women. Going out with men may not interest you.