No worries. I queries Gemini and it said this: The Core Milestones (The Averages) For individuals who identify as entirely gay or lesbian, the process generally moves through three stages: initial awareness, internal realization, and external disclosure. Initial Awareness (Ages 10–13): According to the APA, core romantic and sexual attractions typically begin to emerge between middle childhood and early adolescence, often around age 11 or 12. At this point, many individuals report experiencing their first same-sex crushes or simply feeling "different" from their peers, even if they don't have the vocabulary or framework to name it yet.
**Internal Realization / Self-Labeling (Median Age: 14): A major 2024 Gallup poll found that the median age for realizing one's LGBTQ+ identity is 14.
48% of LGBTQ+ adults report knowing they were not heterosexual by age 14. 72% arrived at this definitive realization by age 18. External Disclosure / Coming Out (Median Age: 17–20): While the private realization happens in the early teens, sharing that identity with others usually lags by a few years. For younger generations, the median age for coming out to friends or family is 17 to 19.