Hallo people Longtime lurker here, posting for first time. I am at least 3rd generation BL. For sure my father was, his sister's son was, and his father's brother was. Possibly my grandfather (my father's father) was, there is some evidence that he was GL. They are all dead now. Obviously can't give details here, but this is 100% certain, witnessed by several living people including myself. In my immediate living family, through my father's bloodline, I have 2 brothers, 2 male cousins (brothers of the BL one), 2 nieces, and a nephew. One of the living cousins had 2 children, one of which is still alive. One niece has a child. I am childless. So far as I know, none of them are BL. I am out to some of them. I am wondering if that is a big enough sample to warrant a genetic inquiry. I read that human genome profiling is rapid (~24 hours) and not insanely expensive (~$1000), so in practical terms the data is achievable. Not sure about getting DNA from the dead ones although do have hair from my father and books from my great uncle. I feel very strongly that in my case this is an inherited trait. I have known for sure I am BL since late puberty, with plenty of telltale experiences and signs going back to 6 or 7 years old. IMHO the single most important step to be made concerning BL is to have pedo-, hebe- and ephebephilia struck from the DSM and recognized as sexual orientations. It would be great to help that along. Any comments? experience? suggestions? Geneticist |