Dylan(July 2012)

In this podcast, titled "Dylan - Q12," recorded on July 16, 2012, in Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand, the subject reflects on personal experiences of being young and part of the LGBTQ+ community in the early 2010s. The 16-minute audio opens with an introduction to the individual, a 19-year-old hairdresser with a love for music by artists such as Lady Gaga and Lil Wayne, and an active social life.

The subject speaks candidly about discovering their sexual orientation at the age of 13 but not fully accepting it until around 16, which coincides with publicly coming out. This self-disclosure was initially kept secret for fear of discrimination, a concern for many before revealing their sexual identity. Acceptance from family seems to be positive, with a light-hearted anecdote about a cousin who had suspected the subject's orientation since childhood.

Throughout the conversation, the subject discusses the complexity of relationships and sexuality. They share the turmoil of parental divorce at the age of seven and subsequent residential instability, including a move to Australia, highlighting the importance of support from friends and family during these transitions. Despite the challenges, they describe an overall increase in self-acceptance and openness about their identity over the years.

Community connection is a recurring topic, with the subject mentioning frequent visits to a nightclub called Shine and a preference to form relationships within the LGBTQ+ community primarily through social interactions rather than organized groups. There is an implicit critique of the redundancy and predictability in their local gay scene.

While the subject denies personal experience with abuse due to sexual orientation, they emphasize the importance of safe sexual practices amidst conversations about chlamydia rates in the Hamilton area. The interview touches on the notion of virginity, which the subject views pragmatically as the first occasion of sexual intercourse, reflecting a more relaxed attitude towards the concept.

By the end of the podcast, the subject has touched upon various topics important to LGBTQ+ youth, from coming out, self-acceptance, and the importance of community, to dealing with relationship dynamics and the casual treatment of sexual health.

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