Reed's Law

Reed's Law /rēds lô/ noun
Definition: A principle stating that there exists a critical point (or line) on a conceptual continuum of behaviors associated with sexual orientation. As an individual approaches this critical point from a predominantly heterosexual orientation by engaging in behaviors typically associated with homosexuality, their orientation appears to become increasingly heterosexual in contrast. However, upon surpassing this critical point, the relationship inverts; the individual's orientation rapidly shifts towards homosexuality, akin to a critical point where the function maintains different rates of change depending on the domain.

In formal terms: If we let `x` represent the degree of "gayness" (behavioral actions associated with homosexuality), and `y` represent the corresponding perceived sexual orientation:

This creates a discontinuity at `x = c`, where the perceived orientation flips from one extreme to the other, analogous to a piecewise function with distinct behaviors on either side of the critical point.

Reed's Law Test

Select all the actions you have done. Your score will be calculated based on the selections you make.

1. Held hands with another man
2. Patted a man’s rear end
3. Blowed kisses at a man
4. Complimented a man on his attractiveness
5. Expressed a desire to engage in sexual activities with another man
6. Engaged in public displays of flirtation with men
7. Played a game of gay chicken with another man
8. Made a move for a kiss with a man without actually kissing
9. Kissed a man on the cheek
10. Kissed a man on the lips
11. Touched another man’s genital area
12. Performed oral sex on a man
13. Had sexual intercourse with another man
14. Sent an explicit photo of one’s own genitalia to a man
15. Received and saved a sexually explicit photo of a man’s genitalia
16. Moaned a man’s name
17. Made suggestive or flirtatious remarks to a man
18. Held hands with a man in public
19. Touched a man’s lower back in a flirtatious way
20. Gave a man a compliment on his appearance in a flirtatious manner
21. Engaged in suggestive conversation with another man
22. Sent flirtatious or provocative messages to a man
23. Gave a man a lingering hug
24. Playfully nudged a man or touched his shoulder in a flirtatious manner
25. Expressed admiration for a man’s physique
26. Sent a suggestive or intimate voice message to a man
27. Shared a personal or intimate detail with a man in a private setting
28. Complimented a man’s style or outfit in a flirtatious manner
29. Engaged in prolonged eye contact with a man
30. Invited a man to your bedroom
31. Shower with a dude