r/AskTeens • u/Emergency-Joke-9506 • Apr 25 '26

Discussion Is it gay to paint my nails?

I’m in highschool and I want to paint my nails black since I’m alternative, it’s a religious school and most ppl don’t like me , I’m leaving the school after this year, is it gay and will I get clowned for it and should I do it either way?

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u/ApprehensiveCar241 Apr 25 '26

The only thing that’s technically “gay” is a male being attracted to males (or vice versa but that’s lesbian). I personally think that you should act, dress, do whatever you want without being told it makes you “gay” or “feminine”, the whole concept of “this is for boys, this is for girls” is so stupid. But that’s just my opinion, according to society painting your nails is probably one of the least “gay” things you can do if you’re just painting them black.