I know of no studies that show that SSA men or women are disproportionately genius.

I do know that if we define “genius” as being those who contribute to society in a world-changing way, history does have a disproportionate number whose primary sexual attraction was to the same sex. Some of History’s Biggest Names.

But I don’t think we can assume that this is necessarily due to increased IQ. It may simply be that these individuals were less encumbered with spouse and children to provide for than were an equally bright heterosexual. It’s hard to know from our vantage point.

OK, thanks for the additional prodding. I’m speaking of the attachment that develops maternally for a little girl to her mother from early months ’til about the age of 2-3. If that is broken in some manner, I think (just me) that can be a major contributing factor for SSA development. I know you’ve cited studies that dispel that theory, but I’m not convinced they apply to women … just men (and fathers).

Am I wrong? Please disabuse me of my false notions, if so. I see this issue, along with sexual abuse, as pretty huge factors in my SSA.