HOCD and sexual anxiety at 13 years old

Hi everyone,

I'm 13 years old and I want to share my situation because I'm a little confused and I would like to know if anyone has had similar experiences.

Lately I have been experiencing a period of intense anxiety regarding my sexual orientation. Even though I feel attracted to girls and have had experiences of romantic interest and real feelings towards them, some situations make me doubt myself.

In particular:

I sometimes get physically aroused only by racy images of naked men, even if I have no romantic attraction or real desire towards them.

After these reactions, I immediately feel guilty and anxious, fearing that I am gay or wrong.

This has created a mental loop: I keep testing myself, checking my body's reactions and constantly doubting.

Episodes in class have made me even more anxious: for example, when some classmates joke that I might be gay, maybe even joking but it doesn't help

After doing research and reflecting, I believe I have symptoms compatible with HOCD (Homosexual OCD): that is, obsessive thoughts about sexual orientation and anxiety loops linked to physical reactions.

The main problem is that my body reacts regardless of my actual orientation, and this makes the anxiety and confusion worse.

I would like to know if anyone here has experience with HOCD or has experienced similar feelings, and what strategies have worked to break the anxiety loop and feel calmer about their orientation.

Thanks for reading and for any advice