A Recurring Side Effect Of Straight Friends

OK..This is something that I have been noticing more and more with my straight friends(and I have allot of them..I really need to get out more). I have not been near a closet for almost 16 years now but I also am not a flag wearing lesbian. That is not to say I won't correct someone in conversation, should it arise. It is just one part of me and I really am not big on talking about my personal life to strangers who don't need to know..and that includes everything..not just being a lesbian.

But, I am finding my straight friends tend to point out the fact that I am a lesbian to others in conversation at any opportunity and sometimes even to me(just in case I forgot, I guess). I find this bizarre..is it their own insecurities or is being a lesbian still that much of a sideshow attraction?

Anyone else find this phenomenon happening in their world?

edit: I thought of another that falls into this category..straight male friends(again.. i have allot of them..comes with the business) are fascinated with the theory that I am only one good penis away from ditching women and going to men. I am amazed at how threatened men are and how much power they give that crap between their legs.