[XorNot]

There is no evidence this is a new era, rather then just one on which those things are actually talked about.

Gay people existed well before smartphones, you don't think sexuality anxiety might've been a significant issue for people in less tolerant societies?

[agumonkey]

Not in the same way at all. People knew it was rejected so you live your fake life and hide your desires for when / where you can. Now it's a question whether people should or shouldn't accept you, you spend more time in indecision and worries. People might suffer, but not the same.