We’re not bi now gay later…
You wouldn’t think that in 2018 myths about bisexuality would still exist… but oh boy do they! We asked readers who identify as bisexual what comments gave them complete attacks of the eye roll and oh boy did the myths come rolling in… So listen up peeps – take note – these are the myths that we need to destroy in 2017!
Why do gay men take the attitude that bi is just a transitional sexual status … the whole “bi now; gay later” attitude?
Patrick
That I want to have sex with everyone. Yikes, and ick NO. We’re not sexual Velociraptors FFS.
Maggie
That bisexuals only like cis men and women. I’m a bi and trans man, and that tells me is that the speaker doesn’t view me as an actual man, or sees bisexuals as inherently genital focused, or both.
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Cato
That we get laid than more people.
Sam
The idea that we will eventually “pick a side” and become either straight or gay.
ANON
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That bisexuals are oversexed and can not have a monogamous relationship.
Dave
We’re not a god-damned trend. This is our life, respect that.
Jenny
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You can still be bi- even if you’re in a hetero or gay relationship
AJ
We don’t have to 50/50 either way. It’s cool to be 70 more attracted to the same and 30 & the other way… Still bisexual!
Paul
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Why is this still a thing? If someone tells me they’re bi I don’t start making assumptions or asking questions about their sex lives because it’s none of my business and it doesn’t affect me. You say being bi is not a transitional state from straight to gay? Then I believe you. Why would anyone who isn’t bi argue with that? What possible reason or cause could anyone have for doubting what someone says about their sexuality or gender identity? Why would someone lie about it? Would you start challenging someone if they told you they were left handed? Or they like brussels sprouts? Or they’re scared of heights? Then why challenge them about their sexual or gender identity? It truly baffles me why people assume they know better about how someone else feels or identifies.