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How can I know if I'm bisexual if I had only one-gender experiences?

Profile: GoldenDragonEyes60
GoldenDragonEyes60 on Apr 30, 2015
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I myself have this experience. To accept your sexuality you have to determine the attractions that you have to people. It's not wrong to consider anything and it's okay to explore your options. Just take the time to think your situation over and go from there.
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Anonymous on May 23, 2015
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Do you feel the same way or more strongly about a certain gender? The definition of being bisexual is having the same romantic feelings for both genders. If you are still unsure maybe go on a date with the other gender opposite your previous experiences.
Profile: positiveWhisper24
positiveWhisper24 on Jun 7, 2015
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How do you know if you're straight before you've had any experience? Sexuality has to do with attraction also, not just experience. If you feel attraction to someone of the same sex, but you've only had experience with the opposite sex, or vice versa, you could be bisexual. The honest truth is, you are if you define yourself that way. Ulitmately it is up to you to define your sexuality, and if you think you are capable of being sexually or romantically attracted to both sexes, you are bisexual.
Profile: Hellodarling
Hellodarling on Jun 23, 2015
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Sexuality is something that can be very fluid. One of the ways Bisexuality is defined is attraction. If you are attracted to two or more genders, then you may be bisexual. It doesn't require having romantic or sexual experiences to confirm that. I'd encourage you to take some time and look up all the different sexualities, there are a lot out there. And sometimes sexual and romantic sexuality can be different. And remember, you can be as fluid as you need to be, and you don't have to label yourself a certain sexuality if that doesn't feel right to you.
Profile: autumnfrost
autumnfrost on Sep 7, 2015
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If you feel romantic and/or sexual attractions to more than one gender, you can identify as bisexual. It's not necessary to have an experience, you can just know how you feel. Do straight people who've never had any experiences not know that they're straight? No. Therefore, you can know too!
Profile: AlmightyGena
AlmightyGena on Dec 15, 2015
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You know you're bisexual if you naturally feel like you are attracted to women in a romantic way. I knew I was bisexual before I even dated a women because I used to feel like kissing/hugging women a lot more then I did when I saw a man
Profile: FlowerSong98
FlowerSong98 on Jun 28, 2016
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It's very possible to be attracted to more than one gender with not a lot of experience with one, sometimes you might notice yourself fancying boys, and girls and in between or not at all! As for knowing for sure, that comes with a lot of self exploration, but take it at your own pace! Just take time to figure out what you like and be safe! :)
Profile: MrJayGray
MrJayGray on Jul 25, 2016
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How does anyone know their sexual orientation before they've had a sexual experience with another human being? Some people just know, while others have so many other emotional burdens to overcome before they can truly know if they are gay, straight or bi.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 21, 2016
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You can feel attracted to individuals without having experiences with them! It's very personal, but generally if you are bisexual you will feel attracted to individuals of both genders (although it may be in varying amounts).
Profile: Allears247
Allears247 on Jun 12, 2018
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Your sexuality is not based on your sexual experiences. It is determined by your personal preference. For example, Im gay. If i decide to date a girl that doesn't change my sexuality. Im still gay. Im just in a straight relationship. If you are sexually attracted to both genders than you are bi. Despite whether you have experience with either sex or not. You sexuality is defined by your sexual interests, not what gender your having relations with.
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