How do you know if your bisexual?
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DewdropJase
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Jan 26, 2017
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Bisexual is committing to being emotionally or sexually involved with the same gender just as you would the opposite, not to be confused with simply being sexually attracted to the opposite gender, with no chance of a relationship. Compare yourself to either of these to get a direct definition.
hopeforlgbt
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Jan 28, 2017
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Bisexuality is, as a general definition, being attracted to men and women. If you feel romantic or sexual feelings to certain people of both genders, you probably are bisexual. Bisexuality, like all sexualities, varies for everyone. You can be bisexual and mostly like girls or boys. In the end, you decide who you love, and Bisexual is just a general label. Sexuality changes and varies, and a word can only do so much to describe such a big part of what makes you who you are.
Anonymous
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Feb 1, 2017
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You know if you are bisexual if you feel a sense of attraction towards both men and women. Attraction doesn't necessarily have to be sexual attraction either, it can be romantic attraction. Some people get those mixed up.
RainbowAtHeart
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Feb 3, 2017
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I personally found out when I realized that while I could see myself with a man romantically, I could see myself doing the same with a woman, and felt similarly about them. I have, of course, learned that I do prefer women since then, but the basic idea for me was that even if one was a more preferable option, I could see myself being comfortable and happy with either.
mjolnir
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Feb 5, 2017
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Being bisexual means we have the potential to be attracted to people of their own gender or another gender. Some bisexuals, like me, may be attracted to different genders in a different way; but basically, we are capable of loving more than just people of one specific gender.
You might find that you like one gender more, or you might not. It depends on you.
Anonymous
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Feb 5, 2017
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You feel an attraction to members of both the opposite and same sex. It also doesn't have to be a 50/50 split between men and women, you can have a stronger attraction to one than the other. It doesn't have to be a sexual attraction either.
Either way, you, and only you, can define your sexuality, just be happy and don't let anyone get in the way of that.
Anonymous
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Feb 8, 2017
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Being bisexual is simply to me being psychially/sexually attracted to both men and women. its more then just experimenting.
Anonymous
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Feb 15, 2017
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if you find yourself attracted to the same sex but also feel attracted to the opposite sex, thats a big sign that you are bisexual
Anonymous
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Mar 10, 2017
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I am gay, specifically speaking. But as you're exploring your sexual identity ask yourself, yes or no questions such as: "Do I find X gender sexually or romantically appealing?" Validate your answers, Knowing there is no right or wrong answer or response!
Sometimes (usually) the "Why" behind gender preference is left unanswered for many people.
Be honest and open to yourself and you'll be on your way to resolution. :)
JuniorJuniper
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Mar 11, 2017
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That's a brilliant question. I first found out when I started crushing on one of my best male friends. I had only had crushes and liked girls before, but I had had those moments where I looked a little extra at a guy before. So I think you "know" you are Bisexual if you have/ have had crushes or feel attracted romantically and/or sexually to people that are both male and female.
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