How do you know if your bisexual?
299 Answers
Moderated by Joe Nelson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Doctor of Social Work
Updated: Aug 2, 2020
HappyPlaces
on
May 27, 2015
...read more
No, if you feel that you have a preference for females, it doesn't mean you're lesbian, and if you have a preference for males it doesn't mean you're straight and vice versa. Some people just have a certain preference, like me, I'm bisexual, but I prefer females. I think girls are really fun to be around, but I also think that males are fun as well.
Anonymous
on
Jun 2, 2018
...read more
If you are attracted to both men and woman in a romantic way, a sexual way or both, you are most probably bisexual. You can be attracted to men and females in any percentage, for example, you could be attracted to a man by 60% and a woman by 40%, but you may still identify yourself as bisexual.
listeningcrow
on
Jun 7, 2015
...read more
Yes :) you can have a preference and be bisexual. The same goes for pan or poly. If you feel like you are bisexual then you are.
Anonymous
on
Jul 13, 2015
...read more
Bisexual aren't binary. Contrary to popular belief a person might like one gender more than the other. Even though they do not mind the whatever gender is the said partner.
sereneWhisper00
on
Feb 29, 2016
...read more
Yes, of course! As long as you are attracted to two gender, you are bisexual, even if you have a preference!
indigoWest684
on
Jul 16, 2016
...read more
I would say that it is a feeling. Do you notice that you are interested in boys, girls? Are you very comfortable with your sexuality? How do you behave in your day to day life with friends?
It might be important to perhaps observe these things as a first step into understanding what you like and don't like. It might take some time for your to understand your definitive needs but its perfectly healthy and natural to consider your sexuality and perhaps with more research, experimenting and trying new things will help you to know for sure.
The fact that you are questioning this might be an indication that you are feeling things that you are not sure of yet. Take your time, enjoy and explore what makes you happy...
usefulDreamer13
on
Aug 28, 2016
...read more
I figured out I was bisexual because I was able to see myself ending up with a woman or a man. It may be different for everyone to find out how they know what their sexuality is.
Anonymous
on
Nov 12, 2016
...read more
In my experience, I had to allow myself to acknowledge that I wasn't attracted to just one gender before I really knew that I wasn't heterosexual or homosexual. I had to be honest with myself and realize that "bisexual" or "pansexual" are the right words for me.
Anonymous
on
Feb 23, 2017
...read more
I'm bisexual. I'm 43 years of age and as far as I can remember I have been romantically and sexually attracted to both genders. I haven't straightened out and I haven't turned fully gay. I would argue that if you have experienced same and opposite sex attractions for a certain length of time and one or other hasn't revealed itself fully as the way you feel then you might be bisexual. I hope that helps.
beamingsunshine
on
Nov 3, 2017
...read more
Ask yourself: have I been physically attracted, and or/ romantically interested in someone of the same gender? If you hadn’t, could you simply envision yourself dating someone of the same gender? And could you envision marrying this person, if you’re into that sort of thing? Those are two questions which can help you during your journey to discovery your sexuality.
Talk to an expert therapist
Hi, my name is Melissa and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I hope...
Talk to Melissa NowSexual attraction: What's the difference between romantic attraction and sexual attraction?
320 Answers
I dreamt about kissing someone of the same-sex, what does it mean ?
307 Answers
How do I know if I'm gay, lesbian, or bisexual?
303 Answers
How do I know if I am transgender?
302 Answers
Does everyone secretly despise LGBTs although many openly claim to accept and love it, including LGBT members and allies? Are there really people who see LGBT as of equal worth as heterosexuals?
301 Answers
How do I come out to my parents?
295 Answers
Communities