BisexualBisexual is a term for a person who is attracted to both genders. This attraction can be either romantic, sexual and/or emotional. A person who identifies as bisexual may have relationships with both men and women over time and may go through periods where they are more attracted to one gender more than another. They view their sexual attraction as more fluid than heterosexuals or homosexuals (Millon, 2010).
Additional Note: Although some people use bisexual as a transitional label while coming to terms with their gay/lesbian identities, most people who identify as bisexual consider it to be a permanent state of being and it is considered offensive to imply otherwise. A bisexual dating a member of the opposite sex is not "really straight" and a bisexual dating a member of the same sex is not "really gay/lesbian." The use of bisexuality as a transitional/temporary label by some should not confuse the fact that it is a very permanent state of being for most. Additional terms associated with bisexual: Bicurious: a term for somebody who is curious about having sexual relations with a member of the same sex. |