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Discussion: Bisexual Guys?
Member Since: 2/9/2008
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Originally posted by Harmonic Dreamer
I think when it comes to sexuality and gender, it's fluid.
Like some bisexual guys like the intimacy of being with another man physically, but they can't connect to them emotionally. Same thing can be said in the opposite way.
Sexuality isn't just about the sex part, it's also about the emotional connection and the love and relationships as well.
I do believe that there are true bisexuals and pansexual people out there that just love people no matter the gender. It exists.
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If it were fluid as you say, that would make it easier for the fluid people to connect to anyone emotionally. It's not like men and women are vastly different. The gap narrows further when you're talking about sexually ambiguous ("fluid") men and women. The "I can't see myself in a relationship with a man" BS is usually just that, BS, driven by some internal fear. If that person doesn't want to be in a relationship with another man, that's fine, but it's silly blame it on men in general, as if they're all the same.
And I know this is a little contradictory, but sexuality is just about the sex part. Sex and romance are different things. Asexual people exist, and they often want to be in relationships with other asexual people. On the other hand, aromantic people exist--people who want sexual relationships without romantic attachment.
Rant over.
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Member Since: 5/12/2011
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Originally posted by eli's_rhythm
If it were fluid as you say, that would make it easier for the fluid people to connect to anyone emotionally. It's not like men and women are vastly different. The gap narrows further when you're talking about sexually ambiguous ("fluid") men and women. The "I can't see myself in a relationship with a man" BS is usually just that, BS, driven by some internal fear. If that person doesn't want to be in a relationship with another man, that's fine, but it's silly blame it on men in general, as if they're all the same.
And I know this is a little contradictory, but sexuality is just about the sex part. Sex and romance are different things. Asexual people exist, and they often want to be in relationships with other asexual people. On the other hand, aromantic people exist--people who want sexual relationships without romantic attachment.
Rant over.
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No
Sex definitely plays a role in the sexuality of someone but attraction is what defines sexuality.
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Member Since: 9/18/2011
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Originally posted by Nerevanin
Oh my god of course! I'm bisexual. I'm a girl tho, not a guy. Almost all people in the world are more or less bisexuals. Only homophobes say bisexuality doesn't exist because they don't want to be gay...
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I pretty much think Bisexuality happens in everyone to some extent,no matter how minimal/intentional it is.
It's pretty odd seeing a full on gay saying Bis don't exist tbh.
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Member Since: 2/9/2008
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Originally posted by Junsu
No
Sex definitely plays a role in the sexuality of someone but attraction is what defines sexuality.
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Attraction is sexuality... That's what I meant.
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Member Since: 5/10/2012
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Originally posted by Igrt
I pretty much think Bisexuality happens in everyone to some extent,no matter how minimal/intentional it is.
It's pretty odd seeing a full on gay saying Bis don't exist tbh.
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It's because to them, it insinuates that sexuality is a choice.
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Member Since: 1/19/2012
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It's just one of the double standards in our society tbh.
-When men sleep around, they're the man. When women do it, they're "hoes."
-When men are aggressive with their business "they're a boss." When a women does it, she's a "bitch."
-When two women hook up, it's hot. When two men do it, it's gross.
-No one questions a bisexual female. But always questions a bisexual male.
It's just the life of double standards.
I don't know why you would needs people approval. As long as you know you like **** and ***, that's all that matters. You don't need to prove anything to anyone. You R who you R (Ke$ha shout out )
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Member Since: 5/9/2012
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Yes it does, I'm as attracted to women as I am a man.
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Member Since: 6/15/2011
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Member Since: 11/11/2011
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Originally posted by DAP
It's because to them, it insinuates that sexuality is a choice.
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How does it insinuate that? (not starting, just trying to get some elaboration)
I'm bisexual and I was born attracted to men and women equally. I even tried being full on straight at one point (didn't work) and full on gay at one point (didn't work). I tried choosing my sexuality, but it just wasn't about to happen.
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Member Since: 5/10/2012
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Originally posted by jagger88788
How does it insinuate that? (not starting, just trying to get some elaboration)
I'm bisexual and I was born attracted to men and women equally. I even tried being full on straight at one point (didn't work) and full on gay at one point (didn't work). I tried choosing my sexuality, but it just wasn't about to happen.
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There is still a large grey area within sexuality that we don't know about. There are still a lot of misconceptions about bisexuality, one of them being that bisexuals are promiscuous, and as such, their bisexual "tendencies" are purely based off of lust, rather than an emotional connection. Some gay people feel that bisexuality insinuates the notion that sexuality is a choice, given that both groups are within the same community. In the heteronormative society we are in today, some might view it as a "joke", if you will.
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Member Since: 5/12/2011
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Originally posted by eli's_rhythm
Attraction is sexuality... That's what I meant.
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Oh lol, then I agree.
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Originally posted by DAP
There is still a large grey area within sexuality that we don't know about. There are still a lot of misconceptions about bisexuality, one of them being that bisexuals are promiscuous, and as such, their bisexual "tendencies" are purely based off of lust, rather than an emotional connection. Some gay people feel that bisexuality insinuates the notion that sexuality is a choice, given that both groups are within the same community. In the heteronormative society we are in today, some might view it as a "joke", if you will.
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Perfectly said
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Member Since: 3/22/2012
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I Believe everyone's bisexual and that being straight/gay is a choice, but that's just me
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Member Since: 4/7/2009
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Originally posted by MiMiLAMb!
Absolutely. I'm A Bisexual Male & I Love The Experience , Sooner Or Later Though I Know I'm Going To Have To Choose One Or The Other & That's The Toughest Thing To Do Imo About Being Bi.
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sis, what are you choosing? Your sexuality/Orientation? See, I knew being gay was a choice.
aw snap, that's when the straight people get you.
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Member Since: 10/28/2011
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Originally posted by MP2K
sis, what are you choosing? Your sexuality? See, I knew being gay was a choice.
aw snap, that's when the straight people get you.
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not sure if serious...
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Member Since: 9/16/2011
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Originally posted by Cas
Lol, most of the human population is bisexual (to some degree).
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Exactly!! No one is 100% straight or gay.
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Originally posted by Twai
Why do you have to choose one...?
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I think he means that one day he's gonna get married, and he has to choose.
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Member Since: 4/21/2012
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Originally posted by .aR
Exactly!! No one is 100% straight or gay.
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I'm 100% Gay and I always will be.
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Member Since: 10/28/2011
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Nah, ***** u gay.
Of course a man can be bisexual.
And since this thread is shifting into a whole new topic, I'll say that sexual orientation is quite fluid as Tayler said. It isn't as Black and White as straight-bisexual-gay and I want to **** this but not that. I believe there are levels of hetero/homosexuality too i.e. " mostly straight/gay people". The fact that someone's first response to someone who said that about themselves would be "No, you're just repressing xyz" is more evidence to the OP's claims. People need to STOP telling others what they are and how they are. It is up to one person and that person only to figure out what they themselves are.
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Member Since: 10/28/2011
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Originally posted by MP2K
sis, what are you choosing? Your sexuality/Orientation? See, I knew being gay was a choice.
aw snap, that's when the straight people get you.
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Clearly he means he has to choose between men and women when looking for life partners.
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Member Since: 6/24/2011
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Originally posted by Cali.
I'm bisexual and I'm attracted to women just as much as I am attracted to men.
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+1
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Member Since: 8/3/2012
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It exist, but I discriminate against bisexual men.
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