Lez Elegance Magazine Fall/Winter 2013 Vol. 2 | Page 9

Reasonable Doubt Bisexuality By: Trel Savon Bisexuals are people who are emotionally and physically attracted to both men and women. Having a bisexual identity brings about misconceptions and challenges due to the rules set by society on sexual identity. Bisexuality is probably the most misunderstood sexual identity Bisexuality: Does it really give the narrowminded person the misconception that homosexuality is a choice? Most people believe that bisexuality is non-existent. Some people believe “bisexuality is not a sexual orientation, you’re straight, gay or lesbian, there’s no in between.” Myths of Bisexuality • Are promiscuous and want the best of both worlds • They are indecisive or confused Going through a phrase but are really straight • Can’t be faithful to one sex • Are more accepted by the straight community • Are the carriers for sexually transmitted diseases • They are equally attracted to both male and females • They don’t live in the closet whatever sex they are dating at that time is how they identify. • They claim straight status to protect their rights in the community However, 80% of lesbians don’t care to get involved with bisexual women for many reasons. L.E spoke with several different people via social media to get their views on the subject. HERE’S WHAT WAS SAID: Tina:I dated a bisexual woman who left me after a 2-year relationship for a man. She’s now married with children. I also, dated a bisexual woman who stated she couldn’t fully commit to a woman because she wanted children and wanted to conceive them naturally. I just feel bisexual people are selfish and want the best of both worlds. Brenda: I’m a bisexual woman but I don’t date both sexes at the same time. I’m always upfront with whichever sex I am dating. Men of course think it’s a turn on because they assume they are going to have a threesome. Lesbians always think if a male is around you’re looking at them or flirting. Being Bi and dating lesbians is very hard because lesbians are v