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