Sexual Relationships 
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Being an openly bisexual female has exposed me to some frustratingly common stereotypes and misconceptions about my sexuality. For years I never labeled myself as a certain sexual orientation because I didn't feel I needed it and people didn't take me seriously until I came out as bisexual. After that the next five things were common as "hello" to my ears. So my goal with this is to try and shut down some of the things I hear almost on a weekly basis and a lot more online.
1. Bisexual people are all greedy sluts
Just because we have "more" options does not mean we are automatically more promiscuous. Stop assuming that a sexual orientation has an effect over how promiscuous a person is because there's simply no reason to do so. There are plenty of promiscious people who would never dream of sleeping with someone of the same sex. By thinking this way you're limiting your options when it comes to your sexual partners which is what people seem to complain about in the first place.
2. Being with a bisexual person automatically means threesomes
Not all bisexual people want a MMF or FFM threesome. Don't assume we do, it can feel quite degrading. I cannot count the amount of times people have said things like "Oh sweet, that means we can have another girl in the bedroom". No it does not. Just because someone is bisexual does not automatically mean they are open to threesomes whenever regardless of relationship status. I'm sure some are, but so are some straight people, gay people and all kinds of people from all different sexual orientations. Don't assume it means three in the bed.
3. Bisexual people aren't good with commitment or will never be happy in a monogomous relationship
Being bisexual doesn't make any difference when it comes to cheating. Straight people cheat all the damn time. It also doesn't mean that they will be unhappy without an variety of genitalia for them to use and abuse whenever. Just like any other relationship between two people whether it be a hetero or homosexual relationship cheating is a possibility, being bisexual has nothing to do with how much respect a person has for their partner. Speaking only from my experience, I have never and would never cheat and usually am pretty happy in a relationship and if I'm not it's never because of the lack of penises or vaginas at my disposal. I have been cheated on before by two straight guys and I don't assume all straight guys are cheaters. (Look up Dr. Diamonds study on this topic)
4. Bisexual women do it to get attention from men
There are the typical girls at a party that will have a few too many and start making out with their bestfriend giggling and laughing. I refer to these people as "beersexuals" and they definitely exist however I'm betting most of them are not bisexual and would be uninterested in having sex with a woman if the chance came around. However, bisexuality is more than just kissing your friend for a dare, it's a sexual orientation and needs to be viewed as such. Most bisexual people I know tend to keep their sex lives pretty private so there's really no use in just pretending to be bisexual to get the attention of men.
5. Men cannot be bisexual
I know many people who believe that men who identify as bisexual are just closetted gays. Just because you're only attracted to one gender doesn't mean that others can't be attracted to both. It's so normal these days for females to experiement with other females, but still remains controversial when a male does the same. Girls who experiment with other girls is often looked at as being sexy without being branded as a lesbian, whereas males who do the same get the label of gay.
There are many more that I can think of, but these are the ones I experience most often and am tired of hearing. Stop stereotyping people and stop caring who people choose to bump uglies with and your life will be much easier. There could be much more added to this but I'm not a novelist so I will end it here. Thank you for reading through and please refrain from leaving nasty comments, they will be reported.
What Girls & Guys Said
20 28Great take!
I have long periods of being mostly straight, interrupted by shorter periods of being more on the side of gay. Is that just a form of bisexuality, or is there another word for that? If it's something different but there isn't a word for it, I propose "bipolarsexual."
Hahaha! Yeah, bisexuality comes in all different forms. I find myself romantically and sexually attracted to men but only sexually attracted to women so for awhile I was like WHAT AM I?
its more bi-curious than anything else I would say more like hetero bi-curious, just embrace it, you are who you are
my take owner, i think you are bisexual hetero-romatc
I don't know, curiousity does not strike me as part of the equation. I suppose I could be summarised as a straight man who likes to keep his options open.
Sexual attraction and romantic attraction are very different things. Most people find porn stars sexually attractive without knowing a thing about them except that they are hot. But most of us are not romantically attracted to them.
Love the post, thanks 😊
Great take, not bisexual myself but I know quite a few and people tend to make these generalizations just like how people make generalizations about gay people that couldn't be anymore wrong.
i love bisexual people, you can experience more. I'm not bisexual, but I'm friends with many of both genders.
Heeeeey I'm with this brunette girl, but I also like blondes, I gotta have a threesome or cheat!
Feels, this is perfect.
Great illustration!
People really assume all of these things? Wow.
I hear ya.
I'm bisexual heteroromantic.
Yes people think we’re easy or confused.
Hmm
I agree except in the fact that most bisexuals will cheat with the gender they dont have contact with no sex will be able to fully please them. I don't mean to offend but that's just what I believe and as soon as my ex told me she was bi I as gone for the hills.
Had 7 exes 5 have been bi , always same scenario, cheating with women... they think its okay because its a woman (in their cases not all) but it reeally isn't to me soo yeah no bisexuals for me thanks
You claim that is a "fact"? provide your proof. Your own experience is not proof because the sample size is WAY too small. Also, the problem might be you. Are you the type of guy that makes them accept the equally bullshit stereotype of "all men are assholes?" Not saying you are, but it's a possibility. Besides, given the rate of woman identifying as bi, how is it 5 out of 7 exes are bi? Are you seeking them out? Or maybe making the shit up.
I agree :)
I prefer to call myself "sexual." I've had sex with guys and girls. I've dated both guys and girls. Maybe we don't need to label it? You provided good info though. Thank you.
True I’m just a one girl person.
thank you for this post. i am involved with a bisexual woman and i feel much more comfortable after reading this . it all makes sense !
I have a friend who is bi but honestly she and I have never encountered that to be a problem... I guess I'd fall in the category of being straight :P but honestly I don't think it matters what label is given to you... What matters is what's inside the persons heart. by the way you described the same problems she's explained to me (y)
I'm bi and I haven't told many people because of the common misconceptions and what people will think of me. But one day I'll have to come out.
I think I'm bisexual and I told two of my best friends about it and one of them said that circumstances in your life made u do so. The other one said trust me you're not. I'm so sick and tired of having these stupid things being said to me.
The guy I like is a closeted bi and only tells his best friends because he's afraid if he came out that people would think he is entirely gay which he isn't. So on behalf of anyone who is bi thanks for the very informative MyTake!!!
Regardless, a bi-sexual can still cheat on/leave you with another woman.
Plus you have to be conscious of the fact that they're trying both men and women.
Obviously bisexual people cheat too, I never said they didn't. Yes, they are attracted to both but that doesn't mean they won't stop when a monogamous relationship comes along.
We are not "trying" both genders. Gender is just not a critical factor to us.