10 Signs That You Might Be Bisexual
| 09/19/23
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Figuring out your orientation can be scary, but we got you!
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Congratulations on possibly being bi. We might have haters, but it’s oh-so-fun. Figuring out your orientation can be scary and stressful. There is absolutely no rush, and you’re allowed to take all the time you need. Additionally, the labels you use to describe your orientation are allowed to grow and evolve with you. But finding the right words that fit your sexuality is incredibly empowering, as is the community that comes with it. So, a little help never hurts!
1. You just know
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Okay, I know, this one is a little "duh." Truth is, denial is very much a thing, and it's likely if you're questioning your sexuality, you already know you're at least not completely straight. Plus, once things all click and you do step into your beautifully bisexual skin, it's likely you'll have the "I knew it all along" feeling, and it will hopefully bring you a little peace.
2. You're conflicted by your feelings
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Before we even get close to "knowing" our feelings as mentioned above, however, it's likely you'll go through some major confusion before you figure it out. This is just a phase, and it's the only part of your journey that can be classified as such! The inner conflict you face is placed on you by society, and your feelings can be especially confusing if you grew up in a more traditional household or have spent most of your life attracted to only one gender.
3. You take "Am I Bi?" quizzes online
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Yes, I'm calling you out for it. There are plenty of multiple choice tests out there that will "tell you" whether or not you're bisexual. If you're taking them, they're not "just for fun" or to "pass the time," as you'll likely say if you're caught. You're more likely taking them to either have the quiz tell you you're not bisexual or for it to remind you of what you already know.
4. You relate to Lady Gaga in “Poker Face”
This one is for baby bisexuals. (Don’t worry, we’ve all been there!) It’s queer pop knowledge that Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” isn’t about a game of cards, but keeping a straight (lol) face while she gets it on with a straight dude but is fantasizing about a woman. If you find yourself fantasizing about sex with another gender than the one you’re already boinking, while you’re boinking, but you want it all, you might be bi. Go ahead an update your Tinder settings to start flirting and act out those fantasies.
5. You watch porn with all genders...and want to act on it
There was a study that (in my opinion, incorrectly) basically assessed that all women are basically bisexual because they experience arousal from watching lesbian porn, even if they identify as straight. Look, we’re animals. If you’re a sexual person presented with sexual stimuli, it’s probably going to turn you on. Think about all the porn you’ve watched that gave you a boner, but that you’d never want to actually try in real life. However, if watching erotic videos of straight sex and queer sex all turn you on, and you want to act on it rather than just watch it, you might be bisexual.
6. You love David Bowie
David Bowie is the Bisexual Deity. He’s so fabulous, bitchy, and bi. Even those later interviews where he got bitchy when asked about his bisexuality were like, ultra bi. Bowie is god in a way that all orientations can appreciate (not to mention he sang some bangers). But if his sexuality is part of why you idolize him, maybe you’re just a bi searching for your god
7. Sex feels right with all genders
Usually, when straight people have sex with their own gender, they can take it or leave it. Likewise, when gay people usually have sex with their own gender, it’s like a person with poor eyesight finally got a pair of contacts and saw the world as it was meant to be seen. However, if you’ve tried, enjoyed, and felt like sex with all genders feels as sex should, you’re probably bi.
8. You’ve always been fabulous
While we probably don’t want to be your sexual unicorn, bisexuals are magical creatures. Do you like sex with all genders? Have you just always been royalty-level fabulous? You sound pretty bi to me.
9. You have the capacity to love and date all genders
Bisexuality means the capacity for love and sex with all genders. That means gay people, straight people, queer kids, trans people, and non-binary folks. The word messes people up, but bisexuals do not only date on the binary. Sorry for the rant, but if you’re bi, you understand why I need to reiterate this point. Anyways, if you fit into the literal definition of bisexuality, and want to love, date, and bone people of all genders, turn on that bisexual lighting!
10. The word resonates with you
At the end of the day, even if you date, love, and sleep with all genders, the word you use to describe your orientation is up to you. If bisexual fits like a snuggly crop top, then put it on, bitch
