I'm posting this because I know biphobia is a problem. I have never personally run across anyone of this horrible variety but I have heard of its existence.
Homophobic straight people will also be biphobic, but what's lesser known is that gay people will also hate bisexual and pansexual individuals because they think we "haven't fully come out of the closet yet" (which is true of some SOME SOME SOME SOME people who identify as bi. (did you get that I mean "not all"? should I put some more SOMEs?))Some gay people think we just "want straight privilege" and so don't want to identify as fully gay. (Um, you'd think that someone who's been oppressed for their sexuality would, I don't know, be sensitive to other people's sexualities and not be a jerk? Just a thought.)
Here's my question.
How hard of a concept is it to wrap your head around? I can explain it very simply right here using small words,if you like.
Some people don't care about their romantic partner's genders. THERE IS NOTHING HARD TO EXPLAIN! It is fewer than 10 words. (10 if you count Don't as 2 words.)
Bisexual means attracted to two or more genders (including all the different trans and non-binary type ones.) You don't necessarily feel the same level of attraction to each gender, and you don't necessarily feel attracted in the same ways (physical, emotional, etc.) If we end up with a female partner, it doesn't mean we're not attracted to males. If we end up with a male partner, it doesn't mean we're not attracted to females. Do you know what it really means? It really means we just HAPPENED to pick a partner with that particular gender. It could have EASILY been the other way around.
Bisexuals are not promiscuous or unfaithful. Of all the people I've known, the many bisexuals I know are the opposite of this description. The only person I've ever known to fit it, was straight. I'm sorry if this rant came across as condescending, I know I'm preaching to the choir, but I'd appreciate it if my words would be spread to where they were actually needed. If anyone of you who read my blog, come across someone who doesn't get it, please educate them. We need all the help we can get.
