Bisexuality
noun
The quality of being sexually attracted to both men and women.
She openly discusses her bisexuality in interviews.

Often appears as...
- discuss bisexuality
- embrace bisexuality
noun
The presence of both male and female characteristics in plants or animals.
Bisexuality in plants is a common phenomenon.

Often appears as...
- bisexuality in plants
- bisexuality in animals
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noun
The quality of being sexually attracted to both men and women.
She openly discusses her bisexuality in interviews.

Often appears as...
- discuss bisexuality
- embrace bisexuality
noun
The presence of both male and female characteristics in plants or animals.
Bisexuality in plants is a common phenomenon.

Often appears as...
- bisexuality in plants
- bisexuality in animals
Usage tips
Technical
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Societal Acceptance
Bisexuality as a concept can face different societal reactions; be sensitive to cultural contexts.

While traveling, she noticed varying levels of acceptance toward bisexuality.
Inclusive Term
'Bisexuality' includes attraction to genders similar to and different than one's own.

In the discussion, they explained that bisexuality doesn't exclude non-binary individuals.
Personal Identity
The term 'bisexuality' can be an important part of someone's identity; use it respectfully.

She is proud of her bisexuality and the diversity it represents.
Societal Acceptance
Bisexuality as a concept can face different societal reactions; be sensitive to cultural contexts.

While traveling, she noticed varying levels of acceptance toward bisexuality.
Inclusive Term
'Bisexuality' includes attraction to genders similar to and different than one's own.

In the discussion, they explained that bisexuality doesn't exclude non-binary individuals.
Personal Identity
The term 'bisexuality' can be an important part of someone's identity; use it respectfully.

She is proud of her bisexuality and the diversity it represents.
Societal Acceptance
Bisexuality as a concept can face different societal reactions; be sensitive to cultural contexts.

While traveling, she noticed varying levels of acceptance toward bisexuality.
Inclusive Term
'Bisexuality' includes attraction to genders similar to and different than one's own.

In the discussion, they explained that bisexuality doesn't exclude non-binary individuals.
Personal Identity
The term 'bisexuality' can be an important part of someone's identity; use it respectfully.

She is proud of her bisexuality and the diversity it represents.
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were lost on many of her male counterparts, who took these freedoms for granted. They had no intellectual interest in de Beauvoir’s work, which explored women’s inner lives, as well the author’s open relationship and bisexuality. To convey the importance of her perspective,
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The meaning of life...
were lost on many of her male counterparts, who took these freedoms for granted. They had no intellectual interest in de Beauvoir’s work, which explored women’s inner lives, as well the author’s open relationship and bisexuality. To convey the importance of her perspective,
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Todd Haynes
American Director
What was so interesting about the glam era was that it was about bisexuality and breaking down the boundaries between gays and straights, breaking down the boundaries between masculinity and femininity with this androgyny thing.

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Stephanie Beatriz
American Actress
Bisexuality often needs an explanation. It isn't something you can often 'read' on a person, and because of that, bi people sometimes feel like an invisible part of the LGBTQIA community.

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Joe Lycett
British Comedian
My parents have always been very supportive and it hasn't been an issue. Mum worried I might get more problems in life because of my bisexuality but I think people are more liberal now.

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June Jordan
American Writer
Bisexuality means I am free and I am as likely to want to love a woman as I am likely to want to love a man, and what about that? Isn't that what freedom implies?

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Vanessa Morgan
Canadian Actress
A lot of people judge bisexuality as 'being promiscuous' or something like that. But I believe you can love somebody; you can fall in love with a person's soul.

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Katie Hill
American Politician
On the campaign trail, having to explain what bisexuality is to people was pretty unbelievable. People were like, 'But you're married to a man.

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Zelda Williams
American Actress
For me, there's a lot of erasure of bisexuality. I think a lot of people - especially in women - they tend to have really bad responses to it.

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Clive Davis
American Businessman
The subject of bisexuality really needs much more discussion. It's a status that does exist.

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Woody Allen
American Director
Bisexuality immediately doubles your chances for a date on Saturday night.

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Madelaine Petsch
American Actress
Bisexuality is normal in our society.

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Todd Haynes
American Director
What was so interesting about the glam era was that it was about bisexuality and breaking down the boundaries between gays and straights, breaking down the boundaries between masculinity and femininity with this androgyny thing.

Quote examples
Stephanie Beatriz
American Actress
Bisexuality often needs an explanation. It isn't something you can often 'read' on a person, and because of that, bi people sometimes feel like an invisible part of the LGBTQIA community.

Quote examples
Joe Lycett
British Comedian
My parents have always been very supportive and it hasn't been an issue. Mum worried I might get more problems in life because of my bisexuality but I think people are more liberal now.

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June Jordan
American Writer
Bisexuality means I am free and I am as likely to want to love a woman as I am likely to want to love a man, and what about that? Isn't that what freedom implies?

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Vanessa Morgan
Canadian Actress
A lot of people judge bisexuality as 'being promiscuous' or something like that. But I believe you can love somebody; you can fall in love with a person's soul.

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Katie Hill
American Politician
On the campaign trail, having to explain what bisexuality is to people was pretty unbelievable. People were like, 'But you're married to a man.

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Zelda Williams
American Actress
For me, there's a lot of erasure of bisexuality. I think a lot of people - especially in women - they tend to have really bad responses to it.

Quote examples
Clive Davis
American Businessman
The subject of bisexuality really needs much more discussion. It's a status that does exist.

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Woody Allen
American Director
Bisexuality immediately doubles your chances for a date on Saturday night.

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Madelaine Petsch
American Actress
Bisexuality is normal in our society.

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