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Coming Out in Society as Bisexual
Bisexual people are often invisible in mainstream American society. Many of the few portrayals of bisexual people in the media have depicted them as the targets of jokes or stereotypes.
Coming Out to Family as Bisexual
You may find that some members of your family are unfamiliar with bisexuality. Many people view sexuality as a straightforward, cut-and-dry matter, so you may have to explain that for you, it’s more complicated.
Coming Out to Oneself as Bisexual
If you don’t necessarily feel you fall under the categories of gay or straight, it’s often difficult to figure out what to call your sexual feelings.
What Does ‘Bisexual’ Mean?
Bisexual people are attracted to both men and women. A bisexual person may not be equally attracted to both sexes, however, and the degree of attraction may vary over time and as one’s sexual identity develops.
Where Can I Find Information on Coming Out as Bisexual?
I am a 16-year-old high school student who came out to my parents this summer. I am bisexual. My parents, while absolutely open to the prospect of me being lesbian or straight (we have plenty of gay friends, including many people at our very open-and-affirming church), weren’t so thrilled with the concept of bisexuality. Therein lies my quandary. There are very few materials available for bisexual folks whose families are not homophobic, but are uneasy with bisexuality, specifically.