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As a group, bisexuals seem to all get placed under the stereotype of a hot bi babe looking for a threesome. Well, we all know that stereotypes are extremely generalized, and only true of a very small percentage of the people that are supposed to be covered by them. Bisexuals don't need a person of each gender to be satisfied. Bisexuals don't need multiple relatioinships to make them happy. We don't need threesomes, even though they can be fun. We don't fuck anything that moves, hop in and out of different beds with alacrity, and run from commitment. Okay, some of us do that. But the same traits can be ascribed to any other orientation and you'll find someone who fits them if you look.
To quote Anything That Moves: "Bisexuality is a whole, fluid identity. Do not assume that bisexuality is binary or duogamous in nature: that we have 'two' sides or that we MUST be involved simultaneously with both genders to be fulfilled human beings. In fact, don't assume that there are only two genders. Do not mistake our fluidity for confusion, irresponsibility, or an inability to commit. Do not equate promiscuity, infidelity, or unsafe sexual behavior with bisexuality. Those are human traits that cross ALL sexual orientations. Nothing should be assumed about anyone's sexuality, including your own. Do not expect a clear-cut definition of bisexuality. We bisexuals tend to define bisexuality in ways that are unique to our own individuality. There are as many definitions of bisexuality as there are bisexuals. Many of us choose not to label ourselves anything at all, and find the word 'bisexual' to be inadequate and too limiting. We are tired of being analyzed, defined and represented by people other than ourselves, or worse yet, not considered at all. We are frustrated by the imposed isolation and invisibility that comes from being told or expected to choose either a homosexual or heterosexual identity. Monosexuality is a heterosexist dictate used to oppress homosexuals and to negate the validity of bisexuality."
Being bisexual is simply accepting that the people you are attracted to may be of either gender. There are bisexuals that prefer women, bisexuals that prefer men, and bisexuals that don't have a preference. There are polyamorous bisexuals, monogamous bisexuals, married bisexuals, and single bisexuals. There are feminine bisexuals and masculine bisexuals of both genders. We're all individuals with only one thing in common. Isn't it time that we're treated as such?
