Faces of Bisexuality

It is hard, even today, to make myself vulnerable to some people. I grew up thinking that it is not okay to express emotions — at least not in a healthy way.

Something that I’ve heard many times from various people when they come to accept and embrace their bisexuality, is the feeling of joy and fullness at the moment of realization of their sexual orientation.

It’s kind of funny. I spent the first couple decades of my life running away from who I was. Now my fight isn’t with myself, it’s trying to get others to see the real me.

The beauty in being bisexual is that we are all unique and versatile. And that is worthy of celebration.

My initial coming out was very much a life-changing experience, but it was anything but a one-time thing.

The more out bi people there are and the more we can connect with one another, the less alone we all feel and the more acceptance we will gain.

Finding a life partner who understood me on such a fundamental level was incredible. Moreover, we were both incredibly passionate about being a part of our local LGBT community and felt a strong connection to queer culture.

In the end, life is not a zero-sum game, and as a bi woman, I’m happy to say neither is love.

And I'm out to be seen, to make sure I keep getting seen and heard, no matter how much the world wants to dismiss me or shove me back in the closet.

With the strength, stamina, and sweat of five thousand used car salesmen, I began running laps around the Bi Brigade's contingent, distributing hugs and high-fiving the crowd.

I am tired of explaining myself and defending who I am. I’m tired of feeling like a bisexual plaything or jumping into unhealthy relationships.

I know that, at least for now, I want to continue occupying this middle space, where all of the doors — to both monogamy and non-monogamy — are open to me.

I think it’s important not just to be comfortable with who you are, but also confident. More than just acknowledging a truth about yourself, having some pride really makes a difference.

It's been a long journey getting here, but I am so happy to be out and 100% true to myself. I am an out and proud bi woman and I couldn't be happier!

Yes, I am in a committed relationship with a woman, and yes, she is the love of my life. But that doesn't mean I'm straight. It means I am attracted to men and women.

No matter who we date, no matter who we have sex with, no matter who we fall in love with or marry, we are still bisexual. No one can take that away from us.

So let's say that you've found that special someone (or more than one). How do you spend quality time with them when you’re not supposed to meet in person?

Bi people are passionate beings who embrace the true pleasure found in variety.

Navigating the dating scene as a bi person before marriage, I handled intrusive questions, highlighting the complexities of discussing sexual orientation and relationships.

I'm still bisexual no matter who I am dating and no matter how I act. Proud to be bisexual. Proud to be me.

Bi was a word I thought couldn’t include me because of my gender and attraction. I was wrong. Bi has more than enough room for nonbinary genders and nonbinary attraction. Bi includes me.

My sexuality was so confusing and undefined for so many years that realizing and openly acknowledging it feels like being truly free for the first time — and that’s worth celebrating.

Mexico City Pride has given me the opportunity to proudly embrace my bisexuality and to stand tall among a community that accepts and celebrates me for who I am.

Now, I can finally say I accept who I am today and welcome the changes to come in the future. And though being bi doesn’t define everything I am, it’s a fundamental part of me that I will never hide again.

Being a bi woman means I can wave a rainbow flag in one hand and hold my boyfriend's hand in the other, and how is that not something to be proud of?

I've been asked if I'm "really" bisexual. I reply that I am and if they still doubt it I sometimes joke that they are welcome to interrogate my wife and my boyfriend about it.

Love women, love men, love whomever catches your interests at the moment — but love and accept yourself above all else.

I am not a shy person by nature. Coming out to friends and family wasn't a problem for me, but sometimes it was for them.