Okay, so, I’ve been meaning to talk about this whole bisexual stereotype thing for a while now. It’s been on my mind, and I finally decided to just sit down and do something about it. I mean, you hear all these things about bi people, right? That we’re all confused, or promiscuous, or it’s just a phase. It’s a load of garbage, and I wanted to see if I could, like, break it down a bit.
First thing I did was just jump online and start looking for what people were actually saying. I typed in “bisexuality stereotypes” and, boy, did I get a lot of results. Forums, articles, you name it. I started saving some of the common ones like, you know, “bisexuals can’t be trusted in relationships” or “they’re all super into threesomes.” Yeah, those kinds of things. I just copied and pasted them into a document. Made a big list.
What I Found About Bisexuality
- Bisexuals are confused: This was probably the most common one.
- Bisexuals are promiscuous: Like we can’t control ourselves or something.
- It’s just a phase: Yeah, because sexuality is something you just grow out of, right?
- Bisexuals are more likely to cheat: Because, you know, we’re attracted to everyone, so we can’t possibly be loyal.
- Bisexuals are just greedy: We want the best of both worlds.
After I had my list, I started thinking about my own experiences and those of my bi friends. I mean, I’ve been out as bi for years, and I can tell you, most of this stuff is just not true. Sure, some bi people might fit some of these stereotypes, but so do some straight people and some gay people. It’s individual, not a bisexual thing.
So, I decided to make a little chart. On one side, I put the stereotype, and on the other side, I wrote down my thoughts and experiences. Like, for “bisexuals are confused,” I wrote about how being bi just means you’re attracted to more than one gender. It doesn’t mean you don’t know who you are. Simple as that.
Then, I started looking for actual studies and research. Like, is there any evidence that backs up these stereotypes? I found some interesting stuff about how stereotypes in general are formed and how they affect people. It’s not just a bi thing, this happens with all kinds of groups. It’s messed up.
Next, I started writing down my thoughts about each stereotype, one by one. Like, I talked about how being attracted to more than one gender doesn’t make you more likely to cheat. Cheating is a choice, and it has nothing to do with how many genders you’re attracted to. I got pretty fired up writing some of this stuff, not gonna lie.
I ended up writing a pretty long piece. I shared it with a few of my friends, both bi and not, to get their feedback. They gave me some good suggestions, and I made some changes. I wanted it to be something that other bi people could relate to but also something that people who aren’t bi could understand.
Finally, I decided to post it online, just to get it out there. I didn’t expect it to blow up or anything, but I did hope that it would make some people think. And maybe, just maybe, it would help chip away at some of those dumb stereotypes. I know it’s not going to change the world overnight, but it’s a start, you know? Every little bit helps.
