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Behind the Aegis

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36. I don't recal saying "a lot of people," but rather "some."

Tue Nov 5, 2013, 12:50 AM

Nov 2013

This is from the studies I have read and my own experiences in college. Of course, these things can change. But, yes, there are some who claim to be bi (or gay/lesbian) as part of being "trendy" and "hip." How common is it? I don't really know, but I have seen it. I have also seen gay and lesbians struggle with their sexual orientation only to realize they aren't homosexual, but bisexual. Sex and sexuality is still somewhat taboo in our culture, despite the overt sexualization we see everywhere. Actual discussions about the implications and realities of sex and sexual orientation still seem to have that "yuck" factor with many people.

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biphobia [View all] arely staircase Nov 2013 OP

Yeah Prophet 451 Nov 2013 #1

I think Savage backed off a bit on that DavidDvorkin Nov 2013 #2

praise the Lord arely staircase Nov 2013 #3

He's got a chapter on that in his new book American Savage eridani Nov 2013 #57

plus one nt arely staircase Nov 2013 #5

the B in LGBT has often been the stepchild. nt arely staircase Nov 2013 #7

I always thought it was the T that got no respect BlueStreak Nov 2013 #28

I dunno Prophet 451 Nov 2013 #43

Great post LittleBlue Nov 2013 #40

I can't get why it's a topic of discussion. As in, WTH cares one way or another, besides her? WinkyDink Nov 2013 #4

I care nt arely staircase Nov 2013 #6

replying to my own thread here arely staircase Nov 2013 #8

Lack of interest because nobody cares about her sexuality scheming daemons Nov 2013 #61

I don't know why bisexuality doesn't get talked about as much as the L, G, and T aspects. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #9

you are reading it right. nt arely staircase Nov 2013 #10

Because some LGTs are a little dubious about the B... TeeYiYi Nov 2013 #32

"fence-sitting" LadyHawkAZ Nov 2013 #11

then make that a man's problem arely staircase Nov 2013 #12

Excellent explanation. It seems the US has lost it's way when it comes to curiosity and tolerance adirondacker Nov 2013 #14

Yep. From both the hetero and gay community. Luminous Animal Nov 2013 #13

One thing that annoys me personally... Luminous Animal Nov 2013 #15

I get that one too Prophet 451 Nov 2013 #19

Not only that but the assumption is that what Luminous Animal Nov 2013 #21

Yep Prophet 451 Nov 2013 #23

See, that is the oddest part of all Aerows Nov 2013 #34

Okay, I admit it Aerows Nov 2013 #16

And she could have chosen another woman and ended up in a similar situation. Luminous Animal Nov 2013 #17

I had a bad moment Aerows Nov 2013 #24

Aren't we all :) Take care. Luminous Animal Nov 2013 #29

No, you don't have to be happy for her Prophet 451 Nov 2013 #20

I apologize Aerows Nov 2013 #25

It's ok, I understand Prophet 451 Nov 2013 #26

I agree Aerows Nov 2013 #27

As long as you keep the puns coming... pinboy3niner Nov 2013 #42

I love you, PB39 er Aerows Nov 2013 #44

I love you too, Aerows pinboy3niner Nov 2013 #52

MMM Swiss Miss cocoa Aerows Nov 2013 #55

Seriously, that was both poignant Aerows Nov 2013 #60

I'm having one of those days Aerows Nov 2013 #51

No biphobia goes unpunished pinboy3niner Nov 2013 #53

Well that was punny Aerows Nov 2013 #56

Hey, I broke an extra-large bottle of wine on my doormat once pinboy3niner Nov 2013 #58

my daughter is bisexual. You are right. Most people can't accept bisexuals or transgenders either. liberal_at_heart Nov 2013 #18

Thank you arely for posting this. Luminous Animal Nov 2013 #22

"It's just trendy." That's what I often her in regards to this issue. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #30

I seriously doubt there are a lot of people just saying they are bi so they can be popular. liberal_at_heart Nov 2013 #33

I don't recal saying "a lot of people," but rather "some." Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #36

That said Aerows Nov 2013 #39

When the trendy Aerows Nov 2013 #37

The "trendy" label usually gets hurled at bisexuals, more than G/L folks, though it does happen. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #38

I agree Aerows Nov 2013 #41

Are you referring to what I wrote? I simply disagree with one part of what Behind the liberal_at_heart Nov 2013 #45

Lord, this topic really is a minefield Aerows Nov 2013 #46

Sorry if I got defensive. It's just when you brought it up in multiple posts I got a little upset. liberal_at_heart Nov 2013 #47

Hell I got defensive up thread myself Aerows Nov 2013 #48

I didn't know she's bisexual. I'm fine with who she is. DevonRex Nov 2013 #31

Loving a person Aerows Nov 2013 #35

This is one of those threads Aerows Nov 2013 #49

Yep, it exists. laundry_queen Nov 2013 #50

what does the damage DonCoquixote Nov 2013 #54

As a lesbian my issue with bisexuality is presentation justiceischeap Nov 2013 #59