This article, by Dr. Justin Lehmiller, really hits close to home.
I‘ve identified as bisexual for a long time, and been a visible member of both the bi and larger queer community. And I have certainly come up against all of the stereotypes there are about us fencesitters. But the one that always raises my hackles is that of authenticity.
If you were to look at my life from the outside, I would understand if you were a bit confused. I‘ve beem in a long string of long-term relationships with just women. Fortunately I‘ve been able to suck some cock along the way too, but I will readily admit that my preference in a life partner is a woman.
Of course, if the right guy came along, I would not say no on principle. There was even one dude who I consider relationship material, but our stars were not aligned.
However, my outward seeming heterosexuality has been thrown in my face on more than one occasion. And I have no patience to suffer ignorant fools. Loud, hard words have escaped these pussy-eatin‘, dick-lickin‘ lips.
I think Justin is bang on here, though if I remember correctly those studies he cites were conducted here in Toronto and were rather controversial. We all know that bisexuality is real, but it is a sliding scale for most bi folks. That scale is also fluid and mutable over time and circumstances.
In other words, bisexual people are attracted to people.
