am I bi curious
How do you know if you are bi-curious? A question that many young individuals struggles with as they find themselves in today’s world. “Bi” is a term to indicate an individual is interested in more than one gender.
If you’re asking yourself this question you have faced the feelings that you may be attracted to the same gender. Alfred Kinsey, over the years, performed studies that put individuals on a scale of sexuality. What we find is that people fight who they are because of fear of social stigma rather than what they truly feel. In the LGBTQ community many individuals reported they have gone through phases they found themselves attracted to one gender or both genders. Then, found themselves grow out of interest in one of the genders. So it could be said people could go through periods in life where are into both male and female attractions.
am I bi curious
Are you asking yourself “How do I know if I am bi”
So how do you know if your bi ?
To obtain that you have to look inward. You have to realize you could be “emotionally attracted” or “Physically attracted” or both. Some may even find they are “just sexual” that it is the act of just having any form of sex that is appealing.
Researcher Alfred Kinsey studies indicate “sexuality does not fit into two strict categories”
Sexuality may be Fluid
Trying to Understand if your “bi curious”
Alfred Kinsey, the creator of the Kinsey scale, is known as “the father of the sexual revolution.” The Kinsey scale was created in order to demonstrate that sexuality does not fit into two strict categories: homosexual and heterosexual. Instead, Kinsey believed that sexuality is fluid and subject to change over time.
Instead of using sociocultural labels, Kinsey primarily used assessments of behavior in order to rate individuals on the scale. Kinsey’s first rating scale had thirty categories that represented thirty different case studies, but his final scale has only seven categories. Over 8,000 interviews were conducted throughout his research.
How do I know if I am Bi ?
To better help, you determine your sexuality you may need to determine how much of your reaction to this is fear of culture, or fear of social stigma, or simply confused feelings. First, know that whom you share this information with is your choice. You do not need to share anything with anyone you are not ready to!
You can physically attracted or admire one’s body
You can admire ones emotional and mental intelligence “Caring”
You can enjoy intensely being with someone
Does that make you “bi” does it? It could be the “scale of it” or how far you desire to take it. Is it a big deal to “hug”, “kiss” or even have sexual floor play with someone you are close to?
I tried sex with the “same-sex” does that make me “bi”
Exploration of sexuality is not uncommon, but given so many choose to keep it private you may not be aware of just how common it is. Take time to process the experience, and be careful not to judge yourself. It is more about learning who we are from our experiences. I have met people who explored or “tried sex with the same-sex” but found after it was not their thing. As well as some who did when they were younger and later in life when more comfortable with themselves continued to explore or accepted their sexuality.
Ask yourself these questions:
Question: Does it matter if I am Bi Sexual to anyone but me?
Question: Who has to know if I am or am not “bi sexual”
Question: Can I live with it?
What is the alternatives? Given suicide is very high with those who struggle with their sexuality we truly need to take a moment and address this! If you need emotional help and unconditional support be sure to contact a support program which will be listed below. Don’t allow yourself to make a bad choice because of a period of “fear” or “pain” as you are far from alone. Sexuality is a single part of you, and it is not and should not be your “define”.
How do I know I am
When people are asked why they “like” someone or “love” someone it is rarely about their sexual define. It is about who you are as a person. If you can be “trusted”, “funny”, “interesting”, “caring”, “carefree”, “deep thinker”, “always there”, “a good person”, and so many more defining what makes you – special..
Support
The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 (online chat available)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
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