Bisexuality

What exactly is bisexuality and why is it threatening to so many straight people as well as many gay men and lesbians? Some believe that bisexuality is a third kind of sexual identity, between or beyond homosexuality and heterosexuality. Is this the case, or is bisexuality something that puts in question the very concept of sexual identity in the first place? Are bisexuals "just gay and lesbian people who are afraid to admit they are …

…can be threatening to members of the straight and gay communities. To many, bisexuality challenges our cultural norms and beliefs related to sexuality, relationships, intimacy, and gender. However, there are many stereotypes of bisexual oriented people that do not hold true for many of them. In reality, there are many ways that people are bisexual, and for many people it is the healthiest, happiest, and most comfortable way for them to live. (DeBoer, 482) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**