Stereotypes Of Bisexuality

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Bisexuality is a sexual orientation where one is attracted to both genders. Bisexuality is very similar to pansexuality, which is being sexually attracted to both sexes because one believes love is love. There is nothing wrong with liking both genders, nor is there anything wrong with liking the same gender as you. Even animals display gay and bisexual behavior! More than half of the LGBTQ community identifies as gay, about 52% are bisexual. There are many stereotypes about bisexual people, there could be more than gay stereotypes. Bisexuality is often looked at as a “phase” or one is “confused” and cannot make up their mind about what gender they want. People often say that bisexual people are just “experimenting” and are not serious about

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