{"id":2391,"date":"2020-04-26T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=2391"},"modified":"2020-04-26T19:30:07","modified_gmt":"2020-04-26T19:30:07","slug":"bisexual","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/glossary\/bisexual\/","title":{"rendered":"Bisexual"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2392\" src=\"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/download-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"bisexual flag\" width=\"290\" height=\"174\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bisexuality is a sexual identity based on a person&rsquo;s attraction to people of their <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: gender\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;gender&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;The World Health Organization defines this as the result of socially constructed ideas about the behavior, actions, and roles of a particular sex. It is not interchangeable with sex, which is based off genitals. It is decided is based on our internal experience, or &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;gender identity&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;.A person cannot choose gender identity, but they can choose words to define it.&nbsp; People can identify as male, female, transgender, non-binary. &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Genderqueer&nbsp;&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;is term used for those who don&amp;#039;t fit into the identity of masculine or feminine. &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Genderfluid &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;represents those who may feel a woman for some period of time, or a man for another period of time. Some do identify as &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;agender&nbsp;&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;which can vary in meaning for many people but could mean genderless.It&amp;#039;s important to recognize&nbsp;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;gender diversity. &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;This is an umbrella term to describe an ever-evolving array of labels people may apply when their identity does not conform to the norms and stereotypes others expect.This article is a great explanation of the above concepts.Check out my resource hub for more information.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>gender<\/span> and other <a href=\"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/glossary\/gender\/\">gender identities<\/a>. It can be more than just two genders<a href=\"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/glossary\/gender\/\">.<\/a>&nbsp;It isn&rsquo;t always an equal attraction. Some use this as a way to dismiss bisexuality. Bi erasure is a real thing, and allies need to advocate for the recognition of this identity.<\/p>\n<p>So with the <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: Bisexual\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bisexual&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Bisexuality is a sexual identity based on a person&amp;#039;s attraction to people of their gender and other gender identities. It can be more than just two genders.&nbsp;It isn&amp;#039;t always an equal attraction. Some use this as a way to dismiss bisexuality. Bi erasure is a real thing, and allies need to advocate for the recognition of this identity.So with the bisexual flag, the pink color represents sexual attraction to the same sex only (gay and lesbian). The blue represents sexual attraction to the opposite sex only (straight). The resultant overlap color purple represents sexual attraction to both sexes (bi).For more information, visit The Bisexual Resource Center which has great information for people that identify as bisexual and allies. Additionally, follow @bisexuals_speak, an Instagram account run by a friend of mine.Finally, check out my resource hub for more websites for the LBGTQIA+ community and allies.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>bisexual<\/span> flag, the pink color represents sexual attraction to the same <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: sex\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;sex&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Sex refers to the biological differences between individuals that are male-aligned or female-aligned, such as the genitalia and genetic differences. Sex is not the same as gender. I use these terms &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;quot;male-aligned&amp;quot;&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; or &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;quot;female-aligned&amp;quot;&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; because it is more representative of identities. A reader provided a great example, that not everyone who is female aligned has matching parts. Trans women can be female aligned whether or not they&rsquo;ve had surgery, and folks who have female parts may be male-aligned or non-binary.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>sex<\/span> only (<span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: gay\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;gay&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;attraction to a person of the same genderIt is also used to describe people within the LGBTQIA+ community. Like all other terms, make sure you find out what gay means to each individual and know what terms are appropriate to describe their sexuality. Some people who identify as gay use the term homosexual. That doesn&amp;#039;t make it okay for others that aren&amp;#039;t gay to use it!For more information, visit GLAAD or GLSEN. GLSEN hosts the Day of Silence yearly in April, a student led protest for LGBTQIA+ visibility.&nbsp; Students remain silent for a whole day to reflect the feeling of not being able to come out.If you or you someone you know is struggling with anything related to sexuality, I encourage you to visit sites like the Trevor Project for support if there isn&amp;#039;t support from you or your loved ones family or friends. More links are in my resource hub.&nbsp;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>gay<\/span> and <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: lesbian\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;lesbian&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Lesbian reflects female-aligned individuals that primarily attracted to other female-aligned individuals. Make sure it is appropriate as an ally to use this label in relation to another&amp;#039;s sexuality. Some people that like female-aligned individuals just use the term gay. Use the terms that people are using to describe themselves. If someone says they are gay and like people that like female-aligned individuals say that they are gay. Saying lesbian may not be appropriate because it could limit a person&amp;#039;s sexuality if they still figuring it out.I again point you towards GLSEN and The Trevor Project for support. Check out my resource hub as well!&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>lesbian<\/span>). The blue represents sexual attraction to the opposite <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: sex\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;sex&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Sex refers to the biological differences between individuals that are male-aligned or female-aligned, such as the genitalia and genetic differences. Sex is not the same as gender. I use these terms &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;quot;male-aligned&amp;quot;&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; or &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;quot;female-aligned&amp;quot;&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; because it is more representative of identities. A reader provided a great example, that not everyone who is female aligned has matching parts. Trans women can be female aligned whether or not they&rsquo;ve had surgery, and folks who have female parts may be male-aligned or non-binary.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>sex<\/span> only (straight). The resultant overlap color purple represents sexual attraction to both sexes (bi).<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/biresource.org\/\">The Bisexual Resource Center<\/a> which has great information for people that identify as <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  title=\"Glossary: Bisexual\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bisexual&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Bisexuality is a sexual identity based on a person&amp;#039;s attraction to people of their gender and other gender identities. It can be more than just two genders.&nbsp;It isn&amp;#039;t always an equal attraction. Some use this as a way to dismiss bisexuality. Bi erasure is a real thing, and allies need to advocate for the recognition of this identity.So with the bisexual flag, the pink color represents sexual attraction to the same sex only (gay and lesbian). The blue represents sexual attraction to the opposite sex only (straight). The resultant overlap color purple represents sexual attraction to both sexes (bi).For more information, visit The Bisexual Resource Center which has great information for people that identify as bisexual and allies. Additionally, follow @bisexuals_speak, an Instagram account run by a friend of mine.Finally, check out my resource hub for more websites for the LBGTQIA+ community and allies.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>bisexual<\/span> and allies. Additionally, follow<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bisexuals_speak\/\"> @bisexuals_speak<\/a>, an Instagram account run by a friend of mine.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/resource-directory\/\">resource hub<\/a> for more websites for the LBGTQIA+ community and allies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bisexuality is a sexual identity based on a person&rsquo;s attraction to people of their <span class=\"glossaryLink\" title=\"Glossary: gender\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;gender&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;The World Health Organization defines this as the result of socially constructed ideas about the behavior, actions, and roles of a particular sex. It is not interchangeable with sex, which is based off genitals. It is decided is based on our internal experience, or &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;gender identity&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;.A person cannot choose gender identity, but they can choose words to define it.&nbsp; People can identify as male, female, transgender, non-binary. &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Genderqueer&nbsp;&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;is term used for those who don&amp;#039;t fit into the identity of masculine or feminine. &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Genderfluid &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;represents those who may feel a woman for some period of time, or a man for another period of time. Some do identify as &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;agender&nbsp;&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;which can vary in meaning for many people but could mean genderless.It&amp;#039;s important to recognize&nbsp;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;gender diversity. &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;This is an umbrella term to describe an ever-evolving array of labels people may apply when their identity does not conform to the norms and stereotypes others expect.This article is a great explanation of the above concepts.Check out my resource hub for more information.&lt;\/div&gt;\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">gender<\/span> and other <span class=\"glossaryLink\" title=\"Glossary: gender\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;gender&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;The World Health Organization defines this as the result of socially constructed ideas about the behavior, actions, and roles of a particular sex. It is not interchangeable with sex, which is based off genitals. It is decided is based on our internal experience, or &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;gender identity&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;.A person cannot choose gender identity, but they can choose words to define it.&nbsp; People can identify as male, female, transgender, non-binary. &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Genderqueer&nbsp;&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;is term used for those who don&amp;#039;t fit into the identity of masculine or feminine. &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Genderfluid &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;represents those who may feel a woman for some period of time, or a man for another period of time. Some do identify as &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;agender&nbsp;&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;which can vary in meaning for many people but could mean genderless.It&amp;#039;s important to recognize&nbsp;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;gender diversity. &amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;This is an umbrella term to describe an ever-evolving array of labels people may apply when their identity does not conform to the norms and stereotypes others expect.This article is a great explanation of the above concepts.Check out my resource hub for more information.&lt;\/div&gt;\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">gender<\/span> identities. It can be more than just two genders.&nbsp;It isn&rsquo;t always an equal attraction. Some use this as a way to dismiss bisexuality. Bi erasure is a real thing, and allies need to advocate for the recognition &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/glossary\/bisexual\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Bisexual<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/2391"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossary"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/2391\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2508,"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/2391\/revisions\/2508"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/norahspeaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}