What bisexual category are you?

I believe sexuality is much more complex than that. I tend to see more "shades of gray" when it comes to sexual orientation. 

I don't fit any of those categories,I am a with a person because of attraction and emotional reasons and the gender isn't important.I am in a long term relationship with a woman now but have had serious relationships with men and other women.I'm a manogamous bisexual who is with one person of whatever gender they happen to be,though i'm slightly more inclined towards women.

I frankly don't know why bisexuality needs to be broken down into categories anyway it's not helpful and just makes us look even more indecisive.Plus some of those categories are insulting and imply bisexuals are tramps who can't be manogamous.They don't break gay or straight people into categories so I don' see why we should be,you are who you are.

Actually, they do break gay people into catagories. I believe you are familiar with "butch" and "femme". Also, they break straight people into catagories too, "goodie goodie," "slut," "kiss whore," "prude." However, the basic sexual catagories begin on the heterosexual end of the spectrum and complicatingly enumerate throughout the specturm. However, since the gay community has special connotations for certain catagories, the bisexual may find herself with a overload of "catagories" as the complexity retrogrades in order to encompass the complexity of ascribing characteristics that apply to those who engage in homosexual and heterosexual relationships as it could be possible that you have different reactions to each gender.

Of course the possibility that you simply react differently to every person and just try to be you is an absurd hypothisis because everyone must fit in a nicely packaged box so that we can file you into our social acceptance system that has a fabulous array of catagories totalling 3! Acceptable, tolerable, not acceptable.

Who cares what type of bisexual you are it doesn't matter and when you tell people your bisexual your not going to go into the whole 'well i'm little bit of an emotional bisexual and occassionally a intergrated bisexual blah blah blah'.These studies and surveys are made up by people who have too much time on their hands.As for lesbians being broke up in catatgories being butch or femme isn't the same as disecting every bit of their sexuality to put them into some useless catagory.

I believe if your going to have different catagories for bisexuality then you should do away with gay or straight catagories all together because 99% of people will have some type of bisexual moment in their lives.I don't believe the majority of people are 100% anything,sexuality is one big gray area and a fluid thing.So trying to label every single bit of that area is a waste of time every person is different and you can't find catagories to fit everyone.

If they must catagorize bisexuality there's the simpler hetro-flexible type of bisexual,equally bisexual type or the homo-flexible type of bisexual catagories that would fit the different shades of bisexuality and is less confusing.

but I gotta say I am a conditional bisexual. I did chose, after finding out I was Bi with a female preference, only to date asian guys and only to start a family with them because that is the gene I want for my kids and my family would be more than happy to support that relationship at least. Me with another woman, they would reject that and possibly me (completely) too.

Other than that; Bring on the girls!

I'm not saying, but I'm just saying.

This seems to be missing a couple of categories. How about:

Pure Bisexuals: Gender is not a factor when moving from one relationship to another.

Partial Bisexuals: Primarily straight or gay/lesbian; but occasionally feels equal attraction (emotionally and sexually) to the other sex.

And Circumstantial bisexuals can be primarily Homosexual too. Recreational bisexuals can also be primarily Homosexual.  

Honestly, I think all this is a bit much.  

Bisexual categories even? Why? I am lesbian, attracted to women, only have been with women. But, I would hope if the right opportunity came along I would be attracted to the person and not the gender. I don't like to say never, because you never know in this life what might come along.

*edit note* Don't try and lump me in some "category" either....I will only rebel! ;-)

I'd pick one of these three.  I'm curious about guys in a physical sense and I'm secure that it wouldn't change how I feel about women and men at all.  I just haven't tried men yet, because I'm too focused on women in all three ways: social, emotional, sexual.

With that said, though, it's fine for a person to ID as straight or gay and be only physical with someone of the sex and have the trifecta with another.  For dating purposes, I'd consider someone bisexual when they find both men and women in general "dateable" and is capable of having companionships (i.e. marriage) with either a man or woman. 

Sexual orientation is part of sexuality, but is just a part.  Orientation covers the who.  Sexuality entails how sexual you are (what, when, where, why, and how). 

No need to overanalyze, but it's better to think about something than to think about nothing.

Yes, we can all just get along.

I am so bemused by these categories

For example:

Exploratory bisexuals: either straight or gay/lesbian, but have sex with another gender just to satisfy curiosity or "see what it's like."

Surely these aren't bisexuals, they are just straight/gay people having fun at college (or wherever)?

Or my favourite:

Emotional bisexuals: have intimate emotional relationships with both men and women, but only have sexual relationships with one gender.

Jeez, if this is a category then it means all my straight mates are bisexual, as are all my gay mates. Hurrah, everyone is bisexual!

I don't know who has time to come up with all these categories...but maybe we just need one, "I'm trisexual, I'll try anything once!" ~ Pink

it seems I don't fit into any of these ...

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I think the person (J. R. Little?) who originally formulated that list and those descriptions said something like he had identified at least 13 types of bisexual. And he was also concerned with showing how many people engage in both heterosexual and homosexual behaviour who do not necessarily ever identify themselves as bisexual. I don't think it was intended to be a definitive list that could be used to categorize every bi person on the planet.

Whether we like it or not there are many different kinds of bi-ness and we have to deal with the fact that partners and potential partners are very likely to feel uncertain of where they stand with us when we identify ourselves as bi. While most of us are not really confused we are confusing.

You tell a lesbian you've just met and there's attraction in the air that you're bi. If she doesn't just up an leave she's generally going to want more info. A lot more info. She needs reassurance if she's going to take things further with you - ( or if she doesn't ask such questions she may just see you as bit of fun. A fling. Nothing serious). Are you a swinger who's grooming her for a threesome with some man. Indeed are you single. Are you this? Are you that? Are you poly?. Do you need to have two people - one of each to keep you happy? etc.etc.etc.

In other words what kind of bi are you.

Hey. Is it any wonder so many bi's go around calling themselves gay, lesbian or straight a lot of the time?

Yes I do think the fact that people find bisexuality so hard to understand is the reason that people who are technically bisexual call themselves straight or gay because it's less hassle.

But it's a little unfair for people to expect us to go into our sexual history and bring out a chart and graph to pin point which type of bi we are so they feel more comfortable with our sexuality.Just because someone is bisexual it doesn't mean were wishy washy and are going to mess the other person around,straight people and gay people are just as capable as that and i'm a little tired of bisexuals getting a bad reputation.These stupid type of studies don't help and just confuse people more.

Personally I find that there is a difference between being bisexual and then falling into the "I would" or "I have" categories. Half the above categories are simply not bisexuality to my way of thinking, instead I'd say there are monogamous and polygemist bisexuals just like there are in all the other sexualities.

I suppose that my definition of bisexual isn't so much who you have sex with- because there is an inordinate amount of people who are gay, but have slept with members of the opposite sex and visa versa in the straight community- but who you fall in love with. Maybe that's where the prejudice comes from: not acknowledging that bisexuals love both genders, we don't just sleep with them.

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I don't fit in any of those categories. I'm attracted to who I'm attracted to. I'm a little more interested in finding a girlfriend (though I would accept a boyfriend if I met the right guy), but I'm attracted to both sexes and both genders. I don't think I'll ever be anything other than bisexual, and I'm happy with that.

I can't say I ignore sex or gender, though. I can understand what people mean when they talk about not basing attraction on physical aspects. I don't require a particular physical "type" in order to find someone attractive (it's more complicated than that), and I can be strongly attracted to someone without feeling any sexual or physical desire at all. But when it comes to what I find visually appealing and attractive, I do notice masculine and feminine traits. There are physical traits on women that I appreciate that I wouldn't necessarily appreciate as much on a man, and vice versa. But a person's gender or sex doesn't determine whether I'll be interested in them.

Might it be better to view these definitions less as categories than as stages in one's individual sexual experience?

Many of us have probably gone through one of these categories before, even if they aren't true now.  For instance, at one time, I could have been described at a "latent bisexual."  Many of us were "exploratory" and I knew plenty of girls in college who were "conditional."  It doesn't mean that they were less earnest than anyone else about their experiences.  Instead, they were using them to learn and better understand their sexuality.

Emotional bisexuals: have intimate emotional relationships with both men and women, but only have sexual relationships with one gender. I have the ability to connect with both. But considering the fact that Im married and inexperienced Ive only been with one man.

Latent bisexuals: completely straight or gay lesbian in behavior but have strong desire for sex with another gender, but have never acted on it. Going back to the married thing... This probably would not be true if I had fallen for a girl BEFORE my marriage. I couldnt be that lucky, now could I.

I am mostly sexually attracted to women, but have a strong steady (open) relationship with a man. He likes to refer to me as "mostly gay" heh

before i answer this, i think that even though it seems that the majority of us do NOT like labels, they're unfortunately here to stay :-/ and some my friends, gay AND straight, are in a few of these categories. anyhoo....

right now, i think that i'm forcing myself to be an alternating bisexual because i feel myself becoming a transitional bisexual...and that would be admitting that four of my friends were right in saying they think/thought i was a lesbian AND I CAN'T HAVE THAT (saying that they're right)! lol

I'm not really any of those categories. If I had to pick one, I would say

Transitional bisexuals: temporarily identify as bisexual while in the process of moving from being straight to being gay or lesbian,"

Then again thats still eh. I guess you can say I'm bi, who likes girls morrrre than guys.. both physically and emotionally. I like guys maybe bc its easier to meet someone? If almost all girls were into chicks id most likely be full lesbian 100 percent hehe. Physically I'm attracted to both, however sexuality goes beyond a skin deep level. I've never had any strong emotional feelings for a guy recently (if ever), but with a girl I have. I still get with guys and stuff bc its fun, I guess. I just don't really like labels and I don't want to say Im a lesbian, meanwhile next minute I'm making out with a guy at a bar or something. But DEF love the ladies more, but lack experience big time :p Not that I have much experience with guys either, but more than girls.

I agree sexuality is more complex than the choices listed above.

I am 100%  LESBIAN!!!

100% Lesbian-Attracted to only women. Never has a fantasy w/ a male.  Very sure she will only be attracted to a women...;)

What a lot of categorys in one category!

And NONE of which I fit in to.

I'm bisexual. Period. I don't need to define myself or put myself into a category for someone else's amusement, and frankly, I hate the idea of boxing people in. While I am born and raised here, I really admire European thought and consider my mindset far more that than American. There is a cultural tendency running through this country to package everything into a tight little box and slap a label on it. If someone does an amazing mysterious feat, they are overcome with people asking "Why?" and trying to slap reasoning on it instead of appreciating it and enjoying it for what it is. Sometimes there isn't a why, or a how, or a what. Things are what they are, and overanalyzing them and categorizing them cheapens the human experience and limits horizons and the world of possibility. I am non-conformist, I don't fit into a box, and I'm extremely proud of it, despite many other people who tried to instill in me at a young age that such a thing was negative. It's wonderful and I love the freedom of being unique. I should think that society at large, standardized tests, and the educational system should start to place a value on the people who think outside of things, because they are often the visionaries who take the world in a different place. Don't ever be afraid to be yourself and do forge your own path.

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..how many categories does society want to create please ;D

It's like theres some sort of bad to good scale or something o_O

All i have to say is, why is there some sort of like prejudice against bisexuals?! People think that they're like crazy over everyone on the planet for some reason, my ex-friends actually called it being 'greedy' once - it's irritating.

I may be young, but i know for a fact, im not greedy and im not the type of person to like have about 50 partners at one time. Whats the point in that.

So yeah, i just wanted to state that people shouldn't judge before yer get to know, 'cause it might just be who yer fall for.

Over and out ^_^

I don't care what sex you prefer just as long as you are open and honest with me about it. I think there are certain degrees of bisexuality, many people have proven this. But do we really have to dig this deep into it?

I guess I look at it this way, I'm a lesbian who has no desire to sleep with a man. I never say never, but in my heart-of-hearts I believe the chances of me changing my mind are pretty slim. I've met many wonderful men in my times but none of them have lead me a stray. This is what works for me and I know it!

So how about we try this on for size. Live life, find love, and just be you. Also, avoid people who want to break down your sexuality to this extent. Really people, it will exhaust you. 

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Power to the people ;D

(Sorry, i thought it had to be said)..

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I totally agree.

I completely despise labels, as well, and find them to be primarily for other people's convenience or security and unnecessary for any sort of self-realization or identification. Individually we all know how we feel and who we're attracted to and that should be the most important thing. Labels have nothing to do with moral fiber and the ability to sustain monagamous, loving, supportive relationships.

 Emotional bisexuals: have intimate emotional relationships with both men and women, but only have sexual relationships with one gender.

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