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I don’t think being bisexual and pansexual different at all
I answered a question a few days ago it was a hot take question or whatever on here and I just answered randomly whatever was on top of my head that I don’t think being bisexual and pansexual is different at all. I don’t think there’s any thing different between the two sexualities in fact, I think they’re the same thing but just with different names. and this is coming from someone who is bisexual cause listen hear me out.
Being pansexual means you like everyone that’s literally the simplest way to explain it being bisexual also means you like everyone, but for some reason people like to just say it means you like guys and girls like you guys do realize that means the same thing as someone who is bisexual, I have found guys girls trans and non-binary people, attractive, and I would date all of those people that I just named
I never really thought too deeply about it because if a different label for the same thing makes you feel more comfortable. Go ahead, do your thing, but then some people answered to my response and kind of made me realize that pansexual was kind of just created because of a stereotype on bisexual people that for some reason we can’t find trans or non-binary people attractive, or that were more straight than gay which is literally the stupidest stereotype I have ever realized to come upon, which is also ironic because there’s also another stereotype that bisexual people like trans people more that it’s a fetish or something like excuse me why do people love putting stereotypes on bisexual people?
At the end of the day, it all comes to preferences no bisexual/pansexual person preference is the same. Someone can like girls more someone can like guys more and yes, some people can like trans people more but at the end of the day, it’s the same thing. Is it not? Like if someone answered this question and said well then you’re basically pansexual. I would not argue with that because I don’t see a difference between bisexual and pansexual. I just prefer to go by bisexual and it would be the same thing if I decided to go by pansexual, I would not care if someone decided to call me bisexual. Also, I am not saying that pansexual people don’t go through the same thing because I have also came across very stupid stereotypes that pansexual people will go for anyone or that they’re too free/easy I think that’s a very stupid stereotype. Can we all just stop with the stereotypes?
50 year old queer here. They’re different. To me, in a nutshell, bisexual means you like the gender the same as your own and some or all different to your own. Bisexual people don’t necessarily like all genders. Pansexual means you like who you like regardless of their gender. It’s a subtle difference, but it is there. Please don’t erase o...... 4 reply
If you’re pan you’re bi
And if you’re bi you’re not necessarily pan
Just like how trans is an umbrella term for many different gender identities that are not cis
It’s the same thing for being bi
Just because you don’t care about what label ur being referred to doesn’t mean the next pan or bi person wouldn’t
It’s very irritating ...... 2 reply
This is a sensitive topic for me
They were different, now they are basically the same *by definition* (TW long asf)
Pansexuality has existed for a long time, although the context of use changed a lot over time, it was always meant to be a sexuality for those who dont have any pushback towards any gender. It was supposed to be inclusive, since spe...... 1 reply
I think it’s a preference. Some people don’t like the label of bisexual because it implies a dichotomy of gender, while pansexual is considered by some to be a more inclusive term. Transphobia exists within the LGBTQ community so someone can be bi and rather than say they are not attracted, they can not subscribe to trans or nonbinary identitie...... reply
nonbinary ppl exist and a whole lot of identities outside of the binary framework... u should talk more to well-informed older queers in the community (in ur case pans and bis). they'd help u. i find fb lgbtqia+ groups helpful but make sure to search up a decent one. or better yet, a local lgbtqia+ community if u have one. you can also visit the lg...... reply
I think the confusion comes from the fact that most people who identify as bi are actually pan by definition. Because technically bi people shouldn’t be attracted to anyone outside the gender binary, but pan people do.
Most people who call themselves bi (including me just because it’s easier) have no problem thirsting after attractive nonbina...... 2 reply
Pansexual is actually a term that falls under the bisexual umbrella. Being pansexual means you're "gender blind" when it comes to your sexuality- NOT that you're attracted to everyone, and the identity did not form because of stereotypes involving who bisexual people are attracted to.
To explain gender blindness. I identify as bisexual, and NOT pan...... reply
