Bi-curious

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Someone who is bi-curious does not identify as bisexual, but has an interest in both men and women to one degree or another. Someone who is bi-curious may identify as heterosexual or homosexual. In most cases, as a heterosexual person.

Description

Like almost all attempts to define sexuality, there is some dispute over when the label of bi-curious is appropriate. However, it is typically accepted that a person can be considered bi-curious if:

1. They are contemplating, intrigued by, or otherwise attracted to the thought of crossing the boundaries of their typical sexual orientation and pursuing a romantic and/or sexual relationship with a member of the opposite sex (if their sexual orientation is homosexual) or someone of the same sex (if their sexual orientation is heterosexual).
2. A person is considering identifying as bisexual, but has yet to figure it out.

Related References

South Park episode "Cartman Sucks" deals with Bi-C from a humorous perspective; Butters is labeled by his father as "bi-curious", despite being oblivious of the situation himself.

See also

LGBT Portal

• Situational sexual behavior

External links

• The N Society: “Bi-Sexuality: The Myth and the Mayhem”
• Metroactive Features | Bisexual Community: Bi & Bi - Bisexuals have found a new dating scene online. But will this newfound community lead to a political identity?
• happen, match.com's advice center: Are all straight women bi-curious?
• Laurie Essig, Salon Magazine: “Heteroflexibility”