What's the Difference?

What is the difference between being gay or lesbian and being bisexual?

Bisexual people are attracted to both men and women. A bisexual person may not be equally attracted to both sexes, however, and the degree of attraction may vary over time as one's sexual identity develops. No "test" exists to determine whether you are bisexual. Some people acknowledge their bisexuality after a period of identifying as gay or lesbian.

At first, you may not know what to call your sexual feelings or whether you feel sufficiently attracted to both sexes to consider yourself bisexual but there's no measuring stick to decide what amount of attraction to other genders is necessary to identify as bisexual.

In addition, you may hear some of the common myths about bisexual people they can't make up their minds; they can't commit to long-term relationships. Don't listen. And don't feel you need to hurry into a decision. Coming out whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender is a precious journey.