by Hamlet Pericles

Created on: April 20, 2009

By definition, bisexuals are attracted to both sexes, men and women, and engage in both heterosexual and homosexual behavior. The prefix BI- means two or both, which is appropriate and understandable. However, in the case of bisexuality, it takes no significance nor does it hold any truth - because it is connected to homosexuality. Therefore, bisexuals should be considered homosexuals because that is what they are.

It makes absolutely no sense to separate bisexuality from homosexuality when both terminologies are semi-similar, especially when those of both groups engage in like behaviors. Just because bisexuals take part in meeting their sexual needs in various ways with both sexes does not mean it negates their homosexual disposition. It simply means that they are using their bisexuality as a way to allow exploration of their nature of homosexuality. Others may argue otherwise, but the facts cannot be denied; e.g., sleeping with the same sex (and having attraction for the same sex) is a common denominator which defines both.

Supporters of bisexuality have disputed and raised many arguments on why bisexuals are not homosexuals. One argument they present is this: bisexuals are not homosexuals because some inhabit most of their sexual time with the opposite sex and partake in homosexual behavior occasionally. Indeed, this bisexual practice may be true, but what is not true is their sexual orientation. In reality, if this defense is true, it means that bisexuals can partake in homosexual activities and not be considered such, because their bisexuality overshadows their same-sex relationships. This argument is conflicting - weak at best - and contradictory.

Take, for example, a man who has been in a long-term marriage, and during his marriage he finds sexual pleasure (monthly) in the comfort of a man - when he is tired of a lying down with his wife. Yes, this man typifies a bisexual, but is he not equally gay as well? Should he not be considered a gay man due to his continuous behavior? Those who do not think so are ignoring the fact that his behavior mirrors that of a homosexual.

Some people who live a bisexual and homosexual lifestyle claim they are neither (but rather "straight"), because their heterosexual relationship dominates their homosexuality. This kind of thinking seems paradoxical. Society has even coined a phrase called bi-curious, a ridiculous term for an individual who generally identifies as a heterosexual but shows interest and/or feels the need to

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