Why Do So Many Women Identify as Bisexual? – Part 2: Confusion

Now more than ever, women are identifying as bisexual. Though the increasing acceptance of homosexuality and bisexuality may play a role in in increase of women embracing a bisexual identity, there are other factors that have nothing to do with sexual attraction that cause women, especially younger women, to claim to be bisexual.

Part 2: Confusion

I am hesitant to say that these women are “confused” because I don’t really think that there’s anyone who doesn’t know if they are sexually aroused more by males or females. However, there do seem to be quite a few people, especially women, who confuse other things with sexual attraction. There may be some women who don’t really realize that there is a difference between actual sexual attraction, emotional attachment, and simply recognizing that someone looks pretty.

It is normal for women to form close friendships with other women. They may feel more comfortable around certain women than they have ever felt with any man. This can cause them to wonder if there is something more than simply “friendship.” sometimes an emotional connection can feel like sexual attraction. If you actually take a step back and analyze your feelings, you should be able to determine if there is any physical attraction, or if it is strictly emotional.

So many “bisexual” women claim to be emotionally/romantically attracted to women, but only sexually attracted to men. This is not bisexuality. The emotional attachment they feel is a result of a close friendship. Even if you choose to have a homosexual relationship with a woman, if you are not actually attracted to women, you are still straight.

Another source of “confusion” comes from the fact that women are overly sexualized in the media. Because of this, women are easily able to look at another woman and determine if she is sexually attractive. This doesn’t necessarily mean they are attracted TO her.

Also, looking at a woman and thinking “I wish I looked that good” or “she looks really nice in that outfit” is completely different than thinking “damn, I’d hit that!” Before jumping to the conclusion that you are bi, it is important to figure out whether or not you are actually sexually attracted to women.

It shouldn’t be that difficult to figure out if your “attraction” to women is actually sexual, or simply aesthetic. If you are actually in touch with your feelings, it should also be easy to determine if you are simply emotionally attached to another woman in a “best friends” kind of way, or if you actually do want a romantic and sexual relationship.

Why Do So Many Women Identify as Bisexual? – Part 1: Attention

Why Do So Many Women Identify as Bisexual? – Part 3: Real Bisexual Women

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