Bisexuality: It exists.

        In the 21st Century, society has improved greatly in accepting the LGBTQ community. Same-sex marriage is slowly being legalised across the globe and even though there are still many obstacles and issues at the moment, we are seeing homosexuality having more accurate representation in the media and being shamed less as we learn more about sexual orientations. A problem however which has recently come to my attention is the image of bisexuality. I have heard people belittle the sexuality by claiming that it simply isn't real. Many say that it is just a stepping stone to coming out as gay and others believe it is simply an excuse to be tarty and slutty.
        This seems so absurd to me. Bisexuality is when you are sexually attracted to multiple genders (being attracted to both men and women is the most common but it can include other gender identities). However, some people claim that it simply isn't possible; that it can't exist. Just because you don't understand someone's sexuality doesn't mean that you can't accept it. I can't understand how someone can like apple crumble but that does not mean that the apple crumble is in fact non-existent. Everyone has different sexual preferences and attraction is a spectrum and can not be as easily boxed up and categorised as we may hope it could be. But to simply disregard bisexuality and not acknowledge it as an actual identity can be extremely harmful.
        We all struggle with our feelings enough but to have someone devalue them and disrespect you can be so damaging and suffocating. By saying bisexuality isn't real, you are telling others that their feelings aren't real. Your ignorance is psychologically hurting people whereas simply an education to being aware of alternative sexual orientations can, not only prevent harm, but can also expand your perspective on people and the world around you. So many teenagers are brought up today to be afraid of their sexual identity but more significantly to be afraid of how others will judge their feelings. This is toxic and completely unnecessary. These negative stereotypes of being bisexual meaning to be a "slag" or "too scared of being gay" are outdated and false, many people in the LGBTQ community will disagree. Just because something is unknown to us, doesn't mean we should be judgemental towards it. We need to learn and to empathise- not neglect and discriminate.Below are a couple of recommended links including an article of 28 celebrities who are bisexual- because they do exist.
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Recommended Links:
http://www.bisexualindex.org.uk/index.php/HomePage
 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/23/celebrate-bisexuality-day_n_5863320.html