Bisexuals aren’t exclusively attracted to men and women, nonbinary and agender folks are largely included. Common interpretation of the bi=2 prefex is including 1) same- (homo) and 2) different- (hetero) gender sexuality. Colloquially the difference between bi and pan is usually described as bisexuality allowing for preference for certain genders but not exclusively so, while pansexuality is attraction regardless of gender. A given bisexual might be attracted to twice as many women as men, but that doesn’t mean their attraction to those men isn’t real, you know? Meanwhile a pansexual could have attraction to the exact same people but wouldn’t ascribe it to gender, just individuals. Largely the difference between the two is therefore personal preference in how someone experiences their sexuality.
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ThePantser@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
Wouldn’t Bisexual be fuck him and fuck her, otherwise it would be Pan? Idk I thought I was finally understanding but this graphic confuses more now.
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grue@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Meanwhile a pansexual could have attraction to the exact same people but wouldn’t ascribe it to gender, just individuals
Thanks, that’s the first explanation of the difference that’s actually managed to reduce my confusion.
Stamets@lemmy.world 1 week ago
The old definition of bisexual is attracted to both men and women. The more correct definition is attracted to more than one gender. So saying “fuck him and fuck her” is limiting to two specific genders and not reflective of what bisexual is.
Clue is in the name. Bi-sexual. Two-sexual.