Knowing about Bisexual

We live in a heterosexual society. This means that people's thoughts and behaviors are sponsored by the inward belief that everyone is (or should be) heterosexual. Some people will feel uncomfortable observing anything that contradicts this assumption. This discomfort is called homophobia. It’s homophobia that drives local bar owners to complain if they see two women locked in a romantic kiss, or passersby to cringe when they notice two men holding hands. While we often celebrate the differences that make us all unique, society tends to judge sexual minorities. Perhaps this is because the public lacks a common understanding of sexual orientation; most people fail to see that it has variations, just like any other human trait. At one time it was not acceptable to be left-handed; social equality will happen for gay people, it’s just a matter of time.
Another common concern is the biphobia that exists not only within the general population, but also in members of the rainbow community. Many gays and lesbians who understand and accept being gay or straight, have difficulty with the concept of fitting somewhere in the middle. Many of them don’t realize that sexual orientation exists as a range of possibilities, like and other human trait. It has been said that bisexuals are responsible for introducing AIDS into the heterosexual population. This is of course false; the spread of the AIDS virus was just slower among heterosexual couples because of the greater use of condoms to prevent pregnancy.
You will most certainly face challenges however; the courts are on your side. Canada has taken a progressive approach to equal rights for people who are gay, lesbian and bisexual and mainstream attitudes are improving. Today, we share in almost every legal right afforded to heterosexual individuals. Furthermore, many people welcome our contributions because we are different, not in spite of it. Still the challenge to live free from prejudice can seem daunting.

Not every one deals with his or her sexual orientation during childhood. Some may not be intune with their emotions and do not recognize their same-sex attractions until later in life. Others may only awaken to this awareness after meeting someone who stirs them emotionally or physically. Some of us resign ourselves to living-out a heterosexual existence, which may lead to marriage and children. While we are able to ignore or manage our feelings temporarily, we cannot do it forever. Those of us who try often suffer in many ways, (physical and emotional health, inter-personal relationships, ability to achieve goals, etc.). Regardless of how good we are at pretending, our true nature will always surface.