When I started dating my bisexual ex-boyfriend, everyone raised their eyebrows. While many of us swoon over openly bisexual women like Megan Fox and Anna Paquin, bisexual guys just don’t get the same kind of love. It sucks that there’s still a still a double standard when it comes to dating bi guys, but being with one for two years taught me some pretty amazing lessons about life and love.

Not everyone is going to understand your relationship.

Because of this, talking about your relationship might be awkward AF. Some people are going to assume that “bisexual” really means “gay” and that you’re just your boyfriend’s beard. Other people will just look at you like you’re crazy. Not everyone is going to get it, and that’s OK — the only person who has to be comfortable with your relationship is you.

You’re not destined to bisexual men dating an STD. 

Dating a guy who has also dated other guys doesn’t mean that bisexual men dating automatically destined to get an STD. In fact, because he’s dated people of the same sex, there’s a chance that he’s even more conscientious about his sexual health (getting tested bisexual men dating and practicing safer sex) than other people you’ve dated. This is bisexual men dating baseless stereotype that needs to stop.

He loves women and knows how to please them.

Just because he’s dated dudes doesn’t mean that he’s clueless when it comes to pleasing you. Actually, bisexual men dating, it’s exactly the opposite: he’s ridiculously bisexual men dating to you and will stop at nothing to make you feel like a queen.

It can get weird when he talks about his exes. 

It’s jarring whenever your new beau initially mentions his exes, but it can take extra getting used to when the people he’s dated have names like “Pablo” and richmond va dating over 40 You’ll get over it quickly, but it might be weird at first.

You might end up with insecurities you never thought you’d have.

Does he really want to be with me? What if he’s just biding his time until he’s attracted to someone else? Was the sex better with Pablo? No matter how comfortable you are with yourself and your relationship, these are all things that will pass through your mind at some point. Acknowledge them and move on.

Love is about the person, not the gender.

My ex cared about me because of me, not because of what was or wasn’t between my legs.

Bisexuality is real. It isn’t a stop-over to being gay.

Dating someone who’s bi doesn’t mean that they’re going to eventually “turn gay” despite what people will try and tell you. Some people can be attracted to both men and women, and that’s pretty awesome.

But sometimes, things can change.

When I met my ex-boyfriend, he had dated both women and men. A few years after we broke up, he now exclusively dates men. Does this negate what happened between us? No. Does this happen to everyone? Of course not. Sexuality is fluid and everyone’s personal life story is different, so don’t measure your own experiences against someone else’s.

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To be fair, I used to feel that same uneasiness about dating bisexual men. For whatever reason, bisexuality is certainly not as socially acceptable for men as it is for women—many women are quick to categorize bisexual men as likely gay, but just unwilling to fully come out. (This is certainly not to say that women don't face their fair share of stigmas—it's just that bisexual men seem particularly misunderstood.) The truth, however, bisexual men dating much more nuanced on an individual basis.

The widely held definition of bisexuality is pretty firm: Bisexual people are equally attracted to both men and women. In truth, bisexuality can be even more fluid than that. For example, I dated a self-identified man in college who told me on our first date that he was attracted to men. I asked him if he had slept with any men, and he said he had. I then bisexual men dating him if he had ever 25 year old dating 21 a man, and he said that he hadn't, bisexual men dating. Not only that—he didn't want to. This all shocked me, and in truth, I didn't really understand it. He continued, "I'm more attracted to women, bisexual men dating, but there are some men out there who arouse me."

I realized then that I had been bisexual men dating at bisexuality all wrong.

1. You're not obligated to put "bi" on your dating profiles (but it might help).

It's one of the oldest cliches in the book, that somehow having sex with a man makes you less 'manly' and less attractive to women. But actually the opposite is often true, and society is finally catching on.

I'm a bisexual man. I've had sex with men, women and long lasting relationships with both. Personally, I have no preference. If I find someone entertaining or sexy I'll go for it, we'll work out what's going on in the bedroom when we get there. To me having sex with a woman is amazing and having sex with a man is amazing for different reasons.

Yet many people believe that being bisexual and having sex with men will somehow put women off, as though your masculinity is somehow defined by the gender of the people you date. Actually, according to an Australian study by the School of Health and Social Development, "women in relationships with bisexual men say their partners are better lovers and fathers than straight men." So there you go.

From personal experience I can tell you why bisexual men rate better between the sheets. While straight men develop their moves through a mix of experience and porn, I've actually had sex with other men. I know what other men have done that's impressed me in bed and when I see these awesome moves - I steal them. You can't hope to use your penis right until you've been on the receiving end of one.

It's not all about sex, though. Relationships are important too. So are there women out there who don't mind dating guys who've had sex with men? Well the truth is there are both: some are put off by it and some don't think it's an issue. I don't date anyone biphobic: if a woman or man I go on a date with has a problem with my sexual history that's fine, it's actually a great way to trim the fat in the pursuit of finding someone to spend the rest of my life with. It's sad that there are men and women that are put off but ultimately that's their preference and they just happen to be interested in a different version of man.

My girlfriend is amazing, despite the fact that when we first met I had my tongue down a guys throat. I knew she was something special and luckily the feeling was mutual. She's never had an issue with me being bisexual, she's not insecure and worried that I have 'double the options to cheat' on her. She understands that out of all the men and women, I chose to be with her for a reason - I'm not going to throw that away for an orgasm with a stranger. She also likes that being bisexual means I have a unique perspective on how to treat women - absolutely the same as men.

When you date both men and women it can be confusing when it comes to being the man. But from dating men I've seen what equality really means in a relationship: you play to your talents not your genitals. If you're better at cooking, you do most of the cooking. If they're better at picking places to eat, they pick the places to eat. If you're both bad at cleaning - hire a cleaner. After dating a guy for two and a half years, going back out on the dating scene was an adjustment when it came to how to treat women. I was so used to things being equal, but despite what they tell you, society still isn't entirely ready for that when it comes to men and women. Often, women I dated expected me to pay the first time we went out. Now I'm not rich, I can't be dropping £100 an evening every time I like a girl. I'd be bankrupt in a week.

There is also this issue of being a 'protector' when you're the man in a straight relationship. In my view I signed on to be a boyfriend not a bodyguard, and I don't think it's my place to go calling out and punching people in my girlfriend's life that I'm not happy with. It's her life, I've really no right to get involved in issues that don't concern me unless she asks for my help. Some guys disagree and think their girlfriend is their property to defend.

Being bisexual creates some unique dynamics outside of dating. For example: my straight male friends, do I fancy them? Hell no, they're all awful. Just because I've got the capacity to be attracted to both men and women doesn't mean I'm attracted to every man and woman on the planet. My mates are my mates, I like them for their banter, drinking abilities and how much we rip the piss out of each other. I've no need to date them and let's be honest I'm way out of all their leagues. When it comes to straight men I'm a realist, they aren't interested and I already have women, bi and gay men to choose from that's more than enough.

Some may wonder if having straight friends is awkward as a bisexual. Not in my experience. My straight friends love my bisexual adventures, in fact one of them recently remarked that our group chat has gotten boring since I met my girlfriend. When I was single we traded sex stories like all men do, it just so happens that mine were a mix of men and women and apparently they find that more interesting.

Ultimately, my masculinity is not determined by the people I date, it's determined by me. Modern society has torn up the rule book when it comes to being a man. In this time of transition we have an opportunity to rewrite the rules. As long as we earn money, are respectful of others and can hold a decent conversation, we're golden.

I'm not gay, I'm not straight, I'm a bisexual man and now, in 2017, I feel lucky that I can honestly say I'm a man that I'm happy with.

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Late one Thursday night, my friend and I were looking at OkCupid profiles together. Said friend was new to online dating and wanted me—a seasoned veteran—to take a look at her options. As we perused profiles (most of which were not to her liking), she would quickly say, "This guy looks boring," or "Too short." Finally, we found one she liked. He looked like her type and, more important, didn't come off as a creep. She just was about to message him but stopped short. "Oh wait," she sighed. "He's bisexual."

To be fair, I used to feel that same uneasiness about dating bisexual men. For whatever reason, bisexuality is certainly not as socially acceptable for men as it is for women—many women are quick to categorize bisexual men as likely gay, but just unwilling to fully come out. (This is certainly not to say that women don't face their fair share of stigmas—it's just that bisexual men seem particularly misunderstood.) The truth, however, is much more nuanced on an individual basis.

The widely held definition of bisexuality is pretty firm: Bisexual people are equally attracted to both men and women. In truth, bisexuality can be even more fluid than that. For example, I dated a self-identified man in college who told me on our first date that he was attracted to men. I asked him if he had slept with any men, and he said he had. I then asked him if he had ever dated a man, and he said that he hadn't. Not only that—he didn't want to. This all shocked me, and in truth, I didn't really understand it. He continued, "I'm more attracted to women, but there are some men out there who arouse me."

I realized then that I had been looking at bisexuality all wrong.

I’m bi. There, I said it. I am bi. I like men. I like women. Sexually, romantically, emotionally, intellectually.

Why do I feel I have to say it? Because people make assumptions about your sexuality based on the gender of the person you are with at the time. So bisexuals are perpetually coming out.

As I am writing this piece, and about to appear onSBS Insightabout bisexual relationships, I reflect on how, not so long ago, there was no way that I would have been this “visible”. How could I? Growing up, in my family it was common to hear the odd joke about fags. You know, the ones designed to make people laugh at the expense of homosexuals. All in good spirit, all in good humour. And being a sensitive child, not fitting in with traditional male roles, I was at times called a sissy. Not exactly conducive to self-acceptance.

During my awkward puberty years, it’s little wonder that whatever sexual attraction I may have had for other boys remained deeply buried. Later, as those feelings grew stronger, I made a conscious effort to repress them. For me to accept them could only mean one thing: that I was gay. But I couldn’t be gay! I liked girls too. Since it was either one or the other, I was quite happy to conform with the ‘me’ that no one would make fun of. And it worked … for a while.

In my early 20s, I started exploring my attraction to men. And I found I enjoyed it. At the same time, I was still enjoying going out with women. At last I discovered the meaning of bisexual.

I met the person who went on to become my wife in my late 20s. I told her at the time that I was bisexual. She seemed fine with it. Our marriage lasted 25 years, and we had a son together. It ended, like so many do. Nothing to do with my sexuality. However, after the divorce I gave myself permission to fully explore my sexuality.

For a while, though, I still couldn’t visualise myself in a serious relationship with another man. For me, same-sex fun was just that, something I did for fun. In hindsight, I really think this attitude had more to do with avoiding coming out to my family. I did not want to introduce my male partners.

So the easy way was to keep having relationships with women. Easy? Not so fast!

Because I had made the decision to be honest, I made it clear to any new date that I was bisexual. For most, the disclosure signalled the end of any further discussions. It ranged from a polite “I have nothing against it but not for me” to a deafening silence. It was frustrating. And hurtful. So much for bisexuals having twice as many options. Being totally discounted tends to considerably reduce the opportunities.

Gay men, for some reason, seem to be more accepting of bi guys. Don’t get me wrong, there is still strong biphobia within the gay community. More than once on the apps have I been told to make up my fucking mind. (It is made up, by the way). More than once have I been told that I was being greedy or confused, that it was just a stepping stone to fully coming out as gay. However, despite the fears that I’d jump ship and go with “the other side” at the first opportunity, there seems to be more willingness to take a chance within the gay community.

Bisexuality is not “one size fits all”. I am not representative of the bisexual community, nor do I want to be. I have, in the past few years, discovered many things about myself. I still think there’s a lot more to explore about who I really am. Not that different, really, from anyone else on the sexuality spectrum. I am part of a very diverse community. Confused? Not at all. I know what I want. Greedy? Of course! Aren’t we all to some extent?

People will still assume that I am straight or gay. And that’s fine. But I can see a definite shift in the younger generation. I came out to my then 16-year-old son, Jaydn, nine years ago, as part of a general conversation. He was slightly surprised but totally accepting. A reaction that is a typical of his generation. His support and acceptance were all that mattered to me.

Over the last three years, I’ve finally come out to my whole family. And when they learned my story, they asked if I suffered during those early years, not being able to fully be myself. I didn’t. But it makes me one of the lucky ones, if you look at statistics.

I have no idea about the gender of the person who will accompany me into my twilight years. But I know that they will accept and love the real me.

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There are so many ridiculous (and v ignorant and damaging) myths and misconceptions surrounding bisexuality. And one of the most common comes from straight, non-trans women, who say they wouldn't date a bi man.

Whether this is down to internalised bi/homophobia or just a complete lack of understanding, who knows. But the stigma is real people!

Here, women who've dated bisexual men explain what it's actually like.

1. "It's like dating anyone else. One [guy] was horrible and one was mediocre. This was because of their personalities, not because of their sexual preferences. I did ask about their past partners. This is because I am hella curious and nosy, not because they are bi, and I do it with straight partners too. If people don't want to answer that's fine, of course." [via]

2. "Same as a straight boyfriend really. He keeps pretty quiet about all of his exes, unless specifically asked, and keeps extremely quiet about any sexual acts he has done. I've had FWBs who were bi, and whether it was a different personality or the different level of the relationship, we talked a lot about sex, sex with different genders, and different aspects of that. From my experience FWBs are usually more open in talking about sexual pasts, as there isn't the same comparison." [via]

3. "I'm bi too. It's pretty refreshing to have a bi boyfriend because almost every straight guy I've been with has said something insensitive about bi women at some point. We've talked about our exes, but it isn't in a bi-specific, 'Oh lemme hear about your BI EXPERIENCES' way. [via]

4. "My boyfriend's bi. He's never dated any men (we started dating five years ago when we were 15/16). Sometimes we talk about hot guys together. I wouldn't say that his sexuality has much of an impact on our relationship." [via]

5. "I sometimes like hearing his stories. I think it makes him a better lover. I peg him, and seeing that side is such a turn on." [via]

6. "Like dating any other human being. I don't nose into any sexual history, straight or not. Only difference is we can have relatable gripes about being bi, and the weird biphobia we encounter in the LGBT community." [via]

7. "I've dated one bi guy, but not for very long (he broke things off with me). It's not really any different from dating a straight guy, IMO. I also read a lot of yaoi [Japanese fiction focusing on romance between men] in high school, but I didn't want to fetishise his sexuality, so I didn't press for details." [via]

8. "I'm bi and I've dated two bi dudes. My current SO was, for some reason, embarrassed about being bi, so he told me he was bi like five times on our first date. He said he just wanted to make sure I knew because he liked me. It's not really any different than dating anyone else, except we can comment on [people of all genders] being attractive. Once we ran into his ex girlfriend and ex boyfriend at the same time at a bar. He was embarrassed, but I thought it was funny." [via]

9. "I've had a couple of bi ex boyfriends. The only real difference I ever noticed is that it was awesome being able to jokingly check out people of [all] genders together. It didn't change that I am fundamentally monogamous, and expect that in a relationship. It didn't make me more jealous (I'm bi myself and am generally not a jealous person to begin with), and it also didn't change that.

"So, it's definitely not something my previous partners had to hide or that I was bothered by, but just like their past female partners, I don't want to hear about it in the bedroom. We can definitely still talk about it outside a sexual context though, and if your ex taught you this awesome thing you'd like to try out with me? Then who cares that it was an ex that taught you, or their gender, I'm probably game." [via]

10. "It's the same as dating any guy. My bf told me on the second date, just in case I thought it might be a 'deal breaker', but it wasn't. I don't care at all. He is welcome to tell me about former lovers, or to not. Whatever." [via]

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