What Is It Like to Be Young and Bisexual?
I find a lot of pleasure in my sexuality. It’s a natural part of me and not hiding or changing it gives me a real sense of freedom to be myself. ~~ Yvette, Australia, age 24 It is hard to be a bisexual youth. Most people don’t give us enough credit – they think we are too young to know, or that we are going through a phase. ~~ Todd, South Carolina, age 20 This is a difficult question to answer. There is no particular lifestyle attached to bisexuality. Bisexual people come in all shapes and sizes, from all sorts of occupations, and with all levels of education. Bisexuals may or may not be in relationships. Your sexual orientation does not determine who you are or what you do. You may choose to spend your time and energy on friendships or studies. Bisexuals may, however, suffer discrimination or violence because of misperceptions and prejudice from people who are straight, gay, or lesbian. This is why organizations work for bisexual rights and to alleviate misperceptions about bisexual p
