About You (yes/no or as short as possible please!)
Age:14
Gender:male
Sexuality:Bisexual
Faith: Pagan
Political Stance: Republican
Are you open regarding your sexuality? Very Open
Do you believe homosexuality is morally wrong? No
Do you believe bisexuals are just confused? No
Have you ever identified as bisexual? Yes, i am Bisexual
Do you know someone who has identified as bisexual? Yes
Did you believe that the person was bisexual? Yes
If not, do you believe they were ‘bisexual’ to gain attention? No
The Basics (Everything from here on long answer please!)
1. What is your definition of bisexuality? Being sexually attracted to both men and women
2. Do you believe that bisexuality is a real sexuality? Why or Why not?
it is a real sexuality
3. If an individual hasn’t been sexually active with members of the same sex, do you believe they are truly bisexual, or
just very curious?
Its like being straight, you may not have kissed someone of the same sex, but you know.
4. What is your definition of bi-curiosity?
it doesn't exist, you are bi or curious
5. Do you believe all people are curious? Why or Why not?
Homophobic people are not
Kinsey’s Scale
The scale below outlines the findings of Kinsey’s Scale. The next few questions will be in regards to this scale. The scale:
0 – Completely straight
1 – Mainly straight, very little gay behaviour/interest (curious)
2 – Mostly straight, more than incidentally homosexual
3 – interested in both sexes equally or relatively equally
4 – Mostly gay, more than incidentally heterosexual
5 – Mainly gay, very little straight behaviour/interest
6 – Completely Gay
6. What do you think of Kinsey’s scale?
it works
7. Where do you feel you would place on Kinsey’s scale? Why?
2-4
8. Where do you believe most of the population falls on the scale?
Most of the population is at a 1-2. but about fifteen percent is at a 3-6
9. Where do you believe a bisexual person should fall on the scale?
2-4
10. Do you believe a bisexual person can lean more towards one sex than the other?
Yes
Types of bisexuality
There are different acknowledged types of bisexual, with the following being the main types. The next few questions will be regarding these.
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Concurrent relationship bisexuals – Have relationships with 2 or more people at once. no
Alternating Bisexuals – Will be in a committed, monogamous relationship with one person, and if the relationship ends, they will seek a partner of a different sex. yes
Emotional bisexuals – Are emotionally attracted to both sexes, but only have sexual relationships with one. no
Motivational bisexuals – are sexually active with members of both sexes for personal gain, such as exciting their partner sexually, gaining an LGBT following (in the case of celebrities), or various other reasons (a gay person being married to the opposite sex to put off discrimination, etc). no
Sex-Only Bisexuals – are sexually interested in both sexes, but can only form relationships with one. no
Balanced Bisexuals – are equally attracted to both sexes, and can have relationships with either. yes
Transitional Bisexuals – Are bisexual for a short time as they come to terms with/explore their homosexuality. no
Conditional Bisexuals – People who wouldn’t otherwise be bisexual, but who display homosexual behaviour in a same-sex environment (i.e. inmates in prison, students at a gender-specific school). no
11. Do you believe that all of the above categories are displaying bisexuality? no
12. Which ‘type’ of bisexuality do you think most closely represents bisexuality? Balanced Bisexuals
13. Are there any types of bisexuality which you believe aren’t really bisexual? all but balanced
14. Do you think there are any other types of bisexuality which aren’t listed here? no
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The “Bisexual Trend”
Teens: 15. Have you noticed a rise in the amount of teenagers identifying as bisexual? yes
16. What are your opinions regarding teens identifying as bisexual?
not all of them are
17. Do you believe that bisexuality is just a teen phase which eventually leads to homosexuality?
no
18. Do you believe that bisexuality is something teens experience when going through college, and never touch on again?
no
19. Do you believe that teenagers identifying as bisexual (and eventually relapsing to being straight) has a negative effect on the homosexual community?
no
Adults: 19. Have you yourself gone through a period of bisexuality? Was this a transitional period to homosexuality?
not an adult
20. Do you believe you were truly bisexual during this period of time?
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21. Do you believe someone can be bisexual for their entire life?
yes
22. When a female identifies herself as bisexual, are you less likely to believe her than if a male did the same? Why or why not?
Yes. Females tend do identify as bisexual, and if they aren't, they can go back to being straight without dealing with the grief factor. Men are much more picky about coming out, an are generally more sure when they come out.
23. Do you believe the amount of people ‘faking’ bisexuality has a harmful effect on the homosexual community?
No
‘Barsexuals’ 24. Do you believe that bisexuality is being used as an attention grabbing technique? Why or why not?
no
25. What is your opinion of barsexuals (straight women who kiss other women in bars to get drinks)?
to each their own
26. Do you believe barsexuals are actually bisexual?
no
27. Do you believe barsexuals have a negative effect on the homosexual community?
no
28. Do you yourself know someone who could be described as a barsexual?
no
Long-Term Bisexuality 29. Do you believe someone is still bisexual, even if they are in a lifelong relationship with one person?
yes
30. Do you believe that a person stops being bisexual when they stop displaying bisexual behaviour?
no
31. Would you feel insecure in a long-term relationship with a bisexual person?
no
32. Would you be afraid of infidelity in a long-term monogamous relationship with a bisexual person?
no more than a long term monogamous relationship with a straight or gay person
33. Do you believe bisexual people are capable of being happy in a long-term relationship?
yes
34. Do you believe that bisexuality continues to evolve and change over the course of a person’s life?
not necessarily
Bisexuality and the Homosexual Community
If you are not homosexual, please feel free to move on to the next section of questions. If you would like to answer the following questions, you may still do so. 35. Do you believe that bisexuality challenges the homosexual movement? Why or Why not?
no
36. Do you believe that bisexuals use their heterosexual relationships to gain acceptance from friends and family
members?
not all of them
37. What effects do you believe bisexuality has on the homosexual community?
None
38. Do you believe that gay issues are bisexual issues as well?
no, they are one and the same
39. Do you believe that bisexuals have different issues than homosexuals?
not always
40. Do you believe there is or have you seen examples of biphobia/bi-hate in the homosexual community?
yes
41. How do you believe the homosexual community views bisexuals?
some are accepting, others are not
42. Any other comments/opinions?
Judgmental gays are hippocrites
Bisexuality and the Heterosexual Community
If you are not heterosexual, please feel free to move onto the next set of questions. If you would like to answer the following questions, please feel free to do so.
43. Do you believe bisexual individuals are really just “Closet gay”
no
44. Are you more likely to believe a woman or a man when a person identifies as bisexual?
Man
45. Do you believe female bisexuality is more accepted (and even encouraged) than male bisexuality is?
yes
46. Do you believe that bisexuals are a member of the heterosexual or homosexual community?
Homosexual community. because many bisexual issues identify well with homosexual issues, such as acceptance in a mostly straight world
47. Do you believe that bisexual people are actively interested in threesomes and group sex? not always
48. Do you believe that bisexual people are more promiscuous than people of other sexualities?
no
49. If someone is open and visible regarding their bisexuality(jewellery, facebook, buttons, etc) are you more or less likely to believe that they are really bisexual?
more likely
Any other comments/opinions?
Bisexuals:
If you are not bisexual, please feel free to move onto the next set of questions. If you would like to answer the following questions, please feel free to do so. 50. Do you openly identify as bisexual? Why or Why not?
Yes. I am who i am. I am sexually attracted to both men and women.
51. Do you prefer one sex over the other?
I tend to prefer women
52. Have you been a victim of ‘biphobia’?
yes, every straight man thinks "he likes men, he likes me"
53. Do you find that the homosexual community welcomes you?
Some of the homosexual community do, some don't
54. Do you find that the heterosexual community welcomes you?
some do some don't
55. Do you find that being a visible bisexual (having people know) causes problems with the people around you?
Yes
56. Did you grow up religious?
kind of, sort of.
57. Are you a child from a single-parent family?
Complicated
58. If possible, please name three famous bisexuals whom you are a fan of (really for my own curiosity)
I don't really know of any famous bisexuals. I am a fan of Adam Lambert. He is breaking down barriers in the real world, and the music world.
59. If you would like to, please feel free to share either your story or any other comments/opinions.
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60. Are there any questions that you feel I should have asked? If so, what are they, and what would
your response to them be?
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You may use my survey if you wish. Refer to me as the pink triangle. (long personal story)
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