Definition of bisexual
1a : possessing characters of both sexes and especially both male and female reproductive structures : hermaphroditic bisexual flowersb : of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to members of both sexes; also : engaging in sexual activity with partners of more than one gender
2 : of, relating to, or involving both sexes bisexual reproduction
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June is considered gay pride month, which has morphed over the years into a celebration for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender nonconforming people across the country.
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Brown, herself a bisexual, became the nation's first openly-LGBTQ elected governor last November and Democrat Tina Kotek is the first openly lesbian House Speaker.
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But a recent study published in the Journal of Homosexuality found that gay, bisexual, and lesbian teens who simply switched schools or living situations did not fare as well as their peers who linked up with larger LGBT groups.
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By knowing whether a patient is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight, say public health experts, clinicians can be more alert to a person’s medical needs and more thoughtful in interactions.
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Bella, who came out as bisexual last August, acknowledged that the coming-out process is different for everybody, and that some people have a tougher time than others.
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In contemporary culture, being bisexual is often much more accepted for women than for men.
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First Known Use of bisexual
1793
BISEXUAL Defined for English Language Learners
bisexual
playDefinition of bisexual for English Language Learners
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: sexually attracted to both men and women
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: having both male and female sex parts
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: relating to or involving two sexes
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of bisexual
1a: possessing characters of both sexes and especially both male and female reproductive structures : hermaphroditicb: of, relating to, or characterized by a tendency to be sexually atttracted toward individuals of both sexes : engaging in sexual activity with partners of either sex
2: of, relating to, or involving two sexes bisexual reproduction
bisexual
Medical Definition of bisexual
: a bisexual individual
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