Bisexuality is characterized by the capacity for attraction to more than one gender, which may include people of the same gender and different genders, not necessarily simultaneously, in the same manner, or to the same degree.
The term "bisexual," coined in 1892, refers to a sexual orientation where a person experiences emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to individuals of both sexes. Bisexual individuals, often called "bi," possess a distinct identity separate from the gay or lesbian community. Originally, the term also encompassed genderqueer, pansexual, or asexual identities.
The term "bisexual," coined in 1892, refers to a sexual orientation where a person experiences emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to individuals of both sexes. Bisexual individuals, often called "bi," possess a distinct identity separate from the gay or lesbian community. Originally, the term also encompassed genderqueer, pansexual, or asexual identities.