Are we all naturally bisexual?

[TheMastermind]

Sigmund Freud is famous for many theories regarding sexuality, and to me the most interesting is the theory of innate bisexuality. Innate bisexuality means that we are born not preferring men or women, that our gay or straight label is caused by constant conditioning by our peers. What do you people thing? Is he right or wrong? Any ideas to share?:what:

[tripolar]

I think that could be true because im do not think that people are born gay, bi, or lesbian Your sexuality may come from life experiences can help determine that. I like if your parents teach you to like the opposite sex that would have a factor. Also your parents presence, they say that some gay people lacked a father figure. I also think your experiences in your teen years contribute too.

[drpepper21]

you start with no sexual preferance at all, as a baby you have no need for sex.

[nick]

I do tend to believe that everyone is essentiall bisexual and that its a sliding scale. Some people are at opposite ends of that scale, some of us are somewhere in the middle.

[Reality]

No.
I actually doubt many aspects of bisexuality itself, so I obviously don't believe anyone's born bisexual.

You're not born with an initial sexuality, it developes through puberty.

[Brilliance]

I've often thought of this as well and yes I agree, and I agree with Nick that some of us are at the further ends of the scale then others.

[Reality]

I've often thought of this as well and yes I agree, and I agree with Nick that some of us are at the further ends of the scale then others.
How, though? How can you put *everyone* in a group saying they're bisexual?

I'm not attracted to the same sex at all. Neither sexually, emotionally nor physically, I don't get an erection of the thought of any guy.

Many men and women aren't at all attracted to the same sex.

Sure, I acknowledge if a guy is good looking/cute to look at, but with that logic I'm also attracted to animals and children, so is everyone a pedo and beasto?

[Brilliance]

I didn't mean it like that, I'm straight, but I don't think everyone is born with a sexuality, I think everyone is born liking both and experiences in your life determine what you prefer.

[YourFriend]

I do tend to believe that everyone is essentiall bisexual and that its a sliding scale. Some people are at opposite ends of that scale, some of us are somewhere in the middle.

Agree totally.

[JimSauce]

I agree that everyone is bisexual to an extent, but I think our "real" sexuality is determined by something with less variables than peers or our surroundings.

[tbboltz92]

Not a bad explanation

[obiwan94]

Dunno...while environment could have some effect, I do believe that there are genetics involved in determining sexuality. Plenty of people are gay and have had completely straight upbringings, so much so that they feel ashamed of being gay and think its wrong.

[Skuller818]

I think your just born or it devolps over time but not based on your environment. But overall I think being gay is natural and not a choice. the way you are. The whole thing about "your life experiences determine it" doesn't seem to fit in all cases. For example a study shows that a child adopted by 2 gay partners are not more likely to be homosexual. People in India are prosecuted for being gay but that doesn't stop people in India from being gay. I do think some things can be determined by your environment (example: your willingness to be naked, and/or experiment with member of the same sex) but I think your born how you are in terms of who your most attracted to.

[TheMastermind]

I'm not saying that you start by liking both guys and girls, but that we are just not geared into a certain way before birth. We develop our gender identity, true, but it has more to do with our surroundings than our hormones.

[orangecounty]

I don't think it is valid to say EVERYONE is bisexual. There are many people who are strictly straight and many who are strictly gay where the other sex does absolutely nothing to turn them on. I guess for the rest of the population, it could be a varying level of bisexuality. I am not in other people's brains so I wouldn't know...however I do think people's sexuality can slightly transform throughout their lives as they mature (I have seen it firsthand in my sister).

[frothinsam]

i think we r all born bisexual,and remain bi but become more straight or gay and that out life experiences and surroundings do play a part in that

[RobbieDixon]

I think he is Correct =D

[Rogue27]

I think we are all born with bisexuality to a point. But your experiences in life out weigh that bisexuality, it is what your mind fiinds attractive.

[Triceratops]

:arrow: Moved to Teen Sexuality.

[mosaic.]

In my perspective, bisexuality is a choice. To me, it's a choice to experiment with both sexes.

"Straight-curious" does not exist, in my opinion. It's just a cover-up, if you as me.

[RobbieDixon]

To me, this makes so much sense

[Strength]

Sigmund Freud is famous for many theories regarding sexuality, and to me the most interesting is the theory of innate bisexuality. Innate bisexuality means that we are born not preferring men or women, that our gay or straight label is caused by constant conditioning by our peers. What do you people thing? Is he right or wrong? Any ideas to share?:what:

What a load of rubbish. I've been attracted to females since I can remember! And if this BS were true, wouldn't the same apply to animals as well? surely your not going to tell me that Great white sharks are only mating with the opposite sex because of what their peers tell them is normal?:what:

[The Harlequin]

No.
I actually doubt many aspects of bisexuality itself, so I obviously don't believe anyone's born bisexual.

You're not born with an initial sexuality, it developes through puberty.

You doubt aspects of bisexuality...?
Sorry ~ what?

It 'ent like a religion dude, this is real enough ~ there are a good number of us about. Yes people use it as a stepping stone for admitting they're gay but that's a sad pattern that none of us can do anything about.

And if you assume it's for attention then you're in for a nasty surprise ~ I'm a public enough figure to have plenty of the stuff thanks, I make people laugh. Some sick b***ards don't care what rection they get from people so long as they get one ~ but these people have their own problems...

And most all of them, you will find, are straight...

[Zan0ra]

This is a tough question. But I certainly don't think you can turn any sexuality in the blink of an eye. No one really knows the answer to this question but we can keep guesing

[Yesterdays Hero]

I think it's true. I think we are born without any sexual preferences at all, and then depending on what our life experiences are we'll either go one way or the other, or maybe even get stuck in the middle.

[malibueedudde]

i thnk its true, like why are dancers usually gay? because there ALWAYS around girls growing up, not just like dateing, and why arent football players? cause there grown up around guys

thats just my view

[sebas]

i think everyone has their share of curiosity, so yeah i think its true

[SlightlySane]

I my honest opinion (after studying psychology) it has appeared to me the Frued is a perveted creep who believed that even those as young as 2 are driven by the need to find sexual plessures. He sickens me to great reaches. I believe that your sexuality is something that over all is determined by your soul. It's something that you can't fight. As it has been proven gay couples have adopted kids at young ages and many of those kids do consider themselves straight. Enviornment may have a slight impact but I think that we will never truely know until the day we die what causes us to have the sexuallities we do

[thepieman]

I sort of agree, but I think it's more accurate to say we are all born asexual rather than bisexual, before our environment helps determine our sexuality.

[Strength]

I can say with 100% truth that I've always been attracted to females since I can remember and the whole idea of us being born bi-sexual is down right stupid, do you really think as a species we would
naturally try to mate the same sex? that's moronic, nature and evolution don't point us in a certain direction just for the hell of it!

Just a down right stupid idea, a man CAN'T have babies with another man. So why would we be born to be attracted to both sexes? Have some god damn common sense people. It's not rocket science. :mad:

[MichaelAdams1993]

I think that saying we are bi-sexual at birth is the wrong wording. Its more like in the begining we are an open slate and I am a strong believer of the environment producing your sexuality. My mom and dad divorced when I was two and even though my mom remarried when i was about 4 I never became close with the guy and I am gay. I think this is in strong relation to my connection with my mom. However, I do have a relationship with my dad but it isn't as strong.

I know that not all gays have the same thing and some gays are really close to their dads and maybe some even have equal connections with both parents or live in a house with a male and female role model. I think there is also something in us, not specifically are genes, that makes us who we are. Being gay or straight is based on who WE are as people and a majority of this is decided by how we are brought up but some of us is just who we are from birth.

I know this kind of rambles and thanks for reading but I have always wondered about this topic and it strikes a strong cord with me for some reason.

[Hyper]

I my honest opinion (after studying psychology) it has appeared to me the Frued is a perveted creep who believed that even those as young as 2 are driven by the need to find sexual plessures. He sickens me to great reaches. I believe that your sexuality is something that over all is determined by your soul. It's something that you can't fight. As it has been proven gay couples have adopted kids at young ages and many of those kids do consider themselves straight. Enviornment may have a slight impact but I think that we will never truely know until the day we die what causes us to have the sexuallities we do

Lol I agree with you on Freud and opinion

I like my theory on that he was a sick, perverted creep who also spent much time in the Austrian mountains collecting random herbs and using them to enlighten himself.. x.x

[The Joker]

I'll go against the grain, this DOESN'T make a lot of sense to me.

[dredgegolgari]

What a load of rubbish. I've been attracted to females since I can remember! And if this BS were true, wouldn't the same apply to animals as well? surely your not going to tell me that Great white sharks are only mating with the opposite sex because of what their peers tell them is normal?:what:

Animals are a different story.... Animals dont have sex for pleasure.. animals probably dont even feel love... the only reason animals mate is the natural continuation of their species.

Humans, however, are different. We are smart enough to feel love, and we dont nessicarily need to reproduce.

As for me, i think its a bit of genetics mixed with envirornment....

And you cant forget religion...
In Ancient Greece, almost 50% of people were bisexual

[Fourth Dimension]

I Totally Agree With It I Think We All Have A Little Bisexuality In Us

[amongthefirst]

Ignore this post. I was confused at the time. :(

[xGreenling]

http://www.kinseyinstitute.org/research/ak-hhscale.html

I do believe that ALMOST without exception, most animal species are bisexual to some degree. Maybe only a very little bit, but most people probably are capable of some degree romantic and/or sexual attraction to those of the same physical sex and/or gender expression as themselves.

[Grey fox]

I've recently read in a scientific journal (Yup, i'm a nerd... Well, it was New Scientist!) that there is a genetic link to homosexuality, and it is NOT something that is caused by conditioning from peers.

What peers can do if affect how open-minded you are and your desire to try new things.

At a base level though, its pre-determined

[MisterMonster]

i think sigmund freud got it right.

[TexasRangersKid]

i believe everyone is, we all have the potential to be with the same sex and enjoy it, ive made many of my mates question