Bisexual Quote by Shiri Eisner
““I call myself bisexual because I acknowledge that I have in myself the potential to be attracted—romantically and/or sexually—to people of more than one sex, and/or gender, not necessarily at the same time, not necessarily in the same way, and not necessarily to the same degree.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Queer Theory and Activism, Shiri Eisner, 2018
The speaker defines bisexuality as a fluid, multi‑dimensional attraction that can vary in timing, intensity, and form across genders and sexes.
In simple terms: Bisexuality is a flexible, varied attraction to multiple genders.
Key Takeaway
Accept fluidity and avoid rigid labels.
Themes
identity
sexuality
fluidity
acceptance
Mood
reflective
empowering
thoughtful
Type
personal
definitional
educational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- activism
- education
- support groups
- media representation
Key Concepts
Queer theory
intersectionality
sexual orientation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fluid attraction challenge binary gender norms?
- What support helps people navigate changing attractions?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue bisexuality is a phase or indecisiveness, which can undermine legitimacy.
![“[Bisexuality] is seen as threatening the homosexual/heterosexual and male/female dichotomies, or binarisms, which underpin our gender and sexual identities to such a large extent. In the case of the first three stereotypes, there is a refusal even to acknowledge the existence of bisexuality. It is…” quote by Richard Dunphy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c14/richard-dunphy-49790_bisexual_bisexuality-is-seen-as-threatening-the-h_84895.jpg)
