Then the latter isn’t an independent term if pansexuals are bisexuals by definition (they are; “all” is “more than one”), and many bisexuals identify as pansexual. This will depend on bisexuality currently existing. Pansexuality can’t be divorced from bisexuality unless we abandon every concept of bisexuality in addition to “attraction to simply two genders,” which came from outside our community, misunderstands exactly exactly how nonbinary identification functions, and incredibly frequently originates from a mindset that is transphobic.
Certain, don’t assume all self identified bisexual views themselves as drawn to all genders. Considering that many cisgender people don’t see themselves as drawn to transgender or nonbinary people, that is to be anticipated. Irrespective, stating that pansexuals are not bisexual ignores the fact that almost all definitions of bisexuality either clearly state or indicate attraction to all or any genders.
Being a disclaimer, this logic does not affect “gay” and “lesbian.” While “gay” simply defines being interested in the exact same sex, “lesbian” typically denotes (from somebody who is not a guy) exclusive attraction to females (and nonbinary people who aren’t solely male aligned), which homosexual men inherently never experience. Continue reading