EXPLAINING BISEXUALITY

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  • @colibritube
    @colibritube Před 5 lety +1665

    I am bisexual but I forget about boys when I see Shannon

  • @jarodsown2596
    @jarodsown2596 Před 5 lety +796

    I've been married to a bisexual girl (I'm a guy) for 14 years and have never once no longer considered her bisexual. That's how she was when we met, that's how she'll always be, it will never change, I will never expect it to change, and never want it to change. It's who she is. Its who I love.

    • @marchels9649
      @marchels9649 Před 5 lety +6

      Jarod Myrick wow 👍

    • @littleteachers4875
      @littleteachers4875 Před 4 lety +3

      Yaaay

    • @sdfr7724
      @sdfr7724 Před 4 lety +4

      Jarod Makes What He Wants
      Oh buddy, I bet you do “never want it to change.”
      Ménage à trois anyone?

    • @vonpaldanius
      @vonpaldanius Před 4 lety +27

      @@sdfr7724 being bi doesn't mean there's any more chances to a 3some: this cliche assumption has to die out

    • @PeachPlastic
      @PeachPlastic Před 4 lety +14

      @@sdfr7724 fuck off.

  • @marienuit2344
    @marienuit2344 Před 4 lety +134

    "2018 is scary"
    Me, watching this in 2020: (: (: (: (: (: pls send help :) :) :) :)

    • @adriana-jc8py
      @adriana-jc8py Před 3 lety

      Girlll.... let me tell you, we've been through it!!

    • @ghostagent3552
      @ghostagent3552 Před 3 lety +1

      My school principal gave a speech, claiming George Floyd was a warlock and the BLM movement were caused by witches and warlocks. Seriously. This is 2020, not the 1650s.

  • @melissaannette6546
    @melissaannette6546 Před 5 lety +358

    The level of importance of having someone who identifies as a lesbian explain bisexuality so simply and openly is incredible. There is such a stigma around bisexuality and lesbians hating on us (some, not all) that this is great on that level, as well as the broad level socieatial level. Your the best!!!

    • @Ameliamaemay1990
      @Ameliamaemay1990 Před 5 lety +5

      Melissa Annette could not agree more!! I am dating a woman and I find myself using the word “queer” to describe myself because bi is such an uncomfortable thing for me to describe myself as because of experiences I’ve had with lesbian women/trying to date lesbian women. I love that she addressed that we’re not just kissing girls for attention/fun (not saying it’s not fun haha but ya know) because I feel like that stereotype is what kept me so confused about my own sexuality for so long. It was brushed off as something funny I’d do at parties aka the only place where I felt comfortable enough to make out with ANYONE hahaha not just women. And it also wasn’t seen as “real” like technically I cheated on my first boyfriend with a girl, he was not present hahaha but everyone just thought it was a funny thing I did and he so didn’t care because he assumed it was just me having fun at a party or whatever (not saying cheating is ok by any means!!! Just saying that at 17 I was confused...and made a mistake but no one even cared cause everything is so heteronormative!!!) and technically I lost my virginity to a girl but again that was seen as just something “funny” I did after a party......but again when do teenagers hook up....usually after or at parties!!!! Soooo it took a while for me to see it as my own sexual identity because everyone else seemed to find those moments funny party tricks and then third year university came along and I was like huh.....I like this person and no one is telling me that liking her is silly/funny etc. and I am NOT going to parties with her hahaha But even after that it took years of working on dealing with internalized bi-erasure to get to a point where I even considered having a real relationship with a woman. Long story short - what we say about people who aren’t just into women or just into men aka bi or queer or however they choose to identify really matters and can REALLY mess with a person’s mind. So, let’s not do that....💁🏻‍♀️

    • @memethingz6004
      @memethingz6004 Před 2 lety

      And lots of bis hate lesbians yet no one cares

  • @aleks89308
    @aleks89308 Před 5 lety +1952

    I feel like bisexuality is so misunderstood

    • @bingbong-yu9et
      @bingbong-yu9et Před 5 lety +24

      Alex. As a pans, I feel like pansexuality is more misunderstood and made fun of than actual bisexuality. But hey, we’re judged someway or another.

    • @aleks89308
      @aleks89308 Před 5 lety +37

      boujee bitch Even some of the LGBTQ+ community don‘t support the idea, that besides gay and lesbians, there are other orientations, that ACTUALLY exist

    • @hanzib31
      @hanzib31 Před 5 lety +30

      @@bingbong-yu9et just because pan is misunderstood, doesn't mean bi isnt still really misunderstood. I identify as bi (but am probably more pan) and have had many a weird conversation with people about it. People ask some really odd questions 😂

    • @YouWillGetThereBuddy
      @YouWillGetThereBuddy Před 5 lety +20

      @@bingbong-yu9et you see the thing is that this comment wasn't talking about pansexuality being misunderstood (which everyone can agree that it is).... Stop trying to invalidate bisexual struggles cuz you wanna be noticed.

    • @bingbong-yu9et
      @bingbong-yu9et Před 5 lety +2

      Add Caption Here I’m not saying bisexuality is not misunderstood you crackhead. I’m simply saying that there’s nothing complex between liking a boy and a girl, because that’s obvious. The only thing that is misunderstood about bisexuality is that it’s “not a thing” that you’re either gay or straight if you’re in a relationship with either gender. Other people on the other hand, think that omnisexuality isn’t even sexual orientation, which is why I think it’s bashed more than bisexuality. When do people go around saying “you cant be bisexual because there’s only one gender”. Never. I’ve been told that I’m crazy and ignorant for thinking that there’s more than one gender and that I’m bisexual, not pansexual. I just love someone no matter what, because I value their soul and their heart before what’s in between their legs and what they choose to identify themselves as. That’s more harder to explain then bisexuality, so stop coming for me just because you feel so damn offended.

  • @thecoolestgingerkid
    @thecoolestgingerkid Před 5 lety +1860

    Exposing Rose and Rosie with that video lmao

    • @finchclarke8280
      @finchclarke8280 Před 5 lety +45

      Alexandra omg ikr when she said it i was like “oh wow the content gold that rose used to post 👌🏽” 😂😂😂

    • @62sweetiepie
      @62sweetiepie Před 5 lety +12

      It's only fair since they bag on Shannon all the time hahahaha

  • @a.lexbian
    @a.lexbian Před 5 lety +296

    Biphobia and bisexual erasure baffles me ngl, there’s no logic behind it, especially when it’s coming from within the LGBT+ community

    • @a.lexbian
      @a.lexbian Před 5 lety +29

      Nicole Smrekar I’m not even bisexual, I’m lesbian but I still stand by my original statement

    • @nicolesmrekar2046
      @nicolesmrekar2046 Před 5 lety +1

      @@a.lexbian Uh huh, and I'm a unicorn. lol Jesus the shit you people claim when you don't have a valid response.

    • @a.lexbian
      @a.lexbian Před 5 lety +25

      Nicole Smrekar and a grumpy unicorn at that, Jesus. Honestly though, if you have nothing better to do than come on this video and comment hate on a group of people, that says a lot more about you than it does about them. And you’re not even being cordial towards someone of your same sexuality so I honestly wish you the best cause I have the feeling you’re going to lose a lot of amazing people in your life if you can’t learn to just be nice. We don’t have to be on opposing sides.

    • @nicolesmrekar2046
      @nicolesmrekar2046 Před 5 lety

      @@a.lexbian You're not my "same sexuality". I can spot that from miles away. lol
      Explain how we could possibly be on the same side of this. I don't see how that would be possible.

    • @a.lexbian
      @a.lexbian Před 5 lety +22

      Nicole Smrekar If your only argument is trying to define my sexuality based purely off of a profile picture and a comment, you’re not someone worth arguing with. Being lesbian doesn’t have to do with the fact that I’m feminine or that I care about bisexual people. It purely has to do with who I love and am attracted to being solely females. If you really had any respect for anyone in or any knowledge about the community or “reality” you claim to be a part of, you’d know that. Frankly, I know my sexuality and any people I’m in relationships with do too so that’s really all that matters. If you don’t believe I’m a lesbian, that’s really not my problem, it doesn’t change the truth. And the fact you think you have any credibility in defining a stranger’s sexuality is ridiculous and pathetic.
      And I wasn’t saying we are on the same side, obviously we have disagreements, but I’m saying that you’re acting as if different groups of people or people with differing beliefs have to be enemies when they don’t. The world doesn’t have to be a one man show, not everyone is out to get you so you don’t need to be out to get everyone else.
      Have a nice day Nicole, I hope you overcome the insecurities that are making you so judgmental.

  • @racheltyree
    @racheltyree Před 5 lety +123

    As a bi, the struggle is real. The moment they hear the word bi, they run to the woods 🤦‍♀️

    • @theunchosenone1
      @theunchosenone1 Před 5 lety +1

      Because its not real

    • @arisjmx
      @arisjmx Před 4 lety +11

      the chosenone91 go educate urself, it’s real. u clearly haven’t watched the video

    • @freelyroaming364
      @freelyroaming364 Před 3 lety

      @@arisjmx it being real does not mean that it is not morally wrong, humanity are degenerating

    • @memethingz6004
      @memethingz6004 Před 2 lety

      No one does that

    • @jackietrinket4659
      @jackietrinket4659 Před 2 lety +1

      @@freelyroaming364 lmao your way of thinking is degenerating

  • @GeorgiaBridgersYT
    @GeorgiaBridgersYT Před 5 lety +2593

    loved this!!

  • @carolinarobles19dcrl
    @carolinarobles19dcrl Před 5 lety +1451

    Where are those bisexuals who struggle? 🙋🏿‍♀️

  • @jet6166
    @jet6166 Před 4 lety +106

    There are also people who don't like Apples or banana's

  • @VJM8796
    @VJM8796 Před 5 lety +223

    The first LGBT person I came out to (gay girl) immediately asked me “are you sure you’re not just gay or straight ? Real bisexuals are rare”
    I expected her to be supportive but I just got disappointed instead...

    • @moltenkitty7157
      @moltenkitty7157 Před 5 lety +16

      They just need to educate themself :p dont lose hope and in the meantime know you are beautiful and valid

    • @BeautyMonster1000
      @BeautyMonster1000 Před 5 lety +19

      Been there... I was once chatting up a girl I was attracted to and when I brought up the fact that I'm bisexual she was just like "Oh, that's a shame. I don't date bisexuals. You know, because they're just gonna end up cheating on me with a guy." I was like... Really? So I said, your loss. Biiii! Lol! :D

    • @ceryslilyy
      @ceryslilyy Před 5 lety +9

      i’m sorry that happened to you

    • @laney2403
      @laney2403 Před 5 lety +2

      My experience was the total opposite. I came out as gay to my mom (who is now very supportive!) and she said "are you sure you aren't bisexual?" (clearly she was hoping there was still a chance I'd get with a guy but still).

    • @drakebell5649
      @drakebell5649 Před 5 lety +1

      @@theunchosenone1 hey can you give real proof of this?

  • @atothejjj
    @atothejjj Před 5 lety +564

    I feel like I've been hugged

  • @nells_productions
    @nells_productions Před 5 lety +480

    When she showed Rose and Rosie’s old video I died 😂😂❤️

  • @EmiArancibia
    @EmiArancibia Před 5 lety +698

    IM GONNA ADD SPANISH SUBTITLES TO THIS VIDEO AND COME OUT TO MY PARENTS

    • @Tejaswini.Arikathota
      @Tejaswini.Arikathota Před 5 lety +2

      EmiArancibia how did it go?!

    • @EmiArancibia
      @EmiArancibia Před 5 lety +1

      @@Tejaswini.Arikathota i haven't work in it yet :/

    • @Tejaswini.Arikathota
      @Tejaswini.Arikathota Před 5 lety +11

      EmiArancibia okay, take your time, no pressure... but stay strong in the face of anything, I’m rooting for you ♥️

    • @EmiArancibia
      @EmiArancibia Před 5 lety +3

      @@Tejaswini.Arikathota oooow thanks ❤️

    • @marahabd2012
      @marahabd2012 Před 5 lety +4

      Good luckk!

  • @nephew1216
    @nephew1216 Před 5 lety +106

    Idk about anyone else but as a bisexual woman I’ve been over sexualized. Meaning I’ve had guy partners who have thought oh you’re bisexual that’s cute we can have a threesome at some point. I’ve had girls who thought I was just horny and would eventually leave them for a man partner. I’ve had girls walk away from me because I was bisexual which blows my mind because just because I’m bi doesn’t mean I’m going to leave you at some point for a man. That’s not how bisexuality works. Sorry but this has happened to me and I had to get it off my chest lmao

    • @samtio6725
      @samtio6725 Před 5 lety +4

      girls freak out about that coz they believe that bi girls = bi curious an so, one day or another they'll "need" to go back to straight relationships

    • @Neophema
      @Neophema Před 5 lety +4

      @sam tio I've actually had several bi girls (who've been in relationships with women) tell me that they miss having sex with a man after a while. :/

    • @missylarsson3517
      @missylarsson3517 Před 5 lety +5

      Neophema Yeah but isn’t that just part of being in a relationship? If they’d be with a man they’d say they miss women. I’ve heard many straight people in relationships say they miss dating (and fucking) other people. I would not read too much into it. Does not mean they will actually cheat. Just a tragic reality of most relationships that at some point you will ”miss” having sex with others.

    • @Neophema
      @Neophema Před 5 lety

      Missy Larsson Yeah, I guess you're right. :)

    • @samtio6725
      @samtio6725 Před 5 lety +3

      @@Neophema it's not about missing having sex with man but trying hard to make a straight relationship work. My ex gf actually dumped me for this reason because it's "easier" to be with a man she said..

  • @AlaynaJoyOfficial
    @AlaynaJoyOfficial Před 5 lety +1356

    THIS VIDEO SHANNON 😭💗💜💙

  • @maluvidazocar2895
    @maluvidazocar2895 Před 5 lety +564

    If I have to pick betweet Shannon's videos and any other videos on CZcams, I'd most likely to choose Shannon's 99.99999999% of the time.

  • @alexisoutt1428
    @alexisoutt1428 Před 5 lety +300

    I’ve only slept with and dated men because I’m now married and didn’t realize I was bisexual until after I got married. But my whole life, I almost never found a guy attractive until after I developed strong emotional feelings. However I always found girls very intimidating and got flustered around them and many girls I would find myself attracted to in the most casual interactions. So despite identifying as straight for the first 19 years of my life, only having experiences with men, and being very happily married to a man, I believe that my sexual preference is in fact screwed more towards females. Nothing wrong with that, in fact it changes nothing about my life as I happily plan to remain in my hetero marriage for the rest of my life. It’s just something to ponder, recognize, and it gives me more insight into the lgbtq community. And if I hadn’t already found the love of my life it is fascinating to wonder if I would have experimented and swung more towards female relationships. I don’t think being in a lifelong hetero relationship makes me less bisexual. It’s not something that switches off and on just because of your current partner’s gender. I think it’s funny that people see bisexual girls as on again off again lesbians. That’s ridiculous.

    • @mommyandbabybelle7115
      @mommyandbabybelle7115 Před 5 lety +18

      Alexis Outt love this comment. I have had a relationship with a female before I met my now husband, but was never comfortable in admitting that I was bisexual. It’s only now I am - very happily - married that I have accepted this. It’s hard for friends to understand as they assume my relationship with my ex was a “phase” and now I’m with a male I am “straight”. No. I am bi. I always will be bi. I just happen to be married and have 2 children with a male. Bizarre how people view things!

    • @theunchosenone1
      @theunchosenone1 Před 5 lety +7

      Stfu youre straight

    • @ddoltikim412
      @ddoltikim412 Před 5 lety

      You're right unless girls whom you got involved with didn't get hurt inside lol

    • @indiannamoon7171
      @indiannamoon7171 Před 5 lety +5

      Thank you for this comment, I really needed to be reminded that I'm not alone ❤

    • @lucky5alex
      @lucky5alex Před 4 lety +2

      I have a similar experience and this is so comforting to hear.

  • @michelleengelberts
    @michelleengelberts Před 5 lety +257

    I have once heard that 60% of the world population is bisexual. They might not identify as bi but they are in some way attracted to both genders. So I don't know why people still find it so hard to understand. Love isn't complicated, people are. I am a lesbian but some people ask me if I would ever date a bi girl.. Uhm yes!!?! 🤷🏼‍♀️Why wouldn't I? Just because she likes both genders doesn't mean she is going to cheat on me, leave me for a boy (when a lesbian can leave me for an other girl as well), or that she misses 'something' when she is with me. It really isn't that hard people.

    • @iehimdeniz7964
      @iehimdeniz7964 Před 5 lety +8

      Yeah it's true my ex gf(lesbian) leaved me for another girl before 5 days 😭😂 i don't know why i am writing this comment it is absolutely irrelevant to the topic.
      And i am the bisexual one

    • @shashwath100
      @shashwath100 Před 5 lety +1

      Hello @michelle, I have heard many times in videos and all people saying that they are gay. My question is...
      1) How will they themselves know that they are gay?
      2) even if you are why need to tell the world. "Coming out of closet thing" what and why is that?
      I really do not understand this concept. So can you please explain it to me in a most easy way that I can get. Please it is a sincear request.

    • @theunchosenone1
      @theunchosenone1 Před 5 lety

      Bullshit

    • @Muirmaiden
      @Muirmaiden Před 4 lety +4

      Some people prefer not to define or label their sexuality. "You fall in love with who you fall in love with." In some ways, bisexuals have a harder time because people can't understand how they can be attracted to both genders instead of one.

    • @catemaynard5550
      @catemaynard5550 Před 4 lety +3

      @@shashwath100 I know this is really late and you've probably found an answer or won't see this, but I'll answer your questions anyway to the best of my ability
      1. How do you know? Well, it's like knowing that that's your favorite show, or knowing you love your pet, it's just there sorta. For me I I find boys and girls both attractive (mainly girls though ngl) and I just know it. It's like you know that the grass is green. I personally also had a crush on this other girl so that's a solid way to find out haha, but you don't need to experiment nessasarily, it's not you haven't found the right guy/girl it's just who you are
      2. Why come out? First off, once your "out" (openly bi, gay, trans, pan ect) your not constantly hiding part of yourself. When some of my friends talk about hot boys, I just sit there akwardly in the corner trying to to appear too gay (lol) it makes it easier in a way, since you don't feel guilty or like your hiding something. You don't need to come out (but in my opinion it makes it easier, but also so much harder haha) also then people don't assume your straight and are less surprised in the future (being trans is a whole different thing by the way, or non binary, since your changing yourself and need to explain to people so they still know it's you and along with just knowing there's also things like body dysmorphia, if that's spelled right)
      This may differ from person to person of course, but I think that's what I hear people saying most hope that helped :)

  • @blbrz8
    @blbrz8 Před 5 lety +611

    I’m bisexual. I like women more than men but have been in relationships with both genders in my life. There are still friends of mine to this day, even who are in the LGBTQ community, who make comments that I am a lesbian because I date more women than men. Or who make comments such as, when am I just gonna admit it, that I’m a lesbian, etc. It is so frustrating, and I’ve told them before that I am bisexual and explained the spectrum thing. Anyway, thank you for making this video & acknowledging us. It means a lot! 💜💙💓

    • @blbrz8
      @blbrz8 Před 5 lety +13

      I also know that if I got into a relationship with a cis man, some would question the authenticity of it. Well, that’s their problem, not mine. I’m just living my life for me! ❤️

    • @allisontunchi3053
      @allisontunchi3053 Před 5 lety +9

      baby sinclair i can definitely relate to what you said. I feel like in my life i have gone through the exact same thing. I consider myself more gay than bi and have been in a current long term relationship with a girl but i still find guys attractive and have been with guys in the past. People have called me so many different things and in fact whenever i was seeing a guy my friends thought it was more weird than if i was with a girl. They would say its not real and that theres no way i could really have feelings for a guy cuz im "too gay". Idk I've gone through struggles with trying to figure myself out for years to the point that i now don't like to label myself at all as really anything. I like what i like and i love who i love no matter the gender its all about the person. But when it comes to love and relationships I definitely feel it more and stronger with girls. But ya, the struggle is real lol. Shannon definitely explained it very well in this video. I could relate to a lot of what she said as well. 🦄🌈💕

    • @angelicakosasih
      @angelicakosasih Před 5 lety +9

      I feel you!! Living in a society where the community is not accepted, it’s really frustrating when my friends see someone who dated girls date a guy and they would say, “oh she finally goes to the right path”. 🙄

    • @YoSoyMadita
      @YoSoyMadita Před 5 lety

      baby sinclair the fucking true!!!!!! ...

    • @alejandraguillen950
      @alejandraguillen950 Před 5 lety +11

      baby sinclair same! I told my friend I’m bi and she’s like “are you sure? I think you’re full on gay” and I’m like “my ex is a guy. I’m also attracted to men. Not as often as I am to women, but still like some men” and she’s like “no, I’m sure you’re full on gay”

  • @RandomVideos-zf1br
    @RandomVideos-zf1br Před 5 lety +304

    I’m still questioning my sexuality and that’s fine

  • @Ella-cg8he
    @Ella-cg8he Před 5 lety +98

    This is the absolute best explanation of bisexuality ever.

  • @vivsgm7538
    @vivsgm7538 Před 5 lety +303

    I like Apples,
    and Bananas,
    And
    Oranges
    [EDIT]
    And Cherries.
    Yep, I just do.
    So, I'm VERY Queer 🌈
    Disclaimer:
    I don't like fruit salads.

    • @emelyn.28
      @emelyn.28 Před 5 lety +11

      I mean fruit salads are all chopped fruits... So I wouldn't like chopped off things...

    • @type2gurl296
      @type2gurl296 Před 5 lety +2

      I don’t like tossed salad 🥗

    • @space.apples
      @space.apples Před 5 lety +4

      @@alexjoneswasright1274 *you're
      Also, you don't need to be mean, if you don't like it, you can just go somewhere else.

  • @rykelmenor
    @rykelmenor Před 5 lety +221

    I just want to go back, back to 99.999999999999999999999%

    • @nowthisisliving
      @nowthisisliving  Před 5 lety +24

      I'm screaming!!

    • @rileyadams772
      @rileyadams772 Před 5 lety

      @@nowthisisliving What if I would 50% of the time chose a girl and 50% of the time chose a guy, but 99.9999999999999% of the time chose an apple?

    • @billiemss5817
      @billiemss5817 Před 5 lety

      AAAAAAAaAAAAAh xD

  • @sarakiley4612
    @sarakiley4612 Před 5 lety +437

    I don’t like apples 🍎 or bananas 🍌
    #asexual #strawberries

  • @dekelneedstime411
    @dekelneedstime411 Před 5 lety +106

    WHAT AN ALLY
    WHAT AN ICON
    -bi gal here, thanks a lot Shannon

  • @sionednortheast9524
    @sionednortheast9524 Před 5 lety +19

    i'm a lesbian but i fully support bi individuals. you guys are amazing and you don't deserve any of the negative stereotypes and hate. it just never made sense to me why someone would get pissed at someone else purely because of who they like... i wish people would just be more loving in a world that's already so full of hate

  • @Kate-fb5rp
    @Kate-fb5rp Před 5 lety +96

    This means the world to me, especially as you’re not bi yourself and are speaking up for us. You’re such a good person, i love you so much 💕

  • @MsDickerz
    @MsDickerz Před 5 lety +304

    YESS!! I’ve been waiting for this!! 💕💕
    Edit: Ahh yes Shannon you explained this so well thank you!! Being bi can be so tough and I feel as though everyone needs to watch this! 🙏 Love you!!
    P.S Without sounding self promotey, if any of you bisexuals out there are struggling a little (or thriving) I create LGBT content on my channel with a strong focus on bringing awareness to bisexuality if you ever need some more bi content to watch. 😇😇

  • @sarawheart5670
    @sarawheart5670 Před 5 lety +2

    I NEEDED to hear that, so bad. SO bad. You seriously just ended this internal battle I had going on in myself over my own bisexuality. I wasn’t even looking for this topic or anything like this at all, and you super randomly popped up in my CZcams feed. I am so grateful and so thankful for this. I am always so open, loving and accepting of others no matter what, but I struggle to do that for myself. Honestly you explaining it this way and making it so direct to such a specific audience, that I am clearly a part of, I really felt like you were talking to me specifically. And I know there are tons of others who feel the same. I truly do believe all it takes is one person to change the world, and when it comes to this specific topic, you just changed my world and allowed me to shift into a whole new level of awareness, self love, acceptance, and feeling like it’s okay to just be myself. Thank you so much 💕

  • @billiesavocados1643
    @billiesavocados1643 Před 5 lety +68

    THIS WAS AN AMAZING VIDEO SHANNON
    I feel that biphobia is recently more common than homophobia. I’m a lesbian so don’t experience it, however we (aka the LGBT community) need to stop hating on bisexual individuals! Especially considering we know what it’s like to be discriminated against :)
    Love is love, love yourself 💗

  • @karalocklear1585
    @karalocklear1585 Před 5 lety +172

    I identify as a lesbian. I've known it since I was a very young kid. I absolutely understand that bisexuality is 100% valid. I do find myself straying away from dating women who are bisexual & that just stems from insecurities. That's something I have to work on. That's also another good topic to elaborate on, Shannon. Thank you for being so open & being a face for the LGBTQ community. We love you.

    • @nicolesmrekar2046
      @nicolesmrekar2046 Před 5 lety +6

      @@PlaceForAnEcho I avoid them, but it's not insecurity, it's a needed precaution because we all know where it leads.

    • @PlaceForAnEcho
      @PlaceForAnEcho Před 5 lety +11

      Nicole Smrekar where does it lead? To some nice dates, good kisses & such?
      Also precaution is a redundant word when one is already being cautious 🤓but live your dreams.

    • @karalocklear1585
      @karalocklear1585 Před 5 lety +5

      @@PlaceForAnEcho You made a lot of good points. I can def agree with you. Everyone is different though. Personally, as a lesbian, I am very open about gender roles etc. I just can't shake my own insecurities when it comes to dating a woman who is equally into both sexes emotionally & physically 😕 That's why I pinpointed my own insecurities. In my heart, I know I want to spend my life with a woman. A lot of people don't understand it & maybe part of me feels like a bisexual woman can't fully understand what I feel. I know that's not fair...

    • @PlaceForAnEcho
      @PlaceForAnEcho Před 5 lety +9

      Kara Locklear props for honesty :) a lot of gay women, I’ve noticed, refuse to date bisexuals and hey-to each their own but part of me thinks ok you’re closing yourself off (not you specifically) but to a degree you kind of cheat yourself out of possibly making a great connection with someone. (Rose & Rosie for example.) and please don’t take this as me telling you what to do-just my 2 cents. You could meet your future wife and she may consider herself bi but maybe she’s 80% into women. I’m not saying sexuality can be simplified to math (also: dear math, I’m not a therapist, solve your own problems). I’m not here to challenge anyone but simply say if you connect with someone-who cares about the label?
      (Personally when I was with my ex I knew she wouldn’t leave me for anyone-male or female. It was about being open with each other, communicating, expressing.)

    • @nicolesmrekar2046
      @nicolesmrekar2046 Před 5 lety +4

      @@PlaceForAnEcho Spare me any pseudo intellectual bullshit.
      It leads to them going on nice dates......with men. lololololololol

  • @aleks89308
    @aleks89308 Před 5 lety +440

    Finally a video about bisexuality... THANK YOU❤️

    • @randomawsomeness10
      @randomawsomeness10 Před 5 lety +2

      Alex Rosie Spaughton is quaking (jk Rosie is the bisexy series queen 👑)

    • @aleks89308
      @aleks89308 Před 5 lety +1

      Sammeh1999 Can‘t wait for season 2😁

    • @xanne__5823
      @xanne__5823 Před 5 lety

      Are you bisexual?

    • @aleks89308
      @aleks89308 Před 5 lety +1

      ANNE Yup or let‘s say I know that I like girls but I‘m not really sure about the boys part😅 Gotta figure it out I guess. By the way Alex, female version😊

    • @xanne__5823
      @xanne__5823 Před 5 lety

      Alex so you had a girlfriend already? Or boyfriend? Or both? :D

  • @lauramulder4279
    @lauramulder4279 Před 5 lety +74

    Im 90% into girls and 10% into guys, and this is literally the first time I can actually see myself as bi, because I am, but society changed this word into something I do not identify with at all 🌈
    Thanks Shannon! 😘

    • @nicoletan1916
      @nicoletan1916 Před 5 lety +1

      I feel you!!

    • @theunchosenone1
      @theunchosenone1 Před 5 lety +1

      Bullshit

    • @azulresendiz3359
      @azulresendiz3359 Před 5 lety +5

      I am the same but 90% boys and 10% for other genders! Nevertheless, I call myself "homoflexible" since I have this insecurity that I might help with the stigma towards bi people myself.. :(

    • @anuscollectionbd9171
      @anuscollectionbd9171 Před 3 lety +1

      90%..or 10%%...seriously??

  • @lucybowkett7570
    @lucybowkett7570 Před 5 lety +1

    I watched the first version of this video about 3 years ago when I was 17 years old and I remember the feeling I got from watching someone articulate how I was feeling in such a simple way.. because really it is a very simple concept?! I've grown a lot since then and I am waaaay more comfortable within myself, I think it's great that you've made this again so it is more accessible to people as your channel has grown. Keep doing it Shan, your voice is very important.

  • @tyrac58
    @tyrac58 Před 5 lety +52

    Beautifully said. Was starting to think I was crazy for dating and finding both men and women attractive. But hey. I’m a bisexual woman and I’m proud 😌🌈✊🏽

  • @lupa2551
    @lupa2551 Před 5 lety +145

    Just wanted to let all the bi people know, that you are valid and a part of the community even if some people think you are not!! No matter who you like and how much you like one of the genders ily

  • @morgiana111
    @morgiana111 Před 5 lety +16

    Bro when she said “I see you” I’m not gonna lie I got seriously choked up 💖💖💖💖

  • @jdz3742
    @jdz3742 Před 5 lety +1

    I finally came out to my sister two days ago!! Thank you for giving us the strength and courage to be ourselves. Your influence is incredibly helpful. Thanks Shan! 💗💜💙

  • @justpaigem
    @justpaigem Před 5 lety +10

    i’ve wanted you to remake this for so long! i sat down with my dad last month after a really deep convo about sexuality & what it all means coz even though i’ve been out for 2 years it’s still not something we’ve really spoke about! i explained it’s a spectrum, and i used this analogy as i do everytime i have this conversation with anyone!! we watched the old version of this together & he said the way you described it made sense & he finally understood! not many people see that video these days and i’m so glad that you’ve brought light to it again as it’s genuinely one of my fave ones you’ve ever done! such a simple explanation for something that so many people over complicate! i may not be bisexual myself but this video helps so much in getting rid of the stigma of all ends of the spectrum!! i love what you stand for & am proud of you as always x

  • @bethanyleigh9691
    @bethanyleigh9691 Před 5 lety +11

    It's literally such and easy concept to understand and some people STILL don't get it so Thankyou so much for clearing it up for those who don't understand!

  • @webbysarah
    @webbysarah Před 5 lety

    Your original apples VS bananas video was always my favourite and honestly why I became to understand myself so much better, because I had never thought about it in that way before, I'm so glad you brung it back! It really is so important to me and many others, much love Shannon

  • @rachelcolman1435
    @rachelcolman1435 Před 4 lety +2

    Literally the whole thing of switching oldest to newest videos order is what I am doing right now! Lol I’ve been binging your stuff like crazy

  • @emilyscloset2648
    @emilyscloset2648 Před 5 lety +34

    As a bi person, I thought u did a great job with a cool simple metaphor

  • @dozersmom22
    @dozersmom22 Před 5 lety +6

    You’re brilliant, Shannon! This is the best analogy I’ve ever heard on this topic. If only your video could be a PSA on mainstream media. Please continue changing the world!!

  • @DFrump
    @DFrump Před 5 lety

    God I love your videos... The quality is just so great, how you sit in the exact middle of the frame and the focus is so on point and also the lighting is amazing even though you're just sitting in your living room and yes I might be obsessed with cameras and filming stuff in general... Not even gonna talk about the content

  • @jolijnvandervalk6074
    @jolijnvandervalk6074 Před 5 lety

    I truly think that everyone should see this video! I think there is no better way of explaining this! You did a really good job shannon and I love you for always being there for us :)

  • @darakelly8
    @darakelly8 Před 5 lety +25

    Thank you for this video! As someone who is bi, this really hit home. I'm currently taking a human sexuality course at school and we were actually just talking about this the other day. A person in my class told us that she had read a study that explained that about 10 percent of the population lies on the totally straight end of the spectrum and about 10 percent lies on the totally gay side. Meaning that about 80 percent of the population is somewhere in between! That totally blew my mind but makes so. much. sense.

    • @PlantBasedBride
      @PlantBasedBride Před 5 lety +5

      darakelly8 yes! There are more bisexuals in the LGBTQ+ community than any other group!

    • @Neophema
      @Neophema Před 5 lety

      Hm, I don't feel like there are so many. It would be so much easier to find gay girls if we were TEN percent of the population. More like

    • @PlaceForAnEcho
      @PlaceForAnEcho Před 5 lety

      darakelly8 nice. what study is that? Seems very realistic. Have you read any Kinsey? I have a minor in psych and we never talked about this study. Is it recent? I think in the states we’re still very rigid with gender roles and expectations. Over time I think people won’t be so uptight about labels. Hopefully. Thanks for any info.

  • @leeyli
    @leeyli Před 5 lety +14

    this analogy just exploded my mind, I'll tell everyone I know to stop being closed minded
    I LOVE YOUUU

  • @saltytreehugger1026
    @saltytreehugger1026 Před 5 lety +40

    I showed my sister this video and although I am gay and not bi she is pansexual and she enjoyed the video🏳️‍🌈

  • @kirstendykhuizen1065
    @kirstendykhuizen1065 Před 5 lety

    Yes you finally revamped my favorite video you’ve ever made! That video is what brought me to your channel. The first time I saw it I cried my eyes out because it was an overwhelming realization for me. Thank you so much for this and for helping me accept who I am.

  • @l.d.a.t.7306
    @l.d.a.t.7306 Před 4 lety +14

    Well, something odd happened to me when I was younger... I'm bi and I was dating this lesbian, we were together for like a year, and I thought we were meant to be. Turns out, she cheated on me, with another woman! She dumped me with just a text saying ''sorry''. So no, cheating it's not a Bisexual thing, there's just honest ppl and shit-ers

  • @alyssaanderson8833
    @alyssaanderson8833 Před 5 lety +5

    You're so articulate and beautifully spoken. Thank you so much for standing up for us, especially when you don't identity as bi yourself. Love you Shannon!!

  • @fernandamena9461
    @fernandamena9461 Před 5 lety

    Love your haircut! It looks so good on you😍❤️ And btw, I loved the video! Thanks for making this kind of content because it’s so important for people to know this

  • @idgafnation8620
    @idgafnation8620 Před 5 lety

    First time viewer to your channel and have to openly say that your explanation was excellent. Well put and well thought out as well as excellent delivery. Mucho grassy ass for providing me a link to explain what I've been trying to say for years to a few friends. Cheers to you!

  • @darwinm906
    @darwinm906 Před 5 lety +40

    I think it’s super interesting that lots of people come out as gay cause they’ve always had feelings for the opposite sex and feel overwhelmed and feel like they have to fully engage in being gay at the beginning of coming out so they discard that there might be other options. At least that’s what happened to me, I knew I liked boys (a lot) so I thought well definitely gay then. But now. Few years after coming out I’ve realised that i’m actually more bi. Like 80% into men and 20% into women. And thinking back I’m realising that I’ve always felt this way, I just focused on the “gay site” of me cause it was my biggest problem at the time

  • @jessicakim8
    @jessicakim8 Před 5 lety +15

    Your Apples vs. Bananas video is one of my favorites I've waited 4 years for this video. YES BITCH. EVERYTHING WAS SPOT ON THANK YOU!!!

  • @christinaorioli2368
    @christinaorioli2368 Před 4 lety

    Thank you Shannon, I needed to hear this. I love that you not only made me feel real, but understood. Also the scientific article was just another slam dunk on how real this is involving a study of something as unbiased as food! Brilliant haha thank you for being a wonderful human💜

  • @sillygoosesurvivor
    @sillygoosesurvivor Před 5 lety

    I love that Apples and Bananas video. I actually used the concept for a research paper I wrote 3 years ago. So glad you’re bringing it back!

  • @vivsgm7538
    @vivsgm7538 Před 5 lety +11

    I LOVED this video. 💕
    We need more "rocket science" explained by Shannon Beveridge🌈

  • @rebelxmama
    @rebelxmama Před 5 lety +24

    It’s awesome that you’re standing up for everyone in the lgbtq community! We all need to stick together 🏳️‍🌈

  • @55ilana
    @55ilana Před 5 lety

    I love you Shannon! I've been subscribed to your youtube for a couple of years now and you have helped me grow sooo much and helped me come out to most people in my life, but more importantly you helped me to come out to myself. Thank you so much for helping me to realize who I am, I have gone on such a long crazy journey with finding out who that is and who I love. This description about bisexuality is so helpful, I've used it so many times with explaining my sexuality to friends. It's a concept that's really easy to get behind. Love your advice/Q&A videos!!!

  • @allyking2687
    @allyking2687 Před 5 lety

    YASS! I've wanted so hard for you to do this video again!! 💜
    Dude, you bring so much knowledge and understanding to a community that needs so much knowledge and understanding!!
    I used your incredible insight when I came out as bi to my mum and it made the whole experience so much easier 💜Not only did it help her to understand, it also gave me a great foundation into understanding more about myself. You're a friggin genius woman 🙌🙌🙌 I thank you 🙏

  • @esinger23
    @esinger23 Před 5 lety +174

    I’m not a fan of bananas either

  • @samreensiddique3602
    @samreensiddique3602 Před 5 lety +137

    hi shawn

  • @erinquigley3622
    @erinquigley3622 Před 5 lety +1

    This video has actually really helped me a lot, so thank you so so much Shannon

  • @kelseyontheinternet
    @kelseyontheinternet Před 5 lety

    Omg Shannon 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 💙💜💕
    Thanks for making/remaking this :)

  • @genghisn7
    @genghisn7 Před 5 lety +57

    Are you straight or gay
    Bisexuals: Yes

  • @lindsayosborn1889
    @lindsayosborn1889 Před 5 lety +4

    This video made me feel so happy. I’ve been struggling coming to terms that I think I may be bi, but I’m in a monogamous relationship with a man. Thank you so much for making this and for validating bisexuality!

  • @haleybranton3398
    @haleybranton3398 Před 5 lety

    I watched this video whenever you posted it and I literally have always thought about it this way. I love this

  • @ericalucchesi611
    @ericalucchesi611 Před 5 lety

    This is so amazing, Shannon. I recently just came out to many friends and family members about being bisexual. Some are very unhappy about this and I can’t wait to show them this video so that they can understand just a little more. Much love!

  • @annaryan9437
    @annaryan9437 Před 4 lety +3

    definitely cried when you said "I see you". I just came out as bi to my best friend and was terrified. I'm so thankful for this video. Thank you

  • @ritzcrackerzzzzz
    @ritzcrackerzzzzz Před 5 lety +3

    I remember watching that apples vs bananas videos when it was one of the most recent ones on your channel

  • @anneholcomb6674
    @anneholcomb6674 Před 5 lety

    I just wanted to say thank you for making this video, it has really helped me process a lot of things in my head and will make explaining everything to my family so much easier. Thank you, it has definitely made a difference for me and hopefully others as well.

  • @sarahmugandani7253
    @sarahmugandani7253 Před 5 lety

    THANK YOU! I've been waiting too long for something like this

  • @MotorCityPhoenix313
    @MotorCityPhoenix313 Před 5 lety +8

    OMG THAT ROSE BEATBOXING VIDEO IS MY FAVORITE! I'M DYING 😂😂😂😂

  • @esinger23
    @esinger23 Před 5 lety +3

    Hey Shannon! I’m a huge fan and I love your videos!

  • @meganes1998
    @meganes1998 Před 5 lety

    I was just saying in my mind watching your IG that I was missing your videos, and here you are ! 💕💕💕💕

  • @zofzof713
    @zofzof713 Před 5 lety

    this video is so important!
    everyone share this please and also thank you shannon for makong this

  • @sruthinambiar2701
    @sruthinambiar2701 Před 5 lety +14

    I am both bi and Demi sexual. I am 24 and a half years old and never dated neither guys or girls ever. I am just really socially anxious. I used to be shy and insecure, I am not now, but I am really socially anxious now. Anyhoo, what I am trying to say is, inspite of all that, I just know that I am bi. So, I really doubt it's a preference. Oh God I don't think that made sense at all 😂 I have people who have asked me that since I have never dated a guy or a girl, how do I know? And I always respond saying that before you ever dated your first guy, how did you know? I guess you just know. I think I always have and just now learned enough to label it.

    • @fernandaxavier6122
      @fernandaxavier6122 Před 5 lety

      Sruthi It's definitively not a preference. Just keep going and be yourself. :)

  • @Mariemili
    @Mariemili Před 5 lety +6

    THANK YOU

  • @inesmesquita9860
    @inesmesquita9860 Před 5 lety

    Thanks Shannon!! I feel loved by you and the comment section!! I'm still questioning my sexuality and it's been really confusing! But this really helped me!! If I ever come out to my family, I'm going to show them this video! ❤❤❤

  • @ryanalyssa8907
    @ryanalyssa8907 Před 5 lety +1

    This is truly amazing, I watched you in middle and it opened my eyes to my bisexuality. But I’ve found it hard to come out over the years because people don’t want to understand it. I finally posted a picture in front of a rainbow wall with the caption “the only thing not straight about this picture is me” I’ve had a boyfriend for two years and being a girl no one can understand that it’s okay that I find girls attractive too. I even had a gay friend of mine be snarky when asking about my post. You are so inspiring and beautiful! Thank you Shannon for everything you do for this community ❤️ I love you

  • @katha6058
    @katha6058 Před 5 lety +11

    I feel like you understand me more than my family. Without even knowing me. Wow

  • @juliakaletka4011
    @juliakaletka4011 Před 5 lety +4

    Do a sleeve rolling tutorial. I’ve been trying to achieve your look for YEARS.

  • @NMLFxx
    @NMLFxx Před 5 lety

    FUCKING YESSSSS god I love this video so much! This made me feel sm better! Lowkey want to share it on all my personal social media’s so all my friends and family members can see it and understand me a little better! GOD SHANNON! This is why I stan you so much!🤧💓💓

  • @taydigital1328
    @taydigital1328 Před 5 lety

    😭i literally do that everytime I’m on your channel i click “oldest to newest” and have the time of my life binge watching 💙💙

  • @highfivegon9922
    @highfivegon9922 Před 5 lety +40

    I hope that R&R part at the beginning won't backfire at you lmao

  • @MeghanLeVota
    @MeghanLeVota Před 5 lety +3

    THANK YOU!!!!! 😭sending this to my fam

  • @aquetzalliacevedo4764
    @aquetzalliacevedo4764 Před 5 lety

    You are amazing ! Thank you for creating this type of content! I love you so much Shan💗

  • @Anne-zt2dz
    @Anne-zt2dz Před 4 lety

    You actually made me cry a little, thank you so much for this girl

  • @AussieSoftballChick
    @AussieSoftballChick Před 5 lety +6

    can this please be #1 trending forever. people need to watch this!!!

    • @carolinamariaotalvaro628
      @carolinamariaotalvaro628 Před 5 lety

      this video is important but just I love you or the final title "come out to families" is incredible because it is a complement to "a letter to you" all these videos by the same person Shannon B. 😊

  • @baylee7232
    @baylee7232 Před 5 lety +3

    I'm so glad to see that you made this video! I've been seeing an extra amount of biphobia in the lgbtq+ community lately. I don't get what's so hard to grasp about it.

  • @LaurenFlorio
    @LaurenFlorio Před 5 lety

    i actually got emotional over this, i am so used to feeling like i don't belong fully in the community, thank you for spreading this great message!

  • @adriennecosta3587
    @adriennecosta3587 Před 5 lety

    thank you for understanding us ! it means so much to make this video♥️

  • @SELFMADE1485
    @SELFMADE1485 Před 5 lety +25

    I am married to a man and all of my relationships before him were with guys however I found myself crushing over females but never anything I pursued because of my believes 🤷🏽‍♀️
    A couple of years ago I met someone who made me realize that I was bisexual. We fell deeply in love but my circumstances made that relationship impossible and went separate ways. She is now in a relationship with a guy but sometimes I wish I had met her first and picture my life different than what it is now if I had left it all for her. Although I cannot change the past I wish I had experience my sexuality fully and had not being so scared of people’s judgement before I got married.
    I tell anyone to be free and experience life to the fullest, with no regrets period. People will judge you no matter what so be happy and embrace who you are! #LoveIsLove ❤️

    • @SapphoSweethearts
      @SapphoSweethearts Před 4 lety +1

      A good man supports the woman he cares about about, including her lesbian relationships...women women complete each other

  • @spookywitchxx
    @spookywitchxx Před 5 lety +198

    Me and my boyfriend are both bi hahah

  • @liviilivia528
    @liviilivia528 Před 5 lety

    I was always scared to show my sexuality/come out to either my friends or ppl around me because most people saying I'm definitely a cheater just cuz I'm bi and I feel like everyone should watch this video I love it, you're so so supportive x

  • @inam95
    @inam95 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for making this, Shannon! Such a cool perspective and I totally agree with you :) Love ya!