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[-] Banana@sh.itjust.works 14 points 3 weeks ago

As someone who identifies as pansexual, the distinction i make is that I don't consider gender when vetting a potential partner, it's just not a metric that is part of that decision.

Aside from that, your description here is spot on from what I understand at least. Of course gender and sexuality is a social construct so other people may feel differently

[-] groet@feddit.org 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

bisexual = attracted to all genders

pansexual = no gender they are not attracted to

[-] Banana@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 weeks ago

Kinda!

The way I'd personally word it is:

Bisexual = attracted to their own gender and other genders (perhaps not every gender but that depends on the person)

Pansexual = gender is irrelevant

The distinction is mostly semantic as it doesn't really change much in terms of how we operate in dating.

[-] demonquark@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 weeks ago

Counter-anecdote

In my friend group, the bisexuals are very “gender is irrelevant.”

While the “attracted to one specific gender and others” ppl tend me more … “straight, but I’ll suck a dick” (or the inverse “gay, but boobs are super hot”)

[-] Banana@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

That's super interesting and totally does not at all reflect the conversations I've had with my friends!

I guess it just goes to show how subjective it is, which is why there is no real consensus. I can only really speak for myself and the people in my circles. I won't argue with bisexual/pansexual people who identify differently because we dictate our own identities really.

[-] Lileath@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago

The only reason I identify as bi instead of pan is because I like the bi flag more

[-] Banana@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

I switch between them, but I concur, I also prefer the bi flag and I usually just identify as bi for simplicity and not having to explain the difference lol

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