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Does the Media Influence Bisexuality?
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Does the Media Influence Bisexuality? I have no shame in admitting that I find other females attractive. I have even admitted to being involved in a few mff threesomes. For women, it seems perfectly acceptable to be a little bi-curious (cue every male fantasy). According to a Boise State University research study, 60 percent of heterosexual females were physically interested in other women, 45 percent made out with a woman in the past, and 50 percent had fantasies about the same sex. I fall into that 60 percent. Sometimes I catch myself staring at an attractive woman at the store and contemplate my own sexuality. (According to society I'm not supposed to feel sexually attracted to other women) Would I date a woman? Doubtful, but I'm attracted to the beauty of other women — they're so much easier to understand psychologically than men. Women tend to form deep relationships through friendships, which some say are the basis of love. Personally I believe that emotional connection and physical attraction are linked — i.e., men tend to get more attractive in our eyes if they're genuinely nice. When women are emotionally close to one another, romantic feelings and intimacy can develop. Does that make me bisexual? Not necessarily. According to researchers, "Women can be heterosexual and have interests, experiences or fantasies with the same sex." Another study concluded the older a woman was, the more likely she was to describe her sexual preference as "unlabeled". This seems to support the notion that sexuality gets more, not less, fluid over time. It goes without saying that the media does a stellar job of fueling girl-on-girl attraction. Who can forget Madonna's infamous kiss? Or the lyrics from Katy Perry's song, "I Kissed a Girl (and I liked it)?" Women in the media are often portrayed as sexualized, so it goes without saying that women are used to viewing other women in a sexual way. I wonder how much of the attraction to other women is based on appearance and messages from the media, and how much of it authentic and genuine. What do you think? Does the media influence and promote girl-on-girl attraction?  |
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Of course the media promotes it. Men are the reason. For years it has been more socially acceptable for women to be bisexual or homosexual then it has been for men. I am bisexual myself and have noticed two things. One nobody cares if a woman is attracted to other women. Men think it is hot and now a days many women who aren't attracted to other women find it flattering. The second thing is that being a still for the most part a male dominant society women will always be more sexualized then men and when it comes to sexuality women will always be more progressive then men. Sexually the goals of the human race should be to reach a point where there are no labels on sex or gender in the bedroom.
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3/29/2015 9:48 am |
You wrote: "women — they're so much easier to understand psychologically than men" Perhaps as a woman, you can have that perception. As a man, I feel quite the opposite.  But then, that is why they are considered "opposite sexes" I imagine.  Your post is interesting because it got me to thinking. WHY is it that girl-on-girl encounters are considered "okay" -- and sometimes even "desired" by the public when man-on-man encounters still seem so taboo? Way back when in ancient Greece men took male lovers ALL. THE. TIME. Heck, Socrates claimed to prefer the company of men (and boys). There are many examples of folks we consider "heroic men" from that long ago. I wonder when it changed? When the Bible was widely published? That's is an absurd guess, yet... maybe closer to the truth than I imagine. I appreciate your honesty when you state that you find women attractive... after all -- THEY ARE! Proof is ubiquitous in art and the media ( and der interwebs ) -- geeze, go to a shopping mall or night club; females are BEAUTIFUL! Soft, curvy... shining even. And they smell good, too. Not directly on your topic, I guess -- I can't say I've ever been attracted to another man. Maybe Paul Stanley  To be perfectly honest -- I don't even know why WOMEN are attracted to men! Hairy, smelly, gangly down below. Chauvinism, egoism. Superiority complexes. Anyway -- not trying to make a post out of a reply. Enjoyed reading your words.
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I'd say that the media looks for anything that gets attention. That media is primarily driven by men and what appeals to them. Though that is not to say exclusively. I also think that because of the media exposure that women are more comfortable with their feelings toward other women. Being more comfortable with those feelings and seeing them as being accepted allows people to let those feelings be known. I have never found women being attracted to one another as anything unusual but that may be because I find women so attractive myself. The labels are getting more defining though aren't they as people become more accepting and open to other possibilities. I prefer to think of people as being sexual with personalities determining whether they fit well together in an actual relationship regardless of what their sex is. Vive La Difference
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I concur....that media finds it more attractive and acceptable of two woman exploring their sexuality! I am also now exploring my bi side, but I have to keep it on the down low because my friends and family will not accept it- media also doesn't portray in a positive light. “Life is available only in the present moment.” Thich Nhat Hanh Come and read my blog! Become a watcher! veryfunnycple64 
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If it does, I'm counting this one as a win-win. Don't you ruin this for me! Smart as a horse and hung like Einstein.
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I suppose the media does influence it some, in making it more socially acceptable. No need to explain the attraction of females to me! Does that mean I’m lesbian?  Hmeep Hmeep Updated to Include What I Forgot Last Night Spring HNW Lessons Learned, Forgotten, and Refreshed [post 3312759] My Private Blog – Tell me All your Secrets
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Let's examine this, who controls media.....Men....who wants to watch women get it on...Men...... I see a correlation here... Click Here To Read A Hot Erotic Story: When A Woman Meets A Stranger Part 1 of 4
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Female sexuality and fantasies seem more acceptable in the media today. Unlike male-male which is a more sensitive and taboo subject. Then there is your accompanying pic... the two women kissing have energized the picture with such raw yet gentle sexuality.
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I like to look at beautiful objects, dogs, cars, people. Do I have any interest, desire to be sexual with any of these? Not really, just men. So, I think there might be a difference in admiration and being sexual. Yah? "To Be Consumed" Blog : I want to be your drug of painful withdrawals.
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I hear from men interested in mff and when I ask for details of what they have in mind, it's usually based on the hot-but-unrealistic scenarios/images perpetuated by the media. My [albeit limited] experience of ff doesn't match what they are looking for.
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Like it or not, the bloody media controls everything we do these days. Sir Teezalot WAR IS ABSURD
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I've liked girls since I was too young to understand the feeling. I stick by the idea that no one can make you enjoy something you don't enjoy. I understand that some people can be persuaded, and some are curious. When I did date women I found out that it's that real. Pillow Queens; women that allow other women to do things to them, but will not reciprocate. I understood, their fantasy. Finding a woman attractive, but limited interest. Since I have had relationships with both genders, I have to say I find men easier than women. Our emotions are far more complex than we see them. Of course that's just my experience.
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The porn industry portrays this much more than anything else. I can find a man attractive, just easily as a woman, and yes someone who is nice is, in my opinion, is that much more attractive. Sometimes, maybe judging by the cover, you can tell when someone is not nice. Thanks for sharing.
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