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=== Learning about the Terms ===
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=== Learning about the Terms ===
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#Learn the basic differences between pansexual and bisexual. The basic difference between "bisexual" and "pansexual" is the prefixes. Many people incorrectly believe that the prefix "bi" implies attraction based on a gender binary. The prefix "bi" does not mean and has never meant attraction to the gender binary. The medical community originally assigned the terms "homosexual" (same-sex attracted), bisexual (attracted to both sexes), and heterosexual (opposite-sex attracted).<ref>https://ift.tt/2ojAITv> If you are attracted to two sexes, you can be attracted to any gender. Today, many bisexuals use the definition of "attraction to more than one gender" which can include all genders or lack of genders. The prefix "pan" implies an attraction to all genders. The differences do not mean bisexual people are only attracted to men and women or that pansexual people are "gender blind."<ref>https://ift.tt/2p4DBru>
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#Learn the basic differences between pansexual and bisexual. The basic difference between "bisexual" and "pansexual" is the prefixes. Many people incorrectly believe that the prefix "bi" implies attraction based on a gender binary. The prefix "bi" does not mean and has never meant attraction to the gender binary. The medical community originally assigned the terms "homosexual" (same-sex attracted), bisexual (attracted to both sexes), and heterosexual (opposite-sex attracted).<ref>https://ift.tt/2ojAITv> If you are attracted to two sexes, you can be attracted to any gender. Today, many bisexuals use the definition of "attraction to more than one gender" which can include all genders or lack of genders. The prefix "pan" implies an attraction to all genders. The differences do not mean bisexual people are only attracted to men and women or that pansexual people are "gender blind."<ref>https://ift.tt/2p4DBru>
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#*Remember, you'll find the terms are very complicated the more you research. Think of this definition as a rough starting point.
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#*Remember, you'll find the terms are very complicated the more you research. Think of this definition as a rough starting point.
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#Do some outside reading on both terms. As the terms bisexual and pansexual have such a diverse range of meanings, it can help to do your own research. Explore websites about both bisexuality and pansexuality, as well as general LGTB websites that discuss the differences in terms more broadly. This can help you learn as much about the history and culture surrounding the words so you can pick a term that most closely matches your own sexual orientation.<ref>http://www.binetusa.org/Pages/FAQPages/IThinkIMightBe.html</ref>[[Image:Decide Whether You Are Bisexual or Pansexual Step 2.jpg|center]]
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#Do some outside reading on both terms. As the terms bisexual and pansexual have such a diverse range of meanings, it can help to do your own research. Explore websites about both bisexuality and pansexuality, as well as general LGTB websites that discuss the differences in terms more broadly. This can help you learn as much about the history and culture surrounding the words so you can pick a term that most closely matches your own sexual orientation.<ref>http://www.binetusa.org/Pages/FAQPages/IThinkIMightBe.html</ref>[[Image:Decide Whether You Are Bisexual or Pansexual Step 2.jpg|center]]
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#*You can check websites for organizations like GLAAD and the LGBT foundation to find more information.
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#*You can check websites for organizations like GLAAD and the LGBT foundation to find more information.
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