Do you think Humans are naturally Bisexual (as in their sexual behavior, not talking about reproduction)?

Answer 1

Historically yes. The concept of purely heterosexual or homosexual didn't even exist in Western society until the Victorian era. It would have been unthinkable to someone from, say, Shakespeare's time.

The dichotomy of gay and straight is an oversimplification. It's more of a spectrum that people fall somewhere along (e.g. the Kinsey scale, where 0 is completely hetero and 6 is completely homo). That said, men tend to be more polarized in their sexuality, more on the extremes, whereas women are more likely to fall toward the middle. Whether this is natural or part of societal fear or part of anxiety regarding the dominance hierarchy is still open to debate.

Answer 2

Finally an itneresting question! The answer to your question is a clear yes. Let me explain.

The first thing to keep in mind - and your question points somewhat in that direction - is that sex does not equal sexuality. In other words, it does not follow from the gonadal sex an individual has what his or her sexuality looks like. The reason for that is relatively simple. While gonads aside from producing the germ cells (ova and spermatozoa) are very much involved in the production of hormones that in turn are involved in regulating sexual behavior, sexuality is noentheless primarily happening in the brain. And here, numerous factors have been shown to modulate sexual behavior by affecting brain physiology, activity, and even brain development.

During embryonic development, genes that are being activated certainly play a role in how the sexuality of an individual develops, but that does not mean that the answer is in the genes. There are what in biology is called epigenetic effects, that is, environmental influences that affect gene expression. For example, the presence of hormones in the developing embryo can activate the expression of certain genes, and thereby alter the developmental trajectory of the brain. Higher level of testosterone in an embryo can lead to the masculinization of the brain - even in females. Other environmental factors such as stress and socio-sexual experience can further alter the very plastic brain during all stages of development and life.

Given the multiplicity of influences on the brain as the substrate for sexual behavior (and this does not only inlcude sexual preference, but can include a whole array of other factors), it is very difficult to categorize sexuality. This is made even more problematic by social influences; more often than not, anything other than the socially accepted norm is stigmatized causing many to live according to the social norm rather than their own sexuality. Based on the years of research in psychology, biology, and sociology, it is by now commonly agreed among researchers of sexuality that sexuality is a continuum with many shades of grey that cannot be categorized according to the straight/gay/bi scheme.

Thanks for the good question. And please do not be discouraged by aggressive answers. You should study reproductive biology, especially reproductive endocrinology and sexual behavior/psychology.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

No because sex was made for the purpose of reproduction. Sure its fun and we like it a lot but that is its true purpose. Now if we were all Bi that would take away from the purpose of the act there fore I believe that while it is just fine to have a different sexual orientation I believe that a majority of people are heterosexual

Answer 4

An interesting thought - one of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, the bonobos (aka 'pygmy chimps') exhibit bisexual behaviour as a way of creating close social bonds. Seeing as we share 99% of our genetic code with them, isn't it possible we share this behavioural trait as well? I'm not providing a concrete answer, but it's something to think about.

Answer 5

Interesting question, on the Discovery channel the other day they had an entire show dedicated to that very idea. and they concluded that females tend to have that tendency more so than males so that "primitve intercourse" could be more bearable. It was a great story, visit thier website, if you were seriously wondering!

Answer 6

In my opinion...and this is just my opinion, as I have no scientific data to back it up...bi-sexuality is really a mythical condition. There is no such thing as a bi-sexual. What I mean is that one can be genuinely and naturally attracted to persons of the opposite sex, and one can even be genuinely attracted to persons of the same sex, but the idea that physical sexual attraction can be felt for members of both sexes is downright absurd to me.

I for one am heterosexual. I see women and I am naturally drawn to them. I must actually restrain myself from "making moves" on the more attractive members of the female sex. However, I feel no such attraction for men. None whatsoever. And from discussions with homosexuals, they feel no attraction for members of the opposite sex, else they would be heterosexual.

So how, then does one become a bisexual? I believe there are two types of people who call themselves bisexual; people - usually girls - often teenage girls - who really aren't attracted to persons of their own sex, but because they want to be more attractive to members of the opposite sex, they pretend to like sex with their own...and people who are so oversexed, addited to sex, you might say, that they really don't care who's hole they are filling, or who is filling theirs, thus, they will do anything that moves. The same phenomenon might occur in prisons - the Bubba syndrome - and in places where members of the same sex are scarce - the farmer Bill complex...but in either case, the person partaking of such perversion is not genuinely attracted to that which he/she is "doing." They are merely compensating for that which is not present in their lives at the time.

And so, to answer the question bluntly, I don't belive people are naturally bisexual. There are merely individuals who train themselves to be that way through moral depravity and those who pretend to be that way because they are really just lonely heterosexuals.

Answer 7

Yes, I do. I've been thinking about this lately and came to the same conclusion.
I don't mean to be nasty, or get reported....but what guy doesn't enjoy masturbating and admiring his "thing"? Girls also, though we don't have the visual effect unless we're contortionists.
So...if we all have no problem touching our own bodies, what's to stop you from being sexual to either gender?

Answer 8

No.

But, if you believe in sin, humans are naturally sinners. The bible states that it is wrong for people to lay with anyone who is not their spouse. Part of life is resisting sin, wether you think it is natural or not. If you accept Jesus into your life, He will give you the strength to resist sin.

You were asking for opinions, right.

Answer 9

Yes.

All humans are born bisexual to some extent.

Answer 10

Kinsey thought so. But perhaps he lacked objectivity.