Pretty much everyone uses texting apps these days, meaning billions of folks are using all kinds of shorthand and slang to communicate with their friends, families, and co-workers. However, different contexts require different terms, and substituting an “okay” for “kk” or even the dreaded “k.” can cause a massive shift in the tone of a conversation.
In this short article, we break down the ever-popular “kk”, what it means, and how it differs from all the other variations of saying okay.
“Kk”, or “kay-kay” when said aloud, is a shorthand for “okay” that’s used by people of all ages and backgrounds. However, this cutesy colloquialism has its ideal time and place. For example, you probably wouldn’t send a “kk” to your interviewer for a high-powered job. Instead, you’re more likely to text your buddies and acquaintances a casual “kk” than the more formal “okay”.
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What Makes ‘Kk’ Different From ‘Okay’ Or ‘K’?
If you’re reading this article and thinking, “is kk really that different from okay?”, you aren’t alone. Many people struggle with the hyper-specific intricacies of text-based communication. But it’s nice to know the difference so you don’t accidentally ruin a good conversation’s vibe.
Earlier, we mentioned that it probably isn’t a good idea to insert a quick “kk” in work-related correspondence. That’s because “kk” is meant for more casual contexts between friends and family. Compared to the much more formal “okay”, “kk” can introduce a bit of levity and keep a text conversation from sounding too serious.
On the other side of the okayness spectrum is “k.” (period included.) While practical and time-saving, sending a single “k.” might make your recipient feel like they’ve somehow upset you.
Final Thoughts On ‘Kk’
Texting is a quick way to get your point across without making a phone call, and using shortcuts and slang can make the experience much easier. However, texting language evolves exceptionally quickly, and there are a variety of connotations depending on which term you use.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the term “kk”. While it’s used almost interchangeably with “okay”, it’s a less serious form of the word, best used for casual conversations with friends and family.
For more information on modern text slang, keep reading Gayety.
Whether you’re an avid social media user or an online bulletin board veteran, you’ve probably come across a few internet slang words you don’t understand. MYB is one of the newer colloquialisms to hit popular social media sites. However, like many other terms, it can mean several things based on how it’s used. So what does MYB mean?
Keep reading to learn more about what it means, and how folks both young and old are using it on Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter.
MYB is shorthand for numerous phrases, but its current most common use case is “mind your business” or the less formal “mind yo business!” Today’s MYB is a shorter variant of the older MYOB or “Mind Your Own Business.”
Earlier, we mentioned that MYB could mean several things based on its use case. Knowing some less common definitions can help you break through even the most impenetrable walls of text slang. Here are some of the other meanings for MYB:
Move your body
Meet your baby
My bad or my baby (written as “my b”)
Move your butt
Market your business
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How Do People Use MYB?
Generally speaking, people write MYB when they want other folks to stay away from their personal business. So, if someone’s asking too many questions or inserting themselves into your affairs, text them a quick “MYB” to get your point across without the drama. And, if they don’t know what it means, feel free to send them this article so we can explain it for you.
Here’s a sample conversation in its most common context:
Person 1: Hey, didn’t you wear that same wig at last night’s drag show?
Person 2: Hey, how about you MYB?
How To Pronounce MYB
Now that you know MYB, its meaning, and how to use it, it’s essential to brush up on its pronunciation if you plan to say it in person. When using the “mind your business” definition, most folks spell out each letter as “ehm-why-bee.” Conversely, others may decide to pronounce this shorthand as “my b” or the even more succinct “mib.”
Final Thoughts On MYB
Text slang is an incredibly efficient way to get your point across without over-explaining yourself, and MYB is one of the most common ways to tell people to step off. However, it tends to come off as a little rude, so you may want to use it with caution.
For more information on modern text slang, keep reading Gayety.
The official trailer for the last season of the hit Spanish teen drama Elite dropped in March. Now, just five months later, Netflix is already gearing up for Elite: Season 6. The date announcement trailer dropped on Netflix’s official YouTube today and let’s just say things got wet.
If you haven’t seen Elite before, you have our sympathy. Let us give you a quick rundown on what to expect. Elite, written Élite in Spanish, takes place in Las Encinas, a fictional secondary school for mostly wealthy students. The storyline follows these students and their interpersonal drama, which includes their sexual exploits and even murder. Known for its scandalous and highly sexualized storyline, Elite has been known to make even Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova blush. Yes, once again, drag queens are the litmus test.
Elite is also unapologetically queer. From the beginning, it has included queer storylines. Storylines that look very different from the typical young adult queer storylines.
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For those of you watching the series, you’ll remember that season 5 left off on a pretty major cliffhanger. Fans are left wondering, *spoiler alert* did Netflix just kill off a major character in the series? We finished off season 6 with Benjamin being loaded into the back of a police car while the gang mourned the apparent loss of Samu. We also watched as Isadora bravely filed a report with the police, despite knowing what she would likely be exposed to as a result. Finally, as all of this unfolded, we watched Iván and Partick finally embrace, putting to rest that messed-up love triangle. This show is all kinds of scandalizing, but that’s why we love it.
The teaser doesn’t give us anything in the way of clues, but it does give us something else. Particularly shots of the cast making out in an unlit shower, with the occasional flashing light. This is par for the course for dramas in the age of Euphoria. I don’t know about you, but you could use a long cold shower after this one. The teaser was met with mixed reactions on Instagram. Some fans have a hard time getting beyond the loss of their favorite characters in previous seasons.
So, will you join us as we embark on the new season, coming November 18?
Check out the date announcement for Elite: Season 6 below.
Another video of Trump has gone viral, and we can’t help but comment on it. Long story short, former president Donald Trump recently asked his followers to “Keep our country gay.” Trump rose to the highest office in the country with the now infamous “Make America Great Again,” campaign slogan. Is Trump, the same president who stacked the courts with anti-LGBTQ+, undergoing a rebrand? Not even a little.
While speaking at one of his many rallies, Trump had a teeny tiny slip of the tongue. The former president was in North Carolina to support the midterm candidates he endorsed when he made the boo-boo. In an attempt to reference his—now cliché—slogan, Trump called on his supporters to keep the country gay. “Remember I was going to say, to use an expression, ‘we have to keep our country gay,'” Trump said, before malfunctioning slightly. “But it’s not, I mean, for some reason, it’s just not great anymore.”
Listen, we are obviously on board with a gayer country, but at what cost? Seriously, the flub was funny enough, but the subsequent Twitter storm enshrined it into memedom. Check out some of our favorite select moments below.
As funny as the flub is, let it serve as a reminder of what’s at stake in this upcoming midterm and subsequent election cycle. Trump-endorsed public officials and a second Trump presidency. The untold damage Donald Trump could do to gay folks in a second term is hard to imagine. If you’re in Georgia, or anywhere else in the U.S. for that matter, make sure you’re registered to vote. We have to do our part in keeping this parody of a man very far away from the microphone at all costs. In the end, it seems the only time we agree with the former president is when he’s misspeaking. We can live with that.
As our understanding of sex and gender continues to evolve, so does our language. Today, we’re coming up with more and more terms to describe the vast spectrum of identities and orientations, from cisgender and transgender to non-binary and genderfluid – terms that go beyond the limiting, binary terms like “male” or “female”. But what is the difference between a man and a cis man?
Here, we clear up some confusion regarding the term cisgender and what it means to identify as a cis man.
A “cis man” is a man whose gender identity is aligned with his sex assigned at birth. This means that he was born with male sex characteristics, was assigned male at birth, and continues to identify as a man.
“Cis” is short for “cisgender”, which the Oxford English Dictionary describes as “a person whose sense of personal identity and gender corresponds to his or her sex at birth”. The term comes from the Latin prefix “cis”, which means “on this side”, and “gender”, which refers to the socially constructed characteristics assigned to men and women.
Your “innermost concept of self as male, female, both, or neither” is your gender identity.
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How Do You Know If You’re A Cis Man
A vast majority of people identify as cisgender. This means that they’re “at home” with the gender and pronouns with which they were raised. Typically, they don’t feel any kind of incongruence with the sex characteristics with which they were born. And the gender identity that is typically associated with these characteristics.
Is A Cis Man The Same As A Straight Man?
No, cisgender is not the same as straight. Whereas cisgender refers to one’s gender identity; straight (or heterosexual) refers to one’s sexual orientation. In other words, to whom you are attracted. To be straight means to be attracted to people of the opposite gender.
You can be cisgender and straight. This is often referred to as “cishet”, short for cisgender heterosexual. But being cisgender doesn’t automatically make you straight, and vice versa.
Sexual orientation and gender identity are two independent components of one’s identity. Thus, they don’t necessarily influence one another. You can be cisgender and gay, bisexual, or pansexual, as well as be straight and transgender.
What Is A Trans Man?
A “trans man” is someone whose gender identity is incongruent with their sex assigned at birth. The term is rooted in the Latin prefix “trans”, which means “on the other side of”. Being trans is often regarded as the “opposite” of being cisgender.
How Do You Know If You’re A Trans Man?
Transgender men are typically born with female sex characteristics and assigned female at birth. However, as they grow up, they realize that their assigned sex does not match how they feel inside. Rather than identifying with all the gender norms, behaviors, and characteristics we associate with women, trans men feel more in line with what we typically expect of men.
Many trans men also grapple with gender dysphoria, a feeling of severe distress or discomfort stemming from this “mismatch” between their assigned sex and their gender identity. For many trans men, gender dysphoria can be exacerbated by things like being forced to wear more feminine clothing, misgendered, and referred to by their given “female” name. Gender dysphoria is linked with higher risks of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation in trans people.
It should be noted that not all trans people experience gender dysphoria. Thus, gender dysphoria is not a prerequisite to identifying as trans.
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Do You Have To Medically Transition To Identify As A Trans Man?
No, masculinizing surgery and hormone therapy are not the be-all, end-all “solution” for those who wish to transition. In fact, being trans is not about transitioning – it’s about identifying as something other than your sex assigned at birth. Trans people who don’t undergo any kind of transitioning (whether by choice or due to financial or health reasons) are still trans and their gender identity is still valid.
There are also other ways to transition aside from medical transitioning. Social transitioning involves introducing one’s chosen or lived name to loved ones, sharing one’s personal pronouns, and coming out as trans to one’s family, friends, community, school, and/or workplace. Legal transitioning involves changing one’s gender markers and legal name on one’s identity documents.
Is Being Trans The Same As Being Intersex?
No, being trans is not the same as being intersex. Intersex people are those who are “born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t fit into the boxes of ‘female’ or ‘male’”. This can mean a variety of things, from having male external organs and female internal organs to having combinations of chromosomes that are different from the typical XY (male) or XX (female) chromosomes.
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So, What Is The Difference Between A Man And A Cis Man (And A Trans Man)?
The short answer: nothing. Cisgender men are men and transgender men are men. In other words, anyone who identifies as a man is a man – it’s really that simple.
Your sex characteristics and sex assigned at birth don’t necessarily have to coincide with your gender identity. No matter what’s in your pants or on your birth certificate, when it comes to your gender identity, all that matters is how you identify.
The bi+ community makes up more than half of the LGBTQ+ population, and yet they receive less media attention. The reasons for this are a tangled net of issues, from biphobia to bi-erasure. Nevertheless, we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate bi folks. Let’s start with a list of very eligible bachelors, bachelorettes, and bachelorxes.
Before we move forward, a quick lesson on terminology. In this article, we will be using the term bi+. This is an umbrella term that includes bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, multisexual, and other non-monosexual orientations. Some of the folks in this piece are included because they have described themselves as neither straight nor gay. Although some might describe this as bisexuality, we acknowledge and celebrate everyone’s freedom to reject labels.
1. Anna Akana
Anna Akana is an American actress, filmmaker, musician, and YouTuber. Akana came out as bisexual at the Streamy Awards in 2019. She explained in a video later that she didn’t think she would come out publicly. From what we can tell, Akana is currently single.
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2. David Archuleta
David Archuleta is an American pop singer. Though he is still trying to figure out where he lands on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, he described himself to GMA as being “some form of being bisexual.” Though religion is still a big part of his life, David says he is still attracted to both. Archuleta is a vocal member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and says he is saving himself for marriage.
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3. Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore is an American actress, producer, talk show host, and author. In a 2003 interview, Barrymore said that she had always considered herself bisexual. “I love a woman’s body. I think a woman and a woman together are beautiful, just as a man and a woman together are beautiful. Being with a woman is like exploring your own body but through someone else.” In a recent interview, Barrymore said she has been single for six years, only beginning to date very recently.
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4. Tinashe
Tinashe is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, actress, and model. The 29-year-old took some time to become comfortable with the bisexual label. “I never wanted people to think that I used it for attention,” said the artist. “There are so many fucking stereotypes about being bisexual that made me want to shy away from talking about it. I’m much more open to having those discussions now.” From what we can tell Tinashe is single.
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5. Tyler Blackburn
Tyler Blackburn is an American actor, singer, and model. Blackburn publicly came out as bisexual in a 2019 interview with The Advocate. “I’m queer,” said Blackburn. “I’ve identified as bisexual since a teenager.” Not long after the actor said he was in a relationship with an “amazing guy.” It seems that now, however, the 35-year-old is single.
Instagram @tylerjblackburn
6. Dove Cameron
Dove Cameron is an American singer and actress, best known for her work on the Disney Channel. Although Cameron came out as bisexual in 2020 she has since said that she feels queer is the most accurate way to describe her sexuality. From what we can surmise, Cameron is currently single.
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7. Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and musician. Cho is openly bisexual saying she has been “with people all across the spectrum of gender.” Cho is currently dating but enjoys her alone time. She has described herself as polyamorous, although said it’s “just so much talking and a lot of work.”
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8. Elizabeth Corrigan
Elizabeth Corrigan was a contestant on the 26th season of The Bachelor. She publicly came out as bisexual in June 2022. Corrigan took to Instagram, saying “I am, always have been, and always will be bisexual.” From what we can tell The Bachelor alum is also currently single.
Instagram @elizabethccorrigan
9. Marvin Cortes
Marvin Cortes was the runner-up on cycle 20 of America’s Next Top Model. “I want to let you know that I’m coming out as openly bisexual,” said Marvin in a video shared on social media. “I’ve been in love with both men and women.” We spoke to Marvin on the Pride podcast about his relationship with his family and his struggle with his sexuality.
Instagram @marvincortes1
10. Auli’i Cravalho
Auli’i Cravalho is an American actress and singer, best known for voicing Disney’s Moana in 2016. In 2020, Cravalho posted a video on her TikTok where she lipsynced the words to Those Kinda Nights by Eminem. “Seriously though, how are you doing? You straight?” she mouths. “No, I’m bi,” she finished. From what we can surmise, Cravalho is single.
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11. Låpsley
Holly Lapsley Fletcher, known by the stage name Låpsley, is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. She came out as bisexual in an Instagram post at the end of Pride Month 2020. “My sexuality is something I have struggled with,” she wrote. She cited a combination of teenage trauma, her local culture, and bullying as the aggravating factors. From what we can tell from her activity online, she is currently single.
Instagram @lapsleyyyy
12. Frenchie Davis
Frenchie Davis is an American Broadway performer and singer, best known for her appearance on American Idol. Davis came out as bisexual in 2012 and continues to be an outspoken advocate for the Bi+ community. At the time she had been happily dating a woman for a year. At the moment, however, there is no evidence online that she is still in a relationship.
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13. Levi Davis
In September 2020, Davis came out as bisexual, making him the first currently playing rugby union player to come out as bisexual. Davis appeared on Celeb Ex In The City, a spin-off of a British TV Series called Ex on the Beach. Although he may be dating, from what we can find online, the rugby player is currently single.
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14. DreamDoll
Tabatha Robinson, known professionally as DreamDoll, is an American rapper. In a 2021 Instagram post to her 4.2 million followers, she came out as bi and proud. “Happy Pride Month,” she wrote. “I’m proud to announce that I’m bisexual.” Based on her online activity it appears DreamDoll is currently single.
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15. Som Hye In
Som Hye In is a K-pop singer and former contestant on a reality TV show. She came out as bisexual in 2019 after sharing a picture of her and her girlfriend on Instagram. “I’m bisexual. And I have [a] girlfriend!” she declared. In 2020 it was confirmed that they had broken up. From what we can tell, she is currently single.
Instagram @somgodld
16. Jason Ellis
Jason Ellis is an Australian radio personality who is best known as the host of The Jason Ellis Show. Ellis came out as bisexual in 2016. He affirmed his identity in 2019, saying, “I am a bi guy and I think it’s ok.” He spoke about this to let others know it’s okay to be you. “I’m happy,” he finished. Ellis is married, and a dad, although he and his wife have an open marriage and have spoken openly about it. Although Ellis may not be “eligible,” from what we can tell he is still available for sexual relationships.
Instagram @wolfmate
17. Fergie
Fergie is an American singer and rapper. “I think women are beautiful, I’ve had a lot of fun with women,” she told The Advocate in 2009. “I’m not ashamed of it.” As far as the public knows, Fergie has not dated anyone new since her divorce in 2019.
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18. Sawyer Fredericks
Sawyer Fredericks is an American blues singer-songwriter who won the 8th season of The Voice in 2015. “Since I have not publicly said this in a post, I wanted [to] say that I am Bisexual,” said the singer in a 2022 post on Instagram. As far as we can tell, Fredericks is currently single.
Instagram @sawyerfrdrx
19. Alex Diaz
Alex Diaz is a Canadian/Filipino Actor, Performer, and TV Personality. Diaz confirmed his bisexuality on Instagram in 2019 after being outed online. “Never again will I be shackled by the fear of what might be said about who I am,” wrote Diaz. From what we can tell from his online activity, the actor is currently single.
Instagram @alexandermcdizz
20. Avery Wilson
Avery Wilson is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Wilson came out as bisexual in a tweet on his 25th birthday in 2020. Although he went public with a boyfriend at the time, from what we can tell now Wilson is currently single.
Instagram @averywilson
21. Lucas Hedges
Lucas Hedges is an American actor, known for his roles in Manchester by the Sea and Boy Erased. When talking about his sexuality in 2018, Hedges said he exists “on that spectrum.” He went on to describe himself as “not totally straight, but also not gay and not necessarily bisexual.” Hedges described his sexuality as a “fluid experience.” From what we can tell, the 23-year-old actor is currently single.
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22. Paris Jackson
Paris Jackson is an American model, actress, singer-songwriter, and musician. In response to a question on her Instagram profile about whether she is bisexual, she wrote: “That’s what you guys call it so I guess.” She then spoke about her disdain for labels, sayings “I’m not bisexual, I just love people for people.” Though there have been some rumors, it appears that Jackson is currently single.
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23. Lauren Jauregui
Lauren Jauregui is an American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence as a member of Fifth Harmony. In 2016, Billboard published an open letter where Jauregui wrote, “I am a bisexual Cuban-American woman and I am so proud of it”. Jauregui ended a two-year relationship with Ty Dolla Sign in 2019. From what we can surmise, she is currently single.
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24. Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. In 2003, when asked if she was bisexual, Jolie answered, “of course.” She told Daily News, “if I fell in love with a woman tomorrow, would I feel that it’s okay to want to kiss and touch her? […] Absolutely!” Jolie has admitted that she has been single for a long time because she is “too picky about partners.”
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25. Kesha
Kesha Rose Sebert is an American singer and songwriter. Though she told Attitude in 2018 that she is bisexual, she has since clarified her identity. “I’m not gay. I’m not straight. I don’t know what I am,” she told Pink News. “I love people,” she started, saying she refuses to “be anything, really, except for open to it all.” Kesha’s last confirmed relationship was a non-monogamous partnership with Brad Ahsenfleter. The last time they were seen publicly was May of 2021.
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26. Bai Ling
Bai Ling is a Chinese-American actress known for her work in Entourage and Lost. She is openly bisexual and talked about her sexuality in a 2009 interview with Entertainment. “My name is pronounced ‘bi,’ so when I was asked, ‘Are you bi?’ I said, ‘Yes, I am Bai.'” She went on to clarify that she likes men and women. From what we can tell, Bai is currently single.
27. Keiynan Lonsdale
Keiynan Lonsdale is an Australian actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter, known for his roles in Dance Academy and Love, Simon. Lonsdale came out on Instagram saying “I like girls, and I like guys,” in 2017. He later described himself as a gay man in an interview with Buzzfeed, although recognized that he is still attracted to women. Lonsdale is thought to be single, mainly because he has not been open about any current relationships.
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28. Taylor Bennett
Taylor Bennett is an American rapper and older brother Chance the Rapper. Bennett came out as bisexual on Twitter before turning 21. Taylor Bennett is currently single, according to our internet sleuthing.
Instagram @taylorbennett
29. Ozzy Lusth
Ozzy Lusth is an American reality show contestant who has appeared on several shows including American Ninja Warrior and several seasons of Survivor. Lusth came out on Twitter as bisexual in 2022. He remains relatively private when it comes to his love life, but it seems that he is single.
Instagram @ozcardagrouch
30. Sanjaya Malakar
Sanjaya Malakar is an American singer, who was a finalist on the sixth season of American Idol. In a 2022 interview with The Advocate, Malakar revealed that he identifies as bisexual. Malakar has walked away from show business and now works as a pastry chef in Montana.
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31. Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Monáe has said they identify with bisexuality and pansexuality. Monáe was pictured kissing Wondaland Arts Society collaborator Nate Wonder in 2021, but it’s unclear if she is currently in a relationship.
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32. Mara Wilson
Mara Wilson is an American actress and writer best known for her roles in Mrs. Doubtfire, Miracle on 34th Street, and Matilda as a child. She came out as bisexual during an interview with Medium in September 2017. From what we can tell Mara Wilson is currently single.
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33. Evan Rachel Wood
Evan Rachel Wood is an American actress best known for her work in True Blood and Westworld. Wood publicly disclosed that she is bisexual in an interview with Marie Claire. Wood appears to be single at the moment or at least she’s not currently dating anyone publicly.
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34. Daniel Newman
Daniel Newman is an American actor, model, and musician. In March 2017, Newman came out as bisexual. From what we can tell Daniel Newman is currently single.
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35. Shannon Purser
Shannon Purser is an American actress who made her acting debut as Barb in Netflix’s Stranger Things. Purser came out as bisexual in a Twitter post in 2017. From what we can tell, based on her activity on Twitter and Instagram, Purser is currently single.
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36. Sara Ramirez
Sara Ramirez is a Mexican-American actor and singer. In October 2016, Ramírez described themself as queer and bisexual. Ramirez recently separated from their husband of 10 years. As far as we can tell, they are currently single.
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37. Lili Reinhart
Lili Reinhart is an American actress best known for portraying Betty Cooper on Riverdale. She came out as bisexual in a post on Instagram in 2020. Though she has been quietly dating Spencer Neville, some clues point to the couple possibly splitting up recently.
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38. Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez is an American actress and screenwriter. She described herself as bisexual in a 2013 interview saying she falls “under the B category of LGBT.” Rodriguez doesn’t seem to be dating anyone, at least publicly, at the moment.
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39. Larry Saperstein
Larry Saperstein is an American actor best known for his role in the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Saperstein came out as bisexual on TikTok in 2021. From what we can tell the 24-year-old actor is currently single.
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40. Alia Shawkat
Alia Shawkat is an American actress, best known for her role in Arrested Development. Shawkat is openly bisexual and says she was a tomboy growing up. “I remember my mom asking me when I was 10, ‘are you attracted to boys or girls?’ I said I don’t know,” she recalled in an interview with Out. She appears to be single, at least publicly.
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41. Luke Strong
Luke Strong is a British trampoline gymnast who is a five-time British trampoline gymnastics champion. He came out as bisexual in 2020 n the BBC’s LGBT Sport Podcast. Based on Strong’s online activity, it seems he is currently single.
Instagram @luke_strong2
42. Lilly Singh
Lilly Singh is a Canadian YouTuber and former talk show host, widely known by the pseudonym Superwoman. Singh came out as bisexual in February 2019 on social media. Lilly Singh does not appear to be in a relationship at the moment, at least publicly.
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43. WILLOW
Willow Smith, known as WILLOW, is an American singer-songwriter and actress. In 2019, WILLOW said that she is bisexual, stating “I love men and women equally.” She is currently dating Tyler Cole but has expressed her support of, and desire to be in a polyamorous relationship.
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44. Amandla Stenberg
Amandla Stenberg is an American actress, known for her roles in The Hate U Give and Dear Evan Hansen. Stenberg initially came out as bisexual on Snapchat. She later stated that pansexual is an accurate term for her too. The 23-year-old is currently in no confirmed, public relationship.
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45. Maria Thattil
Maria Thattil is an Australian model and make-up artist. She is also a beauty pageant titleholder, crowned Miss Universe Australia in 2020. Thattil opened up about being bisexual on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2022. Elsewhere she revieled that she made the announcement after being outed on a dating app. As far as we know Thattil is currently single.
Instagram @mariathattil
46. Tessa Thompson
Tessa Thompson is an American actress, known for her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thompson opened up to Net-A-Porter about being attracted to men and women in 2018. At the moment it looks like Thompson is single, at least publicly.
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47. Bella Thorne
Bella Thorne is an American actress, model, singer, and writer. Shortly after breaking up with Gregg Sulkin in 2016, Thorne came out as bisexual on Twitter. Thorne later said she identifies as pansexual in 2019. Bella Thorne appears to be single since ending her engagement to fiance Benjamin Mascolo.
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48. Tyler, the Creator
Tyler Gregory Okonma, known by his stage name Tyler, the Creator, is an American rapper and record producer. Exactly how Tyler, the Creator identifies is admittedly unclear, but it’s safe to say he is sexually fluid. According to most reports, Tyler, the Creator is currently single, and has yet to go public with any one individual.
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49. Rae Williams
Rae Williams is a reality TV star, known for her appearance on Netflix’s reality dating series The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On. Williams ultimately ended her journey on the show by coming out as bisexual. Although there was some talk about her having a partner, most recently Williams was quoted saying “I’m single and in therapy.”
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50. Nicholas Petricca
Nicholas Petricca is the lead singer of the band Walk The Moon, an American rock band based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Petricca came out as bisexual at the end of Pride Month 2020 in an emotional Instagram post. “I believe that sexuality is a spectrum,” said Petricca. “I believe that most people probably live somewhere in between these far ends.” Petricca is private about his dating life. Although there were rumors that he was dating Sara Montez, they were never confirmed. For now we assume that the frontman is single.
Instagram @nicholaspetricholas
Bi+ Folks Deserve to Be Loved
Whether that love is romantic, sexual, or platonic, bi+ folks deserve to be loved and celebrated. So go show them some love! If any of these lovely folks’ identities or relationship statuses have been updated since this article was published, please contact us at [email protected].
Thanks to worldwide progress, people are more aware and accepting of the wide range of sexualities and orientations. There’s also a much deeper understanding of the difference between sexual and romantic attraction – two key facets of human sexuality. In this article, we’ll go over what it means to be homoromantic, its relationship with homosexuality, and the difference between romantic and sexual orientation.
Being homoromantic means you feel a romantic attraction to the same or a similar gender. The prefix homo- comes from the Greek word homos, meaning “the same”. The root word is “romantic”, which refers to an expression of love. When combined, homoromantic means an expression of love towards a person of the same or a similar gender.
Most people who identify as homosexual are also homoromantic, meaning they feel both romantically and sexually attracted to the same or a similar gender. However, one can have romantic feelings towards a particular person or gender while not feeling sexually attracted to them.
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Homoromantic vs Homosexual vs Asexual
Homosexual and asexual are both terms that describe a person’s sexual orientation. Homoromantic, on the other hand, describes a person’s romantic orientation.
Let’s break these terms down into their basic definitions:
Homoromantic: A romantic orientation that describes an attraction to the same gender
Homosexual: A sexual orientation that describes an attraction to the same gender
Asexual: A sexual orientation that describes little to no sexual attraction
It’s important to note that there is a difference between romantic and sexual orientations.
Romantic orientation describes a person’s romantic attraction to a particular gender. It is separate from sexual attraction. When you’re romantically attracted to someone, it means that you want to date them and be in a relationship with them. Note how sexual desire and attraction are absent from this definition.
Meanwhile, sexual orientation describes a person’s sexual attraction to a particular gender. This is different from romantic attraction – you could desire sexual interactions with a person but not necessarily want to date or be intimate with them in a romantic way.
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Homoromantic As A Romantic Orientation
Though the term homoromantic may sound new to some, the homoromantic orientation has always existed. One can be romantically attracted to the same or a similar gender while being sexually attracted to completely different genders.
Let’s take look at a few examples of how homoromantic orientation can be combined with varying sexual orientations:
Homoromantic asexual: A person who is romantically attracted to the same or a similar gender but feels little to no sexual attraction to any gender
Homoromantic homosexual: A person who is both romantically and sexually attracted to the same or a similar gender
Homoromantic heterosexual: A person who is romantically attracted to the same or a similar gender while only being sexually attracted to the opposite gender
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3 Signs You Might Be Homoromantic
Being homoromantic can manifest in different ways, so it’s not the same for everyone. That said, here are some signs you might be homoromantic.
You See Yourself Dating Someone Of The Same Gender
Perhaps you’ve always identified as heterosexual but you’ve recently started having feelings towards a person of the same or a similar gender. Maybe you’ve fallen for a best friend of the same gender, and feel drawn to that person romantically, but have no desire to be physically intimate with them.
This could be a sign you’re homoromantic. It’s important to remember that romantic and sexual orientations are fluid and can change over time.
Your Interest In The Opposite Gender Doesn’t Feel Intimate
You might feel that your relationships with the opposite gender have been missing something. Maybe you’ve always been with and sexually desired people of the opposite gender, but as far as romance is concerned, you don’t feel any deeper connection. This could be a sign that you’re homoromantic.
When You Imagine A Long-Term Partner, It’s Someone Of The Same Gender
When you think of being in a long-term, committed relationship — moving in together, buying a house, and starting a family — you see it with somebody who is not of the opposite gender. If you are experiencing these feelings, it could be a sign that you are homoromantic. As with everything, it’s important to think about how it makes you feel and to follow your heart.
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What To Do When A Loved One Comes Out As Homoromantic
Coming out can be a tough decision, especially if the person in question is still figuring it out or fears not being accepted. Here are the best things you can do if a loved one decides to come out as homoromantic:
Be supportive: It was likely a big decision to come out to you. Letting your loved one know that you’re there for them and support them no matter what will go a very long way.
Do your own research: You’ll be better informed and it will also show them that you care about their experience.
Be curious: It’s okay to ask questions – this demonstrates that you want to understand what they’re going through. Just know that they might still be figuring it out and may not have all the answers yet.
Talk to other homoromantic people: This can give you some great insight into other people’s coming out experiences and help you understand your loved one better.
Include them: If you do activities and go to events with your loved one, like a weekend movie night, keep doing them. One of the biggest fears people have when coming out is that family and friends will treat them differently. Maintaining your relationship will help ease that fear.
Final Thoughts
Homoromantic people are romantically attracted to the same or a similar gender. It’s possible to have “mixed orientations” in terms of romantic and sexual desire, so one can be heterosexual, pansexual, or asexual (or other sexual orientations) while only desiring romantic intimacy with the same gender.
If you’re questioning whether or not you are homoromantic, take your time to process what you’re feeling. Figuring out your identity is a personal journey. If a loved one or a friend has come out as homoromantic, the best thing you can do is be there for them and let them know that you stand by them.
Whatever the case may be, just remember that orientation and gender are fluid and can change over time. Humans are amazing and emotionally complex beings – understanding this helps us better understand the people around us, our society, and the beautifully diverse world we live in.
