In this case, biromantic means being attracted to at least two different gender identities. That’s why we consulted the experts - read on to get the full lowdown. While many people are becoming more open-minded and accepting of the nuances that exist within sexuality (huzzah!), many misunderstand what it means to be biromantic.
When these people were prompted to follow up their responses to clarify, they responded with more than 100 different labels - including “biromantic.” In response to the survey of over 24,000 people, a whopping 21% of participants identified as “something else” other than gay, lesbian, or bisexual. According to a 2019 report by The Trevor Project, more and more LGBTQ young people are identifying outside the established labels for sexuality.
Language around sexual orientation is continually evolving and expanding. In fact, did you know that sexual attraction and romantic attraction are two completely different things? That’s right - it’s totally possible to want to date, flirt with, or build a life with someone without wanting to jump into bed with them.
