There are no rainbow pooping Unicorns here. Move along, please.

Dear MG:

Does bisexuality show up on gaydar? After all, bisexuals are half gay!

Signed
CuriousChick

Pete, there are so many red flags flying I’m not even sure where to start so I’m just going to jump in. First, get thee to a doctor or health department pronto! Be completely honest about your symptoms and your one night stand. If they prescribe medicine take the whole round but also mention your girlfriend to the doctor or nurse practitioner who will then tell you to bring her in or give you a prescription for her, too. Then you’ve got to take the plunge and tell your girlfriend why she’s going to have to take some pills or go to the clinic, too. Everyone has a right to know if they have been exposed to an STD. Women are particularly vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections because our genitals were designed to “receive”, normally sperm but bacteria, yeast and viruses take advantage of the design. Women are much more likely to contract an infection through their genitals then men after similar exposures and more likely to suffer permanent infertility if the infection is left untreated.

Dear Miss Gloryous,

I am a bisexual woman and want to have a relationship with another woman but I’m having a hard time finding other women to date. Where have all the dateable women gone?

Sincerely,

Lonely & Frustrated in Mississippi

Dear Lonely,

Sorry to say the pansexual world seems to frown on sexuality tags, although that would probably make a fairly fun novelty pin series. Depending on the area you live in and the time and money you have to spend there are some fairly easy and low-cost/no-cost ways to meet people. Dance clubs and GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender) campus meetings are logical starting points. But places like your local zoo and public library have been known to have their fair share of patrons who have open minded ideas about sexuality, you just have to know how to gently flirt. Personally, I have even been known to strike up some great conversations (and a few dates) hanging out in the Self Help/How To section of a local book store while I was trying to find a good book on flirting. One time, two young ladies hit on me at the same time and all I did to initiate our impromptu discussion was a half smile and a tiny eyelash flutter. In short, practice the gentle art of flirting where ever you go and not just with people your want to date and you will be surprised how many bees become attracted to your honey.