ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bicurious

Alright kiddo, you know how sometimes boys like girls and sometimes girls like boys, right? But do you also remember how we talked about how love and attraction can be complicated feelings and that it's okay to feel things in different ways or like different kinds of people? Well, that's kind of what bicurious means.

When someone is bicurious, it means that they are curious about being attracted to a different gender than they typically are. For example, if a boy usually likes girls but finds himself also attracted to boys or curious about them, he might say he's bicurious. It doesn't mean he's definitely going to start liking boys (or girls) more than girls (or boys), it just means that he's exploring his feelings and interests. It's like trying new foods or hobbies, you don't know if you're going to like them until you try them.

It's important to remember that being bicurious, or curious about any kind of attraction, is completely normal and okay. It's also important to respect other people's feelings and boundaries. So, if someone tells you that they're bicurious or exploring their attraction, remember to be kind and supportive!
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