Not to be confused with Semi-Bisexual, Hemi-Bisexual, also known as Media-Bisexual, is a term where an individual considers themself bisexual but experiences less attraction to one of the genders they are attracted to. Despite this, a hemi-bisexual individual may, *but not exclusive to; still willing to have a relationships or feelings for, and might visualize themselves in a relationship with, someone of that gender.
One may identify as hemi-bisexual due to fear, discomfort, or any other feeling that makes the individual be hesitant to be in a relationship with/have feelings for said gender. One's fear/discomfort varies from person to person, (possible causes include household environment, homophobia, dysphoria, etc.) *This factor is morally more common into identifying as hemi-bisexual but not exclusive to it.
Another possible reason for someone identifying as hemi-bisexual is that not everyone who identifies as bisexual may feel comfortable with terms such as biromantic, bisexual lesbian, biromantic homosexual, etc.
- This term is inclusive and could be used as alternative to “Bi with a preference,” or “Bicurious.”
- Hemi-bisexual can be combined with other terms.
The pansexual counterpart is: Hemi-Pansexual.
History & Etymology
Hemi-bisexual was coined by Discord user (and FANDOM user) Musephile on the 8th of June in 2021.[1]
Hemi-bisexual is also called media-bisexual, because "Media" translates to "half" in Spanish.
Originally this term was supposedly to be a recoin of Semi-Bisexual but no longer is due to the coiner's change of decision.
Flags
The hemi-bisexual flag was created by Musephile.[2] It is a more cooler tone from the original bisexual flag, the cooler tone and noise filter indicating the "feeling of hesitation of sorts" and along the "desire of wanting to be open about it."[3]
An alternate hemi-bisexual flag was designed by FANDOM user Uncertified Funny on June 11th of 2021.[4] It has no confirmed meaning.
