Being bisexual is often misunderstood, with people branded everything from greedy to confused to 'on the fence' or accused of using their sexuality as an excuse for cheating.
Now bisexual people from around the world have taken to anonymous sharing app Whisper to shed more light on what it's like to be attracted to both genders, with a particular focus on whether they have a preference for either men or women.
The eye-opening responses revealed it's a complicated issue with no easy answer - a case in point being a woman who 'prefers' men because she wants children, but would actually rather date women because they're 'more loving'.
One person said they prefer to date women because they've been hurt by men trying to take their virginity, while an individual from Indiana claimed they prefer dating guys because they are 'less high maintenance'.
Bisexual people from around the world have taken to anonymous sharing app Whisper to reveal the gender they prefer to date - including an individual from Indiana, who claims men are 'less high maintenance' than women
Planning for the future! One person admitted they chose to mostly date men because they want to have children, but actually have a preference for women because they're more 'loving'
Another person, who lives in Wisconsin, revealed they prefer to date women because men have hurt them in the past
Love doesn't come cheap! A bisexual man from Greece, admitted that they prefer to date men because they only have to pay for themselves
One person, who lives in California, compared their current boyfriend to their ex-girlfriend, while claiming that women are more affectionate
A woman from California, said it's just easier to date men despite wanting a long-term relationship with 'a girl to call mine' because she's so much more picky about the women she's attracted to
Safe option! A bisexual person from Nebraska admitted they prefer to date women because an ex-boyfriend caused them a lot of pain
One person, who lives in Georgia, claimed they get more respect from women than from men
A man, from Texas, explained that he's emotionally attracted to women but prefers to have sex with men
Another bisexual person admitted that they prefer men because they don't feel worthy of dating women
No traditions! A man from Hawaii, claimed he prefers to date men because they don't have to embrace stereotypical gender roles
One bisexual person said they prefer dating women because of their mindset rather than because of their physical appearance
A British individual, who knew they were bisexual from their teens, said they prefer to date men because women are 'too much drama'
Another person from Utah, said they are more interested in dating men because they struggle to trust women