Poll: Would you take a pill that makes you bisexual?

[game-lover]

No.

There's really no valid reason to do so. I mean, what would be the point?

 

[Chairman Miaow]

No because I live in Texas.

Which doesnt mean anything since I know plenty of happy bi/gay people in Texas. Hell, I was raised in the country and still live in this state. Care to make a useful statement?

OT: Nah, I like my sexuality. Straight as a line. Women look soooooooooooooooooo much better anyway, so I wouldnt have any reason to start liking men.

Just because you haven't experienced something doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Homophobia is still extremely prevalent, especially in certain parts of the world, like Texas.

 

[Hambers]

Fairly simple question here, in the hypothetical situation that someone came up with something like this. Explain your reasons.

I personally would, because I think only being attracted to women is fairly arbitrary and limiting.

Edit: I apologize for my apparent optimism but I assumed that bisexuals were excluded from the question was obvious.

And if it wasn't clear I have absolutely no problem with any type of sexuality, just phrasing a question.

People seem to consider this a very profound change in character apparently. It's a widening of a preference to include a larger group, if I'd asked you whether or not you'd like to enjoy more types of art I'd hardly have been met with dismay.

I would do it because it would increase my ability to have fun.

If you think so mind explaining why you consider it deeply relevant.

If you want to start having sex with people of the same gender go ahead. If you are thinking about it already it is probably fair to say you are attracted to men.

If you are not and simply want to have more sex with more people then perhaps be less discerning, go on Craiglist, join a club, learn to enjoy the modest attraction of ugly people, whatever floats your boat.

If you find yourself unable to do it yourself then clearly you don't want to at all and shouldn't craft hypothetical medication for it.

Personally, no because if I wanted to become bisexual I'd just go out there and make an effort to be bisexual. That has no appeal for me and I wouldn't change that through either pill or will.

 

[lacktheknack]

As a religious monogamist, taking such a pill would do nothing useful. So no, thanks.

 

[Xaio30]

Fuck yeah, I would.
The pond would expand for me significantly.

Edit: Just read all the "no"s so far. You want a reason?
You will find more people sexy.
You know how hetero people like to look at the other gender?
If they take the pill they will have even more to enjoy looking at.

 

[elvor0]

If you find yourself unable to do it yourself then clearly you don't want to at all and shouldn't craft hypothetical medication for it.

Personally, no because if I wanted to become bisexual I'd just go out there and make an effort to be bisexual. That has no appeal for me and I wouldn't change that through either pill or will.

I'm pretty sure it was just a thought experiment, sure the guy maybe is bi curious but y'know...

That and I can't quite see if your second point is taking the piss, or is just massively misunderstanding how sexuality works. You can't will or force yourself to be bisexual, no more than you can will yourself straight if you're gay.

OT: Well, personally no. It's a bit of a strange thought really, you would have to be at least semi Bi curious to want to do it, or you just think "well fuck it, I'd prefer the idea of having a boyfriend because it'd be like having a best mate you can screw" and take the pill for the sake of that. But then that has the issue of there being plenty of tomboys that are just as much if not more fun to hang around with anyway.

 

[Paradoxrifts]

Fairly simple question here, in the hypothetical situation that someone came up with something like this. Explain your reasons./quote]

Nope. But I do believe that if such hypothetical pills existed then anyone and everyone should be free to take (or not take) a pill so that they may enjoy whatever sort of sexuality their heart (rather than their body) desires.

 

[2012 Wont Happen]

No because I live in Texas.

Which doesnt mean anything since I know plenty of happy bi/gay people in Texas. Hell, I was raised in the country and still live in this state. Care to make a useful statement?

OT: Nah, I like my sexuality. Straight as a line. Women look soooooooooooooooooo much better anyway, so I wouldnt have any reason to start liking men.

It is a useful statement as far as why I wouldn't do it. There are happy gay and bi people in Texas, but it does carry a social stigma and makes life more difficult. I would take the pill if I was in an area of total or at least more complete social acceptance of gay and bi people because being bi without stigma would make life easier. I get hit on by way more gay men than women for some reason, so actually quite a bit easier. Not worth it if I have to go through ignorant hatred though.

 

[KOMega]

Whenever someone pops these magic pill questions, I always jump on the idea of the pill that can change a person's behavior in a highly specific way rather than the intended idea to be discussed. It's just like a giant elephant in the room to me. Bah...

OT: Anyways I doubt it'd effect me too much. I don't exactly have any reasons to like/dislike either preference anyways.

Also, this is going by the assumption that this does not change my general behavior, just my preferences.

 

[Heronblade]

Edit: Just read all the "no"s so far. You want a reason?
You will find more people sexy.
You know how hetero people like to look at the other gender?
If they take the pill they will have even more to enjoy looking at.

Amazingly enough, not all of us think with our groins.

The promise of more eye candy is not a compelling reason. I am happy with who and what I am, and have no desire to risk that by tacking on a fake sense of sexual attraction, just so I can not ogle men just as much as I do not ogle women.

 

[DaWaffledude]

The hell is everyone getting so offended for? (Captcha: "beyond me")

I'd have to say yeah. I mean, obviously I don't find men attractive now, but that's what the pill is for. I have nothing to lose and a greater range of relationships and appreciations to gain.

EDIT: I mean really, people, how is doubling your potential relationships "nothing to gain"? Just tell me.

 

[Heronblade]

The hell is everyone getting so offended for? (Captcha: "beyond me")

I'd have to say yeah. I mean, obviously I don't find men attractive now, but that's what the pill is for. I have nothing to lose and a greater range of relationships and appreciations to gain.

EDIT: I mean really, people, how is doubling your potential relationships "nothing to gain"? Just tell me.

The topic concerns both sexual orientation, and changing a major aspect of one's personality.

As a result, yes, its just a mite touchy.

EDIT: In response to your edit:

First off, the number of homosexual and bisexual men are far, far less than the number of heterosexual women
Secondly, I for one primarily judge a potential relationship on the basis of complementary mental attributes, and many of the aspects I am looking for are quite rare in men.

All in all, I'd be surprised if the increase came out to be 10%, much less 100% as implied. Others would have a larger increase, but similar restrictions apply. The only people who would have a great gain in terms of the number of potential partners would be those who started off with a homosexual orientation

 

[Johnny Novgorod]

While I would appreciate the doubling of my chances of getting laid (there's an Oscar Wilde quote about it, I think), I like the stuff that I like, and I don't like the stuff I don't like. If this sounds tautological, then maybe so is the question.

 

[waj9876]

No, I would not. Because doing so would actually limit the people I'm attracted to. I'm pansexual. Gender doesn't factor into who I find attractive.

 

[Panzer Camper]

Assuming I could change back then yeah I don't see why not. I mean you can't really knock it until you try it and assuming no nasty side effects it can't really hurt you. I love my girl and being straight but if given the option to be in someone else's shoes for a little bit would at least be interesting.

 

[Something Amyss]

arbitrary and limited

You're arbitrary and limited.

...What? I can't resist that sort of setup! You know I'm weak!

Aaaaanyway, I'm excluded from the poll (sad!), but I'd like to think I'd not want to change my sexuality whatever I was.

 

[Sandjube]

Already there, but like others have said, if I wasn't already bi/pan/what-have-you, I can't see myself wanting to change it really.

 

[JohanGasMask]

I already want to fuck 95% of the girls i see. I dont want to fuck 95% of everyone i see. I have a hard time coping with my hornyness as it is D:

 

[babinro]

Nope.

There are plenty of woman in the world so I don't feel like I'm lacking in potential options. Besides, being forced into attraction by the magic of a pill is completely unnatural. I'm not 'broken' because I'm only attracted to woman. It's just what I am.

I wouldn't take a pill to change my ethnicity either.
However, I would take a pill to change my gender / species.
It would be fascinating to experience life as a female, or cat, or dog, etc.