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This year, I& #39;d like to do something for the very first time: publicly come out as bisexual.

I& #39;ve told very few people in my life. Many people who know me quite well will find out for the first time through this thread. (Hi mom!)

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I spent a long time debating whether or not to do this. On the one hand, I am in a straight relationship, and benefit from most systems of straight privilege. I haven& #39;t wanted to occupy LGBTQ+ where I felt like I didn& #39;t belong.

I& #39;ve questioned my own identity for years, ...

...wondering if my sexuality is valid. Ultimately, I decided that I don& #39;t want to contribute to bisexual erasure, especially that of men. We do exist, my identity is valid, and it doesn& #39;t need to be validated with peer review (*cough* PNAS *cough*). I& #39;m proud to be bi.