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What does pansexuasl mean? I ask because my friends say he is this, but won't tell me what it means .

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I found this definition which might throw some light on it:

The state of being sexually attracted to males, females, transsexuals, intersexes (hermaphroditic), transvestites, androgynes, etc...Kind of like being bisexual, except bi only refers to two sexes.

So the difference between pansexual and bisexual would be contained in that last sentence. Obviously, in the modern world there are more than two genders.

I'm rather relieved that it didn't refer to unusual activities in the kitchen.

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That's why I avoid the kitchen on a daily basis. I was never quite sure what goes on in there.
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I wonder if pansexual includes monosexuality? It's a practice that would certainly be encouraged by opticians.
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Dang it dozy, i was gonna take the cooking utensil approach! Now its ruined. You stole it!! Your answers are always great!
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hahahahaha!
pansexual- a guy who enjoys getting clobbered over the head with a cast iron frying pan
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kuddabeen, my apologies. I'll leave you the next one,.

sas -- that sounds painful. i can see why mr bigfoot prefers to live at a distance.
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:) lol, Dozy
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phil_m99
Always at the party too late. Fun stuff, nuthin to add.
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well, there's a little Lambrusco left over...
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Its all good dozy. You said it more eloquently than i would have anyway
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Pansexual was explained to me as looking for a connection rather than a gender. It's being open to both sexes.

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So my friend is bi? Pretty much that's kinda Ewww
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What's worng with bi?
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Agreed with Sandra,
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Remember your friend probably had to have a lot of courage to tell you. Be a good friend and accept your differences with an open heart. Life is full of amazing and different people. Keep in mind what the word " friend" means.
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Google is great.
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well said, bellydncr...
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He only told me cause he likes me and he likes my brother :( bad part is I might be haven his kid
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Thanks Sas.
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And I love bi girls I am bi myself I don't like bi guys
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The term pansexual generally is used for a person who does not classify their sexuality with a person's sex, but their gender. They believe that there is a set difference between sex and gender - gender being the socially constructed condition of being male or female, and sex being the biological condition of male or female.

People who are pansexual may be attracted to various different forms of romance, and may be aroused by various different acts of sex on a carnal level. Some suggest that pansexuality is more accurately described by its adepts: human- or person-oriented. Despite a person who is pansexual's fluid sexuality, some may have a preference. A person who is pansexual may be attracted to all genders and sexes, but have a preference, (for example) for pre-operative transsexual people, other people who are pansexuals, masculine lesbians, intersexed people, etc.

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candicane
Good answer
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john8715
I want to go on record as NOT being pansexual...
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Haha some friend u have!

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Seriously haha
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:( oh my god that's nasty as heck wow ok I'm sone with him now
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Why? I thought he was your friend.
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I think the better comment is some friend YOU are. How is this person any different than before telling you this? Unless they are trying to do something inappropriate with or to you, you are being awfully mean.
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Yeah! I agree with CoolMom44! No offense, but you are being extremely rude! Just because your friend is open to boys or girls does not mean you shouldn't be friends with him! I'm really sorry but you are wrong. His feelings will be really hurt. There's nothing wrong with being different! (Althiugh i don't have a friend that is open to both genders and i don't know how it is.) Still! I think you should take some more time to think about this.
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Ok you guys are not the one that might be having his kid now are you? No so don't tell me I'm been a bad friend
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I have a lesbian friend, and we are still friends. I believe that it is so wrong to discontinue being friends just because he has interests in both kinds. I am not at all for being against lesbians and gays and bi's and pansexual and anything else. Stick with him if he's a real friend, because I'm sure that he'd do the same for you.
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Thats why protection is important.
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It broke while we were using it
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That's why more than one method is recommended.
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Ummm sweet heart I'm 14 so I'm very new to all this
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Sweetheart, I hope it's obvious to other children why 14 yr old children should not have sex.
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I don't think it is cause many of them still do it and end up like me
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It basically means people who consider themselves gender-blind when it comes to sexuality.
Beyond bisexual - it suggests gender, or lack of it, doesn't come into a pansexual's decisions and feelings about sex.

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you described that *just* like an engineer would...
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waldorff
You sound like my wife..... (sigh...)
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Sorta like bisexual I think

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I think the reason your friend wouldnt tell what it means is because he doesn't want you to realize the truth about him.

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Yea I kinda thought that but now I know so we might have some talking to do
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So from listening to all these answers it sounds like pansexual means you are into pretty much anything, with pretty much anybody. Right? I mean no offense it just sounds kind of exhausting. Im so glad im normal and am only into old buicks. Oh alright, and my wife too. But you shouldnt stop being someones friend because of thier sexuality. If you are going to judge folks, at least pick an important topic. Good luck to ye

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lol, well said, kuddabeen

"exhausting" indeed
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