Hi Loves,
this is Lovely, herself,
and today I want to talk May 24 which marks the Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day
What is Pansexual/Panromantic?
Pan is a root word meaning all: Pan is the attraction to people of all genders, or where the gender of the person of interest does not weigh whether the pan person is attracted to them. Pansexual is the sexual attraction to all genders, and Panromantic is the romantic attraction to all genders. Pansexuals and Panromantics see gender as a characteristic about a person rather than deciding on who they are or are not attracted to.
Can Pansexuals/Panromantics have a preference?
Yes, pan people are allowed to have a preference.
When should I come out to my family/friends?
When you feel comfortable, it’s not a race to come out. Your sexuality is your business, and you should come out when you’re ready.
When is Pan Pride Day?
December 8th
When is Pan Day of Visibility?
May 24th
What are all the genders?
Gender is just as diverse as sexuality. With sexuality, there isn’t just gay and straight. There’s pansexual, asexual, grey sexual, etc. In other words, it’s nearly impossible for me to list them all because there are so many ways a person can identify. I will attempt to explain it in the simplest way I can. Of course, there’s male and female. Some people identify as both (bigender), some identity with neither (agender), some can vary and identify as male sometimes and female other times (gender fluid).
My friend is pansexual/panromantic. Are they attracted to me?
No, not necessarily. Just because everyone can be attractive doesn’t mean everyone is.
Can I be Pansexual/romantic and demisexual/romantic at the same time?
Yes, you can identify as pansexual, demisexual, or panromantic demiromantic. This is a thing.
I am pan, but I identify to other people as gay/bi, etc. is that okay?
Yes, this is fine. How you identify with yourself and how you identify with other people are your own choices. This is in no way offensive and is your decision. You are not less pansexual or panromantic by doing so, and you’re not insulting people who identify as these orientations. How you determine is your choice, and no one else’s, and no one should say anything about that.
I, myself, am pansexual, and if you would like to read my coming out story, please refer to this article HERE.
Let us all celebrate our pansexuality and panromance together as a community on May 24. Happy Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day.
XoXo, Lovely
