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* ''Film/ChasingAmy'': The plot involves the title character, who identifies as a lesbian then begins dating a man, and becomes confused and angsty about it. She gets flack from her lesbian friends ''and'' her boyfriend when he learns about her wild past with other men. The word bisexual however is not used, but Amy does seem to be a bisexual woman who just prefers same-sex relationships.

* ''Webcomic/MenageA3'': Sonya originally identifies as straight, and is very confused by how much she enjoys being seduced by Zii. She never does accept the idea of being labelled as gay — hence her long-lasting {{Catchphrase}}/OverusedRunningGag, "[[HaveIMentionedIAmHeterosexualToday I'm not a lesbian!]]" — but she eventually comes to terms with the idea of being bisexual, at least tacitly.

* ''Webcomic/EnnuiGo'': In the "Gauntlet" mini-arc in Vol. 2, Officer Espinosa is propositioned by Izzy's twin sister Adelie ([[spoiler:except she's actually Izzy [[TwinSwitch pretending to be Adelie]]]]) and, exhausted by the craziness, accepts and actually enjoys the affair. Afterwards, she begins questioning her sexuality, because she had only been attracted to guys before. Of course when she eventually moves to Key Manati, later comics show that she has more or less accepted she's at least bisexual (i.e. she has a one-night-stand with Hiro in "R and R" and accepts a threesome between a man and his girlfriend as a bribe in "Speeding").

As this is TruthInTelevision, Administrivia/NoRealLifeExamplesPlease.

'''Dorothy''': ''Yes'' there ''is''. I said it like fifteen seconds ago.

This trope is when a character who previously presented themselves as straight has attraction with someone of the [[QueerRomance same sex or gender]], in addition to the opposite. This often sparks major character development, especially if the protagonist is going through it. They may have preconceived notions about what being attracted to the same sex means and burden themselves with worry. It's especially worrying for them if they're already dating someone but don't know how to tell them. Heteronormative upbringings may lead them to become depressed, anxious, or guilty about their feelings. This trope is similar to NoBisexuals in that the word "bisexual" may not be mentioned, however, this trope is related to the specific confusion that comes when attracted to both sexes.

* ''Series/SexAndTheCity'': One infamous episode revolves around the topic of bisexuality. Carrie meets a group of bisexuals at a party. One of them is played by Music/AlanisMorissette, and the two kiss while playing SpinTheBottle. Carrie still can't fathom bisexuality, especially among males, and thinks bisexual men are just gay men in denial.

This trope is when a character who previously presented themselves as straight has attraction with someone of the [[QueerRomance same sex or gender]], in addition to the opposite. This often sparks major character development, especially if the protagonist is going through it. They may have preconceived notions about what being attracted to the same sex means and burden themselves with worry. It's especially worrying for them if they're already dating someone but don't know how to tell them. Heteronormative upbringings may lead them to become depressed, anxious, or guilty about their feelings. This trope is similar to NoBisexuals in that the word "bisexual" may not be mentioned, however this trope is related to the specific confusion that comes when attracted to both sexes.

* ''Series/CrazyExGirlfriend'': Darryl is initially confused when he's attracted to White Josh, as Darryl's always been attracted to women and has even married one, so he just assumes he's also gay. He later has an epiphany and realizes he's "both-sexual." After properly learning the term "bisexual," he sings a coming-out song called "Gettin' Bi" about bisexuality, even calling out people who [[NoBisexuals think he's just gay]].

* ''Webcomic/MenageA3'': Sonya originally identifies as straight, and is very confused by how much she enjoys being seduced by Zii. She never does accept the idea of being labelled as gay — hence her long-lasting {{Catchphrase}}/OverusedRunningGag, "I'm not a lesbian!" — but she eventually comes to terms with the idea of being bisexual, at least tacitly.

* ''WesternAnimation/BigMouth'': When Andrew begins to have feelings for men, he thinks he might be gay. What confuses him more is that he still has feelings for women. He's informed that it's normal during puberty to have attraction to men ''and'' women, and becomes less confused about his attractions.

* ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'': Everybody refers to Willow as "gay now" instead of bisexual.