"Before there were labels on everything, if she goes back, if she studies the ancient Greeks, the ancient Romans, the way that men bonded back in the day before they went to war was they would sleep with each other. We're in more of an evolved era nowadays, and men can be more open and free about our bisexuality."
"It's always OK for a girl to be bi, but if a man does it, it's an ick. Double standards exist for all of us, but women have an ability to have more freedom to explore their sexuality, I believe."
Jessica White, a supermodel and former America's Next Top Model judge, faced backlash for stating that bisexuality is acceptable for women but represents "an ick" for men. When given an opportunity to recant, she doubled down, claiming women have more freedom to explore sexuality. Paulie Calafiore, a former athlete and Big Brother contestant who came out as bisexual in 2023, responded by providing historical context about male intimacy in ancient Greece and Rome. Calafiore emphasized that society has evolved and men should feel empowered to openly express bisexuality without stigma. He noted that professional athletes privately seek guidance on coming out, and harmful comments like White's create barriers to acceptance.
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