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Let's be honest. You're here because you've read one too many MM romances where the bisexual character is treated like a plot device. A stepping stone. A man who's "just confused" until the right guy comes along and magically makes him "pick a side."
Exhausting, isn't it?
If you're an emotionally invested reader craving psychological realism and complex character development, you deserve better. Here are 10 things you absolutely need to know when searching for authentic bisexual romance in MM fiction.
1. Bisexuality Is Not a Pit Stop on the Way to Gay
This should be obvious in 2026, yet here we are.
Bisexuality is a complete, valid identity. It's not a phase. It's not a temporary state of confusion before a character "figures out" he's really gay. When authors treat bisexuality as a transitional identity, they're not writing bisexual characters, they're erasing them.
Authentic bisexual romance acknowledges that a man can be deeply, irrevocably in love with another man while still being bisexual. His attraction to multiple genders doesn't evaporate because he's committed.
2. The "Greedy" and "Cheater" Tropes Need to Die
You know the ones. The bisexual character who can't be trusted. Who's portrayed as inherently non-monogamous or as a threat to a relationship's stability simply because of his orientation.
This is lazy writing rooted in harmful stereotypes.
Bisexual men are fully capable of commitment, loyalty, and emotional depth. Their attraction to more than one gender doesn't make them more likely to cheat any more than a straight man's attraction to women makes him unable to be faithful to one partner.
3. Internal Monologue Is Everything
Here's where authentic representation separates itself from checkbox diversity.
Real bisexual characters have rich internal landscapes. They grapple with their dual attractions. They might question societal expectations. They might have complicated histories with how they've understood their own desires.
The best MM bisexual romances don't shy away from this inner conflict. They lean into it. They show us the psychological texture of what it means to exist in a world that often demands you choose a lane.
Dick Ferguson's work excels here. His novels, including the raw and unflinching Unadorned collection, treat these internal journeys with the depth they deserve, no shortcuts, no simplifications.
👉 Explore the collection: Identity and Self-Expression
4. Bisexual Erasure in Literature Is a Disservice to Readers
When a character's bisexuality is mentioned once and never explored again, that's erasure. When a character ends up with a man and his bisexuality is suddenly irrelevant to the narrative, that's erasure. When authors avoid using the word "bisexual" altogether, opting for vague descriptors like "fluid" or "open," that's often erasure too.
You deserve stories that name bisexuality explicitly and explore it meaningfully throughout the narrative, not just in a single coming-out scene.
5. Attraction Isn't Always 50/50 (And That's Okay)
One of the biggest misconceptions about bisexuality is that it means equal attraction to all genders at all times.
Reality is far more nuanced. Some bisexual men experience stronger romantic attraction to men but sexual attraction across genders. Some find their preferences shift over time. Some feel attraction differently depending on the individual rather than their gender.
Authentic bisexual romance reflects this complexity. It doesn't force characters into neat, symmetrical boxes.
6. Representation Requires Nuance, Not Checkboxes
There's a difference between including a bisexual character and representing bisexual experience.
Inclusion is easy. You slap a label on a character and call it a day. Representation requires actual craft. It means understanding the specific challenges bisexual men face, biphobia from both straight and gay communities, the pressure to "prove" their identity, the exhaustion of constant explanation.
If you're tired of tokenism, seek out authors who do the work. Authors who write bisexual characters as fully realized human beings with complex motivations, desires, and fears.
👉 Find stories with substance: LGBTQ+ Collection
7. Coming Out Doesn't End the Story
Too many MM romances treat the bisexual character's coming out as the climax of their arc. Once they've declared their identity, the narrative considers their journey complete.
But coming out is just one moment. Authentic bisexual romance explores what happens after, the ongoing negotiations with identity, the way relationships evolve, the continued processing of what attraction means over a lifetime.
The best stories recognize that identity isn't a destination. It's a continuous, evolving experience.
8. Bisexual Men Deserve Romantic Depth, Not Just Heat
Yes, chemistry matters. Yes, tension matters. But bisexual characters deserve the same emotional richness as any other romantic lead.
That means showing vulnerability. Showing trust being built slowly. Showing the specific ways a bisexual man might approach intimacy differently based on his unique experiences and history.
Dick Ferguson understands this. His characters aren't just physically drawn to each other: they're psychologically entangled. They want connection on a deeper level, and his writing delivers that without sacrificing the heat.
9. Good Bisexual Romance Challenges You
If you're looking for easy, uncomplicated reads where everything resolves neatly, authentic bisexual romance might not be your genre.
The best stories in this space ask difficult questions. They sit with discomfort. They explore the messy, contradictory nature of desire and identity without offering tidy answers.
For the emotionally invested reader, this is the reward: fiction that treats you like an intelligent adult capable of handling complexity.
👉 Ready to be challenged? Romance Collection
10. Human-Curated Stories Beat Algorithm Recommendations
Amazon's algorithm doesn't understand nuance. It doesn't know the difference between genuine bisexual representation and exploitative tokenism. It just knows what sells.
That's why platforms like ReadWithPride.com matter. Human curation. Thoughtful selection. Stories chosen because they actually deliver on the promise of authentic, psychologically rich LGBTQ+ fiction.
Stop letting robots choose your next read.
Ready to Find Your Next Obsession?
If you're done settling for shallow representation and ready for MM romance that respects your intelligence, explore Dick Ferguson's catalog today.
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