Oscar De La Huerte answered
The terms bisexual and metrosexual have very different meanings.
A bisexual is someone who is sexually interested in members of both sexes (therefore the prefix bi- meaning 'two').
The term 'metrosexual' was coined as a combination of the words 'metropolitan' and 'sexual' as humorous reference to the often sexually-ambiguous trends and stylings that men living in large metropolitan cities adhere to.
What is a bisexual? Bisexuality refers to someone whose sexual relationships and behaviour are directed at both men and women.
Although bisexuality has been present throughout human history and is also found in the animal kingdom, the term 'bisexual' wasn't actually invented until the 19th century.
Related terms coined at the same time include heterosexual - someone who is sexually interested in the opposite sex, and homosexual - someone who is sexually interested in the same sex.
What is a metrosexual? The term metrosexual was originally used by journalist Mark Simpson in an article he wrote for The Independent newspaper. In the original article, Simpson described metrosexuals as a marketing demographic that comprised 'single young men with disposable income that lived in a large city like London (where all the best shops are)'.
The idea took off in popularity when Simpson used the term to refer to David Beckham as an example of the metrosexual man.
In relation to sexuality, Simpson decided that the metrosexual was not necessarily straight, gay or bisexual - but was simply in search of pleasure.
What makes a man metrosexual? The trademark of a metrosexual man is definitely his appearance, and more specifically his hair and skin. An entire market has been created to cater for the appearance-conscious male, with everything from 'guyliner' to 'male exfoliants' being a staple of a metrosexual's bathroom shelf.
Other fields identified to be of interest to the metrosexual include:
A bisexual is someone who is sexually interested in members of both sexes (therefore the prefix bi- meaning 'two').
The term 'metrosexual' was coined as a combination of the words 'metropolitan' and 'sexual' as humorous reference to the often sexually-ambiguous trends and stylings that men living in large metropolitan cities adhere to.
What is a bisexual? Bisexuality refers to someone whose sexual relationships and behaviour are directed at both men and women.
Although bisexuality has been present throughout human history and is also found in the animal kingdom, the term 'bisexual' wasn't actually invented until the 19th century.
Related terms coined at the same time include heterosexual - someone who is sexually interested in the opposite sex, and homosexual - someone who is sexually interested in the same sex.
What is a metrosexual? The term metrosexual was originally used by journalist Mark Simpson in an article he wrote for The Independent newspaper. In the original article, Simpson described metrosexuals as a marketing demographic that comprised 'single young men with disposable income that lived in a large city like London (where all the best shops are)'.
The idea took off in popularity when Simpson used the term to refer to David Beckham as an example of the metrosexual man.
In relation to sexuality, Simpson decided that the metrosexual was not necessarily straight, gay or bisexual - but was simply in search of pleasure.
What makes a man metrosexual? The trademark of a metrosexual man is definitely his appearance, and more specifically his hair and skin. An entire market has been created to cater for the appearance-conscious male, with everything from 'guyliner' to 'male exfoliants' being a staple of a metrosexual's bathroom shelf.
Other fields identified to be of interest to the metrosexual include:
- Fashion trends
- Physical fitness
- Popular culture
- Food
- Home décor
- Technology and gadgets
