LUG unplugged.I want to thank the GenQ folks for discussing the "lesbian until graduation The slang terms lesbian until graduation (LUG), bisexual until graduation (BUG) or more recently myspace bisexual.[1] are terms used to describe women primarily of high-school or college age, who are assumed to be experimenting with or with adopting a " urban legend Myths about anything and everything that barely have a shred of truth in them, yet seem to take on a persistent life of their own. Before the Internet, such urban folklore as "alligators in New York City sewers" was carried in magazines and newspapers. ["Lesbian, for Now," October 10], though I am dismayed this fairy tale fairy tale Simple narrative typically of folk origin dealing with supernatural beings. Fairy tales may be written or told for the amusement of children or may have a more sophisticated narrative containing supernatural or obviously improbable events, scenes, and personages continues. It saddens me that 20 years after I entered college, the new generation still feels the need to discount their attractions for members of the same sex as mere explorations. As long as both ends of the sexuality spectrum refuse to acknowledge that bisexuality is a completely valid orientation for many of us; that many people--even monogamous people-can love men at times, women at other times, something in between at other times; that we can do this without being in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of some "phase" that we will grow out of, girls will continue to discount some of their most wonderful life relationships. I see the LUG phenomenon in the same way I see the "ex-gay" movement folks with their own agenda convince the susceptible that if they just believe hard enough, they can have a better life. I'm looking forward to the day when LUG becomes a sad historical blip. WENDY CURRY Wendy Curry is a long-time American bisexual rights activist. She is currently the President of BiNet USA, the American national bisexual civil rights organization, a position she assumed in 2006. Previously she had served as the organization's Secretary. Ms. Weare, N.H. |
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