Ambisextrous

Ambisextrous is a playful, informal word for a person whose sexual or romantic attraction is not limited to one gender. It works as a lighthearted stand-in for bisexual, pansexual, or bi+ orientations. The term is a pun on "ambidextrous," meaning skilled with both hands, and swaps in "sex" to suggest openness in attraction. It first appeared in the mid-1900s and has long carried a jokey, tongue-in-cheek tone rather than a clinical one. Some people use it affectionately about themselves, while others prefer clearer identity terms. Because it is slang, it is better suited to casual conversation than to formal or medical settings.