How do I know if I'm bisexual or pansexual and what's the actual difference

Here's what I've learned: bisexuality traditionally means attraction to more than one gender, often two. Pansexuality means attraction regardless of gender—the gender of a person doesn't factor into it the same way. But honestly? These words live on a spectrum, and a lot of people use them interchangeably because attraction itself doesn't fit neatly into categories. What matters more than the label is what feels true for you. Some people are attracted to specific genders in different ways. Some don't think about gender when they're attracted to someone. Some use different words at different points in their life, and that's completely valid. I'd say: spend less time trying to find the perfect word and more time noticing who you're actually drawn to and why. Talk to people in these communities—online forums, local groups, books by bisexual and pansexual writers. You'll find language that resonates. And if the label shifts later? That's not failure. That's clarity. The word serves you, not the other way around.