Not only is “Orange Is The New Black” a great TV show, it has also debunked at least five myths about bisexuality.

When it was announced that Jason Biggs — the actor who plays Orange Is the New Black protagonist Piper’s ex-fiancee — would not return for the show’s third season, fans began to speculate: Will OITNB — and Piper herself — truly acknowledge her bisexuality this season? Piper had an intimate relationship with Alex (which led to her downfall to begin with) and maintains romantic feelings for Alex, who will return to Litchfield Correctional Facility this season.

The cast of “Orange Is The New Black”. Image via Facebook.

On a show that is undeniably head and shoulders above others in terms of trans visibility, racial diversity and the portrayal of various sexual orientations, it still only lightly touches upon bisexuality, underscoring just how stigmatised and largely misunderstood the identity still is. Perhaps season three, released last week, will address her sexual identity head-on. Regardless, the show has put sexual fluidity in a powerful spotlight, even if it has hardly dared to use the term “bisexual.” Here are a few widespread myths about bisexuality the show has quietly debunked.

1. Myth: There is a single bisexual identity.

The most common definition of bisexuality is sexual attraction to both men and women, but this can occur to “varying degrees and in different ways,” according to Debby Herbenick, associate professor at Indiana University and author of The Coregasm Workout. Some bisexual-identified people, she said, are sexually attracted to both women and men but romantically attracted to only men or only women, and vice versa.

Alex and Piper. Image via Facebook.

In fact some may find the term “bisexual” to be limiting. Herbenick noted that some prefer the terms “monosexual” (attracted to one sex or gender identity) and “non-monosexual” (which could including being bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, etc.). Others identify as queer or reject labels altogether in favor of acknowledging sexuality’s fluidity.

By not explicitly labeling Piper’s sexuality, and by allowing Piper to explore relationships with both a man and a woman over the course of the show so far, Orange Is the New Black has subtly acknowledged the fluidity of this identity.

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Orange is the New BlackSister Jane grasping the ideas of evolution. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackRed gives Piper some handy advice. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackTaste explains white people. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackMaritza expressing herself. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackBlack Cindy questioning the marketing campaign of her new employer 'Whispers'. Image via Tumblr.

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Orange is the New BlackAlex offering to be your big spoon. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackLorna reminiscing on her childhood. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackTaystee explaining the big questions in America to Crazy Eyes. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackTaystee showing her rapping ability. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackDaya and Bennett flirting. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackTaystee explaining a sticky situation she got herself into. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackMendez giving a compliment to Daya. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackBig Boo cheering with Pennsatucky. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackBig Boo showing the Baptist Church what she thinks. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackRed dropping a truth bomb on the inmates. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackStella airing her sensitive skin. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackMaritza explaining her upbringing. Image via Tumblr.

Orange is the New BlackPussey coming to the realisation that she is lonely. Image via Tumblr.

2. Myth: Bisexuality is a placeholder for another identity or phase.

There is a longstanding myth that bisexuality is a phase, or an identity individuals who are actually gay or lesbian claim if they feel uncomfortable publicly identifying as gay. While that does happen, this is hardly the universal experience of bisexual people, and its perpetuation effectively eras