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Taylor Swift Finally Addresses The Rumors About Her Sexuality

Taylor Swift addressed long-standing rumors about her sexuality, recounting her experiences with dating and public scrutiny in a recent release, while currently being in a relationship with NFL player Travis Kelce.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift recently talked about a long-standing rumor concerning her sexuality. Over the years, there have been countless rumors surrounding the popular singer, and this particular one revolves around her sexual orientation.

Swift has been in the public eye for a while now, and the rumor mill seems to work overtime when it comes to her. People often try to connect her with different men, analyze the lyrics of her songs, and attempt to decipher what's happening in her personal life.

While Swift has addressed these rumors in songs like 'Bad Reputation' and 'Shake It Off,' it hasn't stopped them from persisting. In addition to being linked to men in headlines, there have also been speculations about her possibly being bisexual, with rumors suggesting romantic connections with individuals like Karlie Kloss and Dianna Agron.

Up until now, Swift hasn't openly discussed her sexuality. However, as she re-released her album '1989' this month, she seemed to allude to the speculation surrounding her sexual orientation.

In the album's prologue, Swift looked back on the time when she was 24 years old and making the album. During that period, she faced criticism for dating as a normal young woman. She recalled being labeled a 'boy-crazy psychopath' and decided to take action.

Swift explained, "It became clear to me that for me there was no such thing as casual dating, or even having a male friend who you platonically hang out with. If I was seen with him, it was assumed I was sleeping with him."

Taylor Swift and her Girl Squad
Taylor Swift and her Girl Squad

To combat this, Swift chose to abstain from spending time with guys, stating, "Dating, flirting, or anything that could be weaponized against me by a culture that claimed to believe in liberating women but consistently treated me with the harsh moral codes of the Victorian era."

Her intention was to spend less time with guys in public to prevent people from making assumptions, but it ended up sparking a new rumor. She said, "I swore off dating and decided to focus only on myself, my music, my growth, and my female friendships."

Swift hoped that by hanging out with her female friends, people wouldn't sensationalize or sexualize it. However, she later realized that people could and would do just that.

Swift's recent clarification about her relationship with her female friends comes after she had to explain the meaning of her song 'Lavender Haze.' Some listeners suggested it might hint at her interest in women, but she clarified that she had come across the term while watching the TV show 'Mad Men,' where it was used in the 50s to describe being in love.

It's worth noting that Taylor Swift is now in a relationship with NFL player Travis Kelce and has been seen supporting him at his games with the Kansas City Chiefs. This insight into her past experiences and how she has dealt with rumors sheds some light on her journey in the public eye and her approach to addressing personal aspects of her life.