Īccording to a study published in the Journal of Bisexuality, 'he Down Low is a lifestyle predominately practiced by young, urban Black men who have sex with other men and women, yet do not identify as gay or bisexual'. The term originated within the African-American community, and was originally used to describe 'any kind of slick, secretive behavior, including infidelity in heterosexual relationships'.
Further information: African-American LGBT community
