This book brings together a collection of diverse contributors to discuss bisexual erasure and biphobia and how this intersects with racism, sexism, ableism and transphobia.
Amplifying the voices of a group often unheard and erased, this book explores and celebrates the experiences, stories, and complexities of bisexual identity, providing tools to help dismantle the dehumanization of erasure, move beyond the gender binary, and increase visibility of multiple bisexualities. Beginning by outlining key definitions, labels, and context, each chapter addresses an identity or experience that intersects with bisexual identity, such as disability, masculinity, femininity, gender-diverse identities, media, religion, dating apps, porn, non-monogamy, intimate partner violence, aging, kink and sex work. Each chapter begins with theoretical research before illuminating the personal narratives of bisexual people, especially people of color, that reflect the negative impact of bisexual erasure as well as the joy, beauty and resilience of bisexuality.
Engaging and powerful, this book will help sex therapists, students, and educators enhance their inclusive and supportive practices. It will also be of immense interest to bisexual people so they may see diverse realities, celebrating stories of resistance and joy.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: What Even is Bisexuality? A Brief Intersectional Account of Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Chapter 2: The Joys of Bisexuality
Chapter 3: Gender Diverse Identities
Chapter 4: Cisgender Women and Femininities
Chapter 5: Cisgender Men and Masculinities
Chapter 6: Media Representation in Television, Film and Reality Shows
Chapter 7: Pornography and Sex Work
Chapter 8: Relationships: Dating Apps, Marriage, Monogamy/Non-Monogamy
Chapter 9: Kink and BDSM
Chapter 10: Mental Health and The Prevalence of Violence by Emilia Couture and Lisa Speidel
Chapter 11: Disabilities by Katelyn Friedline
Chapter 12: Aging and Older Adults
