Bisexuality
Some people assume bisexuality is a phase and that people who say they are bisexual are really gay or straight. But bisexuality is a distinct sexual identity, different from gay or straight.
Dee
Who is Dee?
Hi! I’m here to help you explore what it means to be bisexual. It starts with the core element of attraction. In other words, who are you attracted to? Bisexuality is often misunderstood, but the more we learn, the more we understand that it is a sexual orientation all its own. And it has nothing to do with how we show up in the world, or the body we were born with. Let’s dig in...
The Basics
Bisexuality is often misunderstood by both the gay and straight communities. Increase your understanding here!
What is bisexuality?
Hear from one of the top researchers of bisexuality, Dr. Tania Israel about the complexities of bisexuality.
How does someone know if they are bisexual?
Bisexuality is more than attraction or behavior. It’s about how people see themselves and how they identify.
More than just gay vs. straight
For decades, human sexuality researchers have measured a spectrum of orientations, including bisexuality.
What does it mean to be pansexual?
Learn about what it means to be pansexual and why it's a term that's gaining in popularity.
What's the difference?
Get the info on what it means to identify as pansexual vs. bisexual.
The wine, not the label
Actor Dan Levy neatly sums up his character's sexual identity in an iconic scene from the tv sitcom Schitt's Creek.
Bisexual erasure
"They're just confused." "They're really gay." Learn about the harmful effects of bisexual erasure and what can be done about it.
Real people
Hear from people who are bisexual as they talk about their identities and relationships.
Talking about bisexuality
Dr. Tom Duffin talks about bisexuality, the phenomenon of bisexual erasure and his lived experiences as a man identifying as bisexual.
Monogamy and bisexuality
Explore 3 relationships in which one of the partners is bisexual.
"Do I even have the right to wear the label 'bisexual' anymore?"
A bisexual woman who is married to a man describes her inner struggle over whether to come out.
The Science
Until recently, researchers largely overlooked the study of bisexuality.
Overcoming hurdles to bisexuality research
Explore why bisexuality has been overlooked by scientists and is still invisible to many.
It's not just a phase
Dr. Lisa Diamond, Ph.D., has conducted significant research that debunks the myth that bisexuality is just a phase.
What can we learn from arousal patterns?
Scientists have studied sexual arousal patterns to better understand bisexuality.