Negative identity experiences of bisexual and other non-monosexual people: A qualitative report

Flanders, Corey E.; Robinson, Margaret; Legge, Melissa Marie; Tarasoff, Lesley A.

doi:10.1080/19359705.2015.1108257

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“…For some of the women, the use of sex toys had been linked to delegitimizing their sexual orientation and leading others to viewing them as heterosexual due to their use of phallicshaped toys for penetration. This research complements the common stereotype that bisexuality is not a legitimate sexual orientation (Flanders, Robinson, Legge, & Tarasoff, 2016;Friedman et al, 2014;Matsick & Rubin, 2018). Researchers have argued that bisexual and non-monosexual individuals, or those who are attracted to more than one gender, experience greater amounts of stereotyping and discrimination based on double discrimination from heterosexism and monosexism (Flanders et al, 2016;Friedman et al, 2014;Matsick & Rubin, 2018).…”

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“It’s Happiness and Relief and Release”: Exploring Masturbation Among Bisexual and Queer Women

Meiller¹,

Hargons²

2019

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Researchers have argued that masturbation contributes to sexual health, yet historically, masturbation has been stigmatized (Coleman, 2003). Only a handful of qualitative studies have investigated masturbation (e.g., Fahs & Frank, 2014), and none of these studies have specifically examined queer women's masturbation. In the current study, ten bisexual and queer women (age 19-48; 4 Black, 6 White) were interviewed about their masturbation. Using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006), six themes were identified: a) reasons for masturbating, b) politics of pornography, c) use of sex toys, d) feelings after masturbation, e) promoting masturbation, and f) silence around masturbation. Implications for sexual health and counseling are discussed.

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“It’s Happiness and Relief and Release”: Exploring Masturbation Among Bisexual and Queer Women

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2019

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“…In a review of attitudes toward bisexuality, Israel and Mohr (2004) identified four types of negative attitudes toward bisexuality: heterosexism (negative attitudes toward same-sex relationships/attractions in general); attitudes that question the authenticity of bisexual identities; attitudes focused on the sexual desires and practices of bisexual people (often characterizing them as sexually deviant in DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AMONG BISEXUAL PEOPLE some capacity); and attitudes related to loyalty (characterizing bisexual women in particular as less trustworthy as partners). In our own qualitative research, these attitudes have been described by bisexual people as important determinants of their mental health , and more recent qualitative and mixed methods research also describes bisexual people's encounters with the negative attitudes characterized by Israel and Mohr (2004) (Flanders, Robinson, Legge, & Tarasoff, 2016;Hayfield, Clarke, & Halliwell, 2014;Hertlein, Hartwell, & Munns, 2016). In Flanders, Tarasoff, and colleagues' (2017) daily diary study of positive identity experiences among young bisexual people, they found that some participants categorized a lack of negative response or a neutral response to their bisexuality from others as a positive identity experience.…”

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Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Bisexual People Compared to Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Individuals:A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Tarasoff

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The Journal of Sex Research

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Over the past decade, evidence has accumulated to suggest that bisexual people experience higher rates of poor mental health outcomes compared to both heterosexual and gay/lesbian individuals. However, no previous meta-analyses have been conducted to establish the magnitude of these disparities. To address this research gap, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that reported bisexual-specific data on standardized measures of depression or anxiety. Of the 1,074 full-text articles reviewed, 1,023 were ineligible, predominantly because they did not report separate data for bisexual people (n = 562 studies). Ultimately, 52 eligible studies could be pooled in the analysis. Results indicate that across both outcomes, there is a consistent pattern of lowest rates of depression and anxiety among heterosexual people, while bisexual people exhibit higher or equivalent rates in comparison to lesbian/gay people. On the basis of empirical and theoretical literature, we propose three interrelated contributors to these disparities: experiences of sexual orientation-based discrimination, bisexual invisibility/erasure, and lack of bisexual-affirmative support. Implications for interventions to improve the health and well-being of bisexual people are proposed.

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“…Participants indicated a range of non-monosexual identities, including pansexual and queer; however, the majority of participants identified as bisexual. Previous research has examined bisexual issues utilizing broader samples that included both bisexuals and non-monosexuals (Flanders et al, 2016). Consistent with prior work (Flanders et al, 2016), we utilize the term bisexual throughout the paper as an umbrella term inclusive of other non-monosexual identities to refer to the entire sample.…”

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“…Previous research has examined bisexual issues utilizing broader samples that included both bisexuals and non-monosexuals (Flanders et al, 2016). Consistent with prior work (Flanders et al, 2016), we utilize the term bisexual throughout the paper as an umbrella term inclusive of other non-monosexual identities to refer to the entire sample. The findings we report are relevant to both bisexual and other non-monosexual individuals.…”

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Perceived Discrimination, Coping Mechanisms, and Effects on Health in Bisexual and Other Non-Monosexual Adults

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Bisexual individuals experience unique discrimination related to their sexual orientation, which may increase their risk of adverse health outcomes. The study goal was to investigate how bisexual and other non-monosexual individuals experience discrimination, understand how they perceive discrimination to affect their health, and examine the ways in which they cope with discrimination by analyzing responses to open-ended survey questions. The sample included 442 bisexual and other non-monosexual adults, ages 18-68 years (M = 28.97, SD = 10.30), who either reported a bisexual identity or reported attractions to more than one gender. Gender identities included women (n = 347), men (n = 42), and transgender/non-binary individuals (n = 53); 29% of participants were currently located outside of the U.S. Participants completed an online survey, including three open-ended questions regarding their experiences with discrimination, how discrimination affects their health, and methods used to cope with discrimination. Themes related to perceived discrimination included: double discrimination of bisexuals and other non-monosexual individuals by heterosexuals, lesbian and gay individuals; bisexual invalidation and erasure; and sexual victimization. Themes related to the perceived effects of discrimination on health included: impact on mental health; impact on physical health; and effect of discrimination in healthcare. Themes related to coping with discrimination included: social support; resilience; and identity-specific media consumption. Findings demonstrate that bisexual and other non-monosexual individuals' experiences of discrimination can be additive, based on other marginalized facets of identity, including race/ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status. Our findings have implications for advancing bisexual health research from an intersectionality framework.

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Negative identity experiences of bisexual and other non-monosexual people: A qualitative report

Cited by 73 publications

References 55 publications

“It’s Happiness and Relief and Release”: Exploring Masturbation Among Bisexual and Queer Women

“It’s Happiness and Relief and Release”: Exploring Masturbation Among Bisexual and Queer Women

Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Bisexual People Compared to Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Individuals:A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Perceived Discrimination, Coping Mechanisms, and Effects on Health in Bisexual and Other Non-Monosexual Adults

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