Bi the Way: The Bisexual Guide to Life

by Lois Shearing

Overview

'The friendly introduction to all things bi' MEG-JOHN BARKER
'A masterfully crafted guide to all things bisexual' THE PSYCHOLOGIST
'Excellent and much-needed' GSCENE MAGAZINE

Whether you are openly bisexual, still figuring things out or just interested in learning more about bisexuality, Bi the Way is your essential guide to understanding and embracing bisexuality. With first-hand accounts from bi advocates, it includes practical tips and guidance on topics including dating, sex, biphobia, bi-erasure, coming out, activism and gender identity, demystifying a community that is often erased or overlooked.

Rallying, honest and powerfully written, this must-read book is a manifesto for bisexual people everywhere and will empower you to live your most authentic bisexual life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787752900
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date:	06/21/2021
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	381,994
Product dimensions:	5.43(w) x 8.82(h) x 0.79(d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Lois Shearing is a bi activist, freelance journalist and writer based in London. They are the founder of the Bisexual Survivors Network and are the founder of the #DoBetterBiUs campaign, which aims to challenge biphobia. Their writing on bisexuality has been published by The Independent, The Advocate, DIVA magazine, Gay Star News, INTO, and Openly. Bi The Way is their first book.

Table of Contents

Introduction and Acknowledgements 9

Ch 1 Am I Bi? 14

Ch 2 What If I Have a Preference? 34

Ch 3 Does Bisexuality Reinforce the Gender Binary? 52

Ch 4 When Should I Come Out? 78

Ch 5 What's Dating Like for Bi People? 98

Ch 6 How Long Has Bisexuality Been Around? 115

Ch 7 What Is Biphobia? 135

Ch 8 What Is Bi Erasure? 161

Ch 9 What Issues Do Bi People Face? 181

Ch 10 What's the Bi Community Like and How Do I Find It? 202

References 219

Resources That Informed the Text 219

Index 234

Editorial Reviews

A masterfully crafted guide to all things bisexual.

The Psychologist

Bi the Way is the friendly introduction to all things bi that the world has needed for so long! Lois writes in an accessible, engaging, and informed way throughout, including helpful quotes from many other bi, pan, and queer people about their experiences and the ways in which their sexualities intersect with other aspects of their identities. If you've noticed yourself being attracted to more than one gender and want to explore what language to use, how to navigate outness and dating, and where to find community and support, this is absolutely the book for you.

Meg-John Barker

This excellent well thought out and balanced book is a much-needed addition to easy to access books around bi, pan and queer experience. This is a book that celebrates the glory of Bi life, takes a good hard look at some of the issues that Bi folk face on a daily bases and leaves us full of hope.

Gscene Magazine