Talk:Bisexuality
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[edit] Projects
Shouldn't this article be in Wikipedia:WikiProject_Sexology_and_Sexuality. 24.32.208.58 (talk) 02:41, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
- I would say yes; although homosexuality isn't within that project either, so perhaps it's left to LGBT studies? It seems, however, that both would apply. I'm going to add bisexuality to the philosophy wikiproject, which already contains the homosexuality article. Evolauxia (talk) 10:22, 28 August 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Bisexuality in Wicked?
—Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.185.145.74 (talk) 10:50, 3 September 2008 (UTC)
I've recently read through Gregory Maguire's Wicked myself and can't remember any bisexual characters (certainly no significant bisexual characters) appearing in the novel. I haven't read its sequel, Son of a Witch, though, and I suppose I could be forgetting about something, so I thought I'd ask here first before removing it. Oh, and while I'm commenting, this talk page could probably stand to be archived, but I'll leave that up to a more frequent editor of the article (I wouldn't want to accidentally archive an ongoing discussion or anything). —Mears man (talk) 04:35, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
- maguire actually touches on "non-hetero" sexuality in a few of his books. While not as blatent as Son of a Witch (where Liir is checking out a guy's butt while away from his pregnant wife/girlfriend), the reference in Wicked is during the discussion Elphaba has with her father when she comes back to Munchkinland to visit. Frex talks briefly about the unusual relationship between him, Melena, and Turtle Heart - the telling quote is, "We shared him." -ΖαππεÏÎÎ±Ï€Ï€ÎµÏ BabelAlexandria 18:55, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
"Bisexuals in this sense may be attracted to more than one gender but only to one sex. For example, a male bisexual may be attracted to aspects of men and masculinity, but not to the male body." It seems odd that this would but mentioned but the other position, being attracted to a gender regardless of sex, is not. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.79.11.250 (talk) 16:39, 20 July 2008 (UTC)
Should Jenna Haze be an example on there or something? ~~Sealim~~ (talk) 16:42, 23 July 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Biasexuality
The term "Biasexuality" is a neologism, and not found in any of the scholarly literature. I have reverted someone who added it to the lede definition. Atom (talk) 17:50, 26 August 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Bisexuality does not encompass asexuality
In fact, it is a logical contradiction. Bisexuals are attracted to both sexes to some degree, whereas asexuals are not attracted to either sex. If they were, they wouldn't be "asexual." It's true that some people may identify themselves as asexual bisexuals, or asexual heterosexuals, or whatever, but it shouldn't be part of the definition. The clearest definition is what was here previously and can be found on many websites (e.g. https://www.msu.edu/~alliance/faq/faqbisexuality.html#A1: "Bisexuality means sexual or romantic attraction or behavior directed towards some members of more than one sex." --Jcbutler (talk) 14:17, 27 August 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Intro
This page defines bisexuality as only a sexual orientation, yet many section in this page do no deal with sexual orientation, but rather sexual relationships with both men and women. It seems in some instances bisexuality could be used to refer to a sexual orientation of someone attracted to both men and women or to someone who has sex with both men and women. This is similar to the definition used on the homosexuality page.I think we should use the same designation. This is also consistent with scientific articles such as A study of the married bisexual male: paradox and resolution. I think the current definition is incorrect, does not reflect what is in the article and should be changed to say something like:
- Bisexuality refers to sexual behavior with[1] or attraction to people of both sexes, or to a bisexual orientation. As a sexual orientation, bisexuality refers to people who "can experience sexual, emotional, and affectional attraction to both their own sex and the opposite sex"; "it also refers to an individual’s sense of personal and social identity based on those attractions, behaviors expressing them, and membership in a community of others who share them."[2] Joshuajohanson (talk) 22:28, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Kudos
Despite the need for some improvements, Bisexuality is an excellent Wikipedia entry and I want to personally thank all the editors who have contributed to the page. From a personal perspective, as a psychologist, and as a writer, I am impressed with the sensitivity, sophistication, and well-crafted prose of the article. I appreciate your hard work. Markworthen (talk) 18:02, 21 October 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Vandalism
Could someone with more skill/knowledge than me please remove the "[justincredible11] (jeff is super gay) 02:58, 23 September 2008 (UTC)" insert at the beginning of the article. I can't seem to find where it's located in the edit page. Thanks. Farmercarlos (talk) 21:00, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
- Seems to have been taken care of. Carl.bunderson (talk) 20:14, 26 September 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Bisexual novels - Science fiction
Though not a prevailing theme or plot point, the bisexual themes of the following novels should be included: Dhalgren - Samuel R. Delany - 1970. "Kid", shows a bisexual bent throughout the novel, and the novel has ties back to Greco-roman mythology suggesting just such a tie in. I Will Fear No Evil - Robert E. Heinlein - 1975. A man is put into a womans body with her thoughts still intact. His acceptance of the physiological needs and psycological needs of the female side are addressed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.209.180.28 (talk) 02:39, 27 October 2008 (UTC)
