Bisexuality: The Basics: Your Q&A Guide to Coming Out, Dating, Parenting and Beyond

by Lewis Oakley

My partner doesn't believe I'm bisexual, what should I do?How should I approach sex with someone of a different gender for the first time?Can I reconcile being bisexual with wanting a biological child? Identifying as bisexual can be a pretty confusing experience - navigating experimentation versus orientation, at times presenting as a straight-passing member of a queer community, at other times having people discredit your attraction to multiple genders. Lewis Oakley, creator of the Ask A Bi Dad column, knows every trick in the book - and he's here to answer your most burning questions...Warm, chatty, wise and startlingly honest - this is your new bi bible.

Genres: LGBT, Nonfiction

156 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 21, 2024

Reviews

[Michael Rapp]

A lovely chatty Q&A style book that reads like having a conversation with a more experienced and wiser Bi-Bestie. I appreciated it's very clear and easy to read language and the focus of growing supportive friend- and relationships that acknowledge you for you. While i would say that even though the assumed default in the book is a cis-binary person aspiring a monogamous relationship, the book does state that there are lived realities beyond it's scope.
I'd say the book is exactly what it says on the cover: The Basics of bisexuality

Highly recommended reading for any multisexual peeps!💛

[Erizim · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, this is just my personal opinion on a very vast topic and is largely based on individual perceptions, so my view certainly has its limits. Still, I wanted to write something, just for fun.

I bought this book at Common Press, a very interesting place in London, because I was curious to see what could be said on this topic. The book is very “approachable.” Personally, I don’t agree with everything that is said or the way it’s expressed, but in general, I think it can be a comforting read, especially for people who are discovering their own identity. Some points the author makes may seem “obvious” or like naive doubts, but I believe that sometimes that’s okay: these are questions some people may have in their heads but never find the courage to voice aloud, which can leave them unaware of important things or feeling excluded from the world.

Overall, I would recommend it to anyone who thinks they might identify as bisexual. English isn’t my first language, so reading it was also an interesting exercise for me. I find it well written, as far as I can tell

[Jaklin Lindberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love who you love and accept love from those who care for you. Don't let society erase your sexuality because of your current partner. This message is important for both those inside and outside the community who live between different worlds. Educating yourself and advocating in both directions can be very helpful. As an ally with friends who identify as bisexual, I strive to improve and support them, both for their sake and together.

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was very excited to read this book but I was a bit disappointed with it. Somehow the author's writing style felt offensive at times. I'm sure that wasn't intended but that's how I felt. It's been so long since I read this book that I don't remember anything in detail anymore. But I think I learned something new, at least.

3.25 stars.

[Sophia Navarro Barron · Rating 5 out of 5]

- Very approachable writing style.
- literally covers all topics I could have ever thought of in a concise, hopeful, and realistic manner
- Q&A is sorted into broad categories
- loved the author's passion for being a bisexuality ambassador/communicator

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for families!

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

good guide

This was a good read. I liked the question and answer format. It’s always nice to read about others who have similar experiences.