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Sexual Fluidity and Psychological Distress: What Happens When Young Women’s Sexual Identities Change?

Sexuality can be fluid, especially in women. A young woman might identify as bisexual one year and lesbian the next. But how do women feel when their sexual identities change? According to my study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behaviour, the answer is “it depends”. Let me explain.

Editor's Picks, ResearchMaria Pia TissotOctober 11, 2022sexuality, bisexuality, sexual fluidity, sexual orientation, psychological wellbeing

Being and Doing LGBTQ+ Research

Over the years, I have spoken to many different researchers about what they choose to research. Within the social sciences, in particular, it is quite common to see someone researching a topic that is personally important to them. That tendency has been reflected in my own research career to date, where I have spent a lot of time studying bisexuality.

Research, Editor's PicksKimberley SimpsonOctober 28, 2021LGBT, bisexuality, Gender, LGBT+, identity