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Episode 383: The Politics of Sexual Fluidity

2025/3/28
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Justin Lehmiller
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Mark Cusack
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Justin Lehmiller: 本期节目深入探讨了性流动性的政治争议，包括性流动性研究如何被误用，以及LGBTQ+社群内部关于性流动性的不同观点。我介绍了性流动性的概念，以及它与LGBTQ+权利运动中“天生如此”理念的冲突。我还讨论了性流动性研究在法律案件中的应用，以及当前政治环境下可能面临的挑战。最后，我总结了本期节目的主要观点，并呼吁对人类性行为有更全面的理解。 Ashley Weller: 我分享了关于如何制作成功的线上约会档案的建议，包括选择真实的照片，多样化地展现自我，在个人资料中既要展现自我，也要说明你正在寻找什么样的人，适度运用幽默感，保持档案的更新等等。这些建议旨在帮助人们在网上约会中更真实地展现自我，并提高找到合适伴侣的几率。 Mark Cusack: 我解释了性流动性之所以有争议的原因，以及它与LGBTQ+社群长期以来所坚持的“天生如此”理念的冲突。我强调，任何性取向都不是一种选择，性流动性也不例外。我分享了我对性流动性的理解，以及如何与他人沟通自己的性流动性。我还讨论了性流动性在不同年龄段人群中的表现，以及如何应对社会对性流动性的误解和偏见。最后，我提供了寻找支持性流动性人群的资源和建议，包括我的书籍、相关社群和专业人士的帮助。 Mark Cusack: 我认为性流动性本身并不是问题，问题在于人们如何解读和利用它。性流动性研究不应该被用来否定LGBTQ+权利，而应该被用来促进对人类性行为多样性的理解。我们需要尊重和接纳所有性取向和身份认同，而不是试图将人们划分到固定的类别中。

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This chapter explores the controversy surrounding sexual fluidity, its impact on LGBTQ+ rights, and the misuse of research on the topic. It highlights the concerns of the LGBTQ+ community and the weaponization of research by conservative activists.
  • Sexual fluidity is controversial due to its perceived challenge to the "born this way" narrative in LGBTQ+ rights.
  • Research on sexual fluidity has been misused to argue against LGBTQ+ protections.
  • The political landscape surrounding sexual fluidity is complex and ever-changing.

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Sexual fluidity is controversial. The fact that people’s sexual attractions can shift has sometimes been used to argue that sexual orientation is a choice and, therefore, that being LGBTQ doesn’t merit being a protected class under the law. In this show, we’re going to dive into the complicated politics surrounding sexual fluidity.

I am joined once again by Mark Cusack,) a sexuality and relationship coach supporting people who may have complex, fluid or undefined sexual orientation or gender. Mark’s latest book is titled Fluid: A Guide for People with Flexible Sexuality.)

Some of the specific topics we explore include:

  • Why is sexual fluidity controversial?

  • What does research say about whether someone can consciously change their sexual attraction?

  • Is sexual fluidity something that only young people experience?

  • What is the process of coming out as sexually fluid like?

  • Can people of any age experience sexual fluidity?

You can check out Mark’s latest book here).

Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology.)

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