Why bisexuality is everywhere

About this episode

This episode features Dr Julia Shaw discussing the science and history of bisexuality in relation to Pride Month.

In June of every year, the LGBTQ+ community across the world comes together to celebrate Pride Month – an annual event that began in 1970 to promote awareness, visibility and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals. In this episode, to coincide with Pride Month, we’re joined by Dr Julia Shaw, a broadcaster, best-selling author and psychologist based at University College London, to talk about the science and history of bisexuality. She tells us about the fascinating historical and scientific origins of the term bisexuality, how studies have found that there are likely far more bisexual people than you may think, and how bisexuality isn’t unique to humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Julia Shaw

Topics covered

• bisexuality
• Pride Month
• LGBTQ+ history
• psychology
• science of sexuality

Keywords

• bisexuality
• Pride Month
• LGBTQ+
• psychology
• University College London
• history
• science

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University College London

Places: LGBTQ+

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