The disappearance of lesbians and the rise of non-binary identity

The podcast episode explores the phenomenon of fewer women identifying as lesbians while more identify as non-binary. The speaker discusses anecdotal evidence of lesbian women transitioning to men or adopting the non-binary label. This trend is found to be contradictory to survey data that shows higher rates of women identifying as bisexual, but lower rates of same-sex contact. The speaker points out that some women who identify as bisexual or queer still primarily engage in heterosexual relationships. The motivations behind these shifts in identity are discussed, including social incentives and the appeal of passing privilege. The speaker also highlights the lack of introspection and acknowledgement within the queer community regarding the overall trend.