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Sex and Psychology Podcast

Episode 383: The Politics of Sexual Fluidity

Mar 28, 2025
41:24

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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