Sexual Pathways: Adapting to Dual Sexual Attraction

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Sexual Pathways introduces the topic of bisexualitya subject largely misunderstood. Persons who display dual sexual attraction experience some form of erotic fulfillment with both same-sex and opposite-sex partners. They may or may not identify themselves as bisexual, but during significant periods of their life span they act bisexually. Studies of human sexuality world-wide indicate the incidence of bisexuality ranges from high to low prevalence in all literate and many nonliterate societies. To better understand the bisexual perspective, the author presents interviews with 30 men and women. Each describes his or her sexual pathway from birth to adulthood,portraying the construction of a lifestyle that incorporates a bisexual perspective.

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"A solid and readable presentation of vital issues in the field of bisexuality. The author's conclusions are supported by substantial empirical work, as well as a sound theoretical understanding."-Wayne R. Dynes Editor, Encyclopedia of Homosexuality
"This carefully and thoughtfully written research and practice book by Dr. Mark Williams is by far the best and most comprehensive resource on AIDS and men and women in the bisexual community. This exciting and provocative book by a master clinician fills a large void in the field and is bound to be on everyone's book shelf. Students and professionals will find the book useful and it will have a strong impact on their clinical work."-Barbara Dane, Ph.D Associate Professor New York University
"Williams provides an unparalleled account of the lives of bisexual men and women in the age of AIDS. He probes, in readable prose, into their feelings and thoughts, recording their often astonishing perceptions in their own words."-Edgar Gregersen, Ph.D
[T]he book presents a highly detailed portrait of the sexual and relationship histories of the study participants, and many of the in-depth case studies make for interesting reading.-Readings: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health
Sexual Pathways contains interesting descriptions of the lives of a varied group of bisexual people....a reasonable introduction to issues related to dual attraction for the clinician, researcher, or general reader who has little familiarity with the topic.-Contemporary Psychology/ADA Review of Books
"The book presents a highly detailed portrait of the sexual and relationship histories of the study participants, and many of the in-depth case studies make for interesting reading."-Readings: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health
"[T]he book presents a highly detailed portrait of the sexual and relationship histories of the study participants, and many of the in-depth case studies make for interesting reading."-Readings: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health
"Sexual Pathways contains interesting descriptions of the lives of a varied group of bisexual people....a reasonable introduction to issues related to dual attraction for the clinician, researcher, or general reader who has little familiarity with the topic."-Contemporary Psychology/ADA Review of Books

Author Bio

MARK JK WILLIAMS is a psychotherapist in private practice./e He specializes in sexual orientation and relationship issues, and has developed numerous workshops related to assertiveness in communication, especially for safer sex achievement.