Bisexuality in Females: Infanticide Avoidance; Women, Their Lovers, and Their Children

Sexual orientation refers to a pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions to men, women, or both (American Psychological Association, 2008). Sexual fluidity is a situation-dependent flexibility in manifestations of sexual responsiveness (Diamond, 2008). Women are more fluid across sexual orientations compared to men. In this entry, we discuss how women's bisexuality and sexual fluidity may facilitate infanticide avoidance. By understanding bisexuality and sexual fluidity, we may better understand the development and psychology behind sexual orientation and decrease the discrimination that both bisexual men and women experience.