The Impact of Bisexual Identity on Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction of Mixed Sex Couples

@article{Mark2020TheIO,
  title={The Impact of Bisexual Identity on Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction of Mixed Sex Couples},
  author={Kristen P. Mark and Laura M. Vowels and Amanda M. Bunting},
  journal={Journal of Bisexuality},
  year={2020},
  volume={20},
  pages={119 - 140}
}
Abstract Despite advances in research into minority sexual identities, bisexual identity research has been limited. Studies conducted to date suggest that bisexuality is often perceived as a ‘transitional’ identity and bisexual individuals in relationships are often perceived to be either straight, lesbian, or gay based on the gender of their relationship partner. The current couple-based study focuses on the experiences of bisexual individuals in mixed-sex relationships and how bisexual… 
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