An unapologetic guide for readers who are Black, masc, and biunlearning biphobia, coming out, combatting erasure, and embodying your whole selfThrough cutting social analysis, personal stories, and need-to-know advice, Dear Bi Men reclaims bi+ visibility in a culture of erasureand unapologetically centers Blackness in a practical and deeply researched guide to navigating life, work, and relationships as a Black bi+ man. Popular representation of bi and pansexual men is growing, but were not there yet: Its mostly white. It collapses bisexual identity into tired, hypersexualized tropes. And it fails to interrogate the deeply entrenched stereotypes that insist: Youre confused. You just dont know youre gay. Youre greedy. You must be great in bed. Author, peer counselor, and creator of #bisexualmenspeak J. R. Yussuf pushes back against these stigmas and misconceptions, exploring how white supremacy reinforces biphobia and dictates what society thinks it means to be a man. He contextualizes discourse around queerness and bisexuality within a larger framework that honors readers intersecting identities. And he offers deeply practical advice, sharing how to:Unlearn internalized biphobia and homophobiaNavigate an increasingly hostile digital landscapeThink about coming out: who to tell, why to tell them, and how to do itFight back against erasure and stigmaNavigate sex, dating, partnerships, marriage, friendship, and workUnderstand your bi+ sexuality through a political lensProcess Black bi+ representationRich with personal narratives, insightful analysis, and practical advice, this book is a powerful resource for Black bi+ men to reclaim their identity, counter biphobia, and get empoweredand an offering to all readers looking to fight back against the erasure and dehumanization wrought by patriarchy.
