Pansexual & Bisexual

Affinity Space

Emma Hindman
What are we doing?

Discuss the differences and similarities between

pansexuality and bisexuality.
Reflect on and understand that our sexuality is Ground Rules
personal and can only be defined by us.
What is shared here, stays here.
Unpack and have conversation about the
Step up and step back
challenges in these identities.
Respect (yourself and others)
Laugh at Emmas bad jokes (please)
Use I statements
Challenge yourself
If you need a break, take one
Hey, whats up, hello

Emma Hindman
Prefered pronouns: she/her/hers
BA psychology at Dominican University, MEd in higher education and student
affairs at Loyola University Chicago
Understanding my sexuality as a pansexual woman
 What is
pansexuality?
 What is Not limited in sexual choice with
pansexuality? regard to biological sex, gender, or
gender identity.
 What is
bisexuality?
 What is Romantic, sexual attraction, or
bisexuality? sexual behavior toward both males
and females.
How do you define/explain your sexuality to others?
What are some of the challenges of bisexual and
pansexual people?
Youre not gay enough!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO_Dk_Z2zRM
How do you understand/interpret your sexual identity as someone who is in the
middle of the spectrum? (not fully gay, not fully straight.)

Have you ever felt the need to validate or explain your pan/bisexuality to
others? Why?
Im bisexual, but Im not...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpeCgvCRths
 What do you believe are the stereotypes and assumptions of
bi/pansexuality?

Have you had experiences where people have placed you in these
stereotypes and assumptions? How did you navigate that?
How do our other identities influence our understanding
sexuality?
(ex. faith, race, ethnicity, gender, sex, economic status, ability, education)
What else?
 Lets connect!
Questions?
Closing thoughts? Emma Hindman

Thank you! ehindman@luc.edu

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