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Autogynephilia in Some Bisexual Cisgender Men
James S Morandini1, Kevin J Hsu2, S Rudd3
1School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia. james.morandini@sydney.edu.au.
Archives of Sexual Behavior
|July 2, 2025
Summary
A significant minority of bisexual men experience autogynephilia, arousal by the thought of being a woman. These individuals report distinct sexual interests, gender experiences, and less sexual orientation certainty compared to non-autogynephilic bisexual men.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sexuality Studies
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Bisexual identity encompasses diverse sexual interests and attractions.
- Autogynephilia, sexual arousal by the thought of being a woman, has been proposed as an underlying factor for some bisexual men's experiences.
- Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of autogynephilic bisexual men is crucial for comprehensive sexual health research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of autogynephilia among bisexual cisgender men.
- To compare the sexual interests, behaviors, sexual orientation certainty, and gender-related experiences of autogynephilic bisexual men versus non-autogynephilic bisexual men.
Main Methods:
- A large online survey was administered to 254 bisexual-identified men recruited via Prolific.
- Participants completed measures assessing core autogynephilia, paraphilic sexual interests, sexual orientation certainty, childhood and adult gender nonconformity, and gender dysphoria.
Main Results:
- 35% of the sample (n=89) met criteria for core autogynephilia.
- Autogynephilic bisexual men reported significantly more paraphilic sexual interests compared to non-autogynephilic bisexual men.
- Autogynephilic bisexual men exhibited less sexual orientation certainty, elevated gender nonconformity (childhood and adult), and increased gender dysphoria.
Conclusions:
- Autogynephilia is a notable phenomenon within a substantial minority of the bisexual men studied.
- Autogynephilic bisexual men represent a distinct subgroup with unique psychological and gender-related experiences.
- Future research should explore the specific needs and differences of autogynephilic bisexual men to inform clinical practice and theoretical understanding.
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