As Trans Awareness Week draws to a close, The B-Side brings you a powerful and deeply reflective conversation with Dom — a transgender man whose journey through transition reshaped his understanding of attraction, masculinity, bisexuality and identity.

In this episode, Ares, Marie and Slaine explore how gender discovery can open unexpected pathways into desire and self-acceptance. Dom shares how settling into his masculinity helped him recognise long-repressed attraction to men, and how he navigated bisexuality within a monogamous, hetero-presenting marriage through honesty, consent and continual communication.

Together, the team dives into the complexities of dating as a trans person — from recognising genuine attraction to avoiding fetishisation, and how transness can often become a “gateway” for cis male bicuriosity. Dom speaks candidly about internalised bias, emotional labour and the pressures that come with other people’s curiosity, assumptions and boundaries.

As the episode moves toward Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, the discussion turns to politics, visibility and allyship. Dom reflects on the weight of being trans in today’s political climate, the differences between Australia and overseas, and how trans men experience visibility in uniquely nuanced ways. We also highlight local community support, including TransFolk of WA and Bi+ Community Perth, and talk about what real allyship looks like beyond this awareness week.

The episode closes with an honouring of TDOR — a solemn day recognising trans and gender-diverse people lost to violence — and a call for ongoing solidarity, not just during this week but every single day.

A thoughtful, grounding and heartfelt conversation, this episode invites listeners to challenge bias, expand empathy and show up for the trans community with intention and respect.

What does Pride mean in 2025 — celebration, protest, or both? This week on The B-Side, hosts Marie, Ares, and Slaine are joined by Joey from Pride WA to unpack the theme “We Are Here.” Together they explore Pride’s activist roots, the new code of respect for this year’s events, and what inclusivity looks like in today’s festival landscape.

From community parades and Bi+ floats to the ambitious Gay Games 2030 bid, this conversation dives deep into how Perth’s PrideFEST continues to evolve — grounded in visibility, respect, and joy. Whether you’re marching, spectating, or celebrating from the sidelines, this episode will help you make the most of PrideFEST 2025.

Articles referenced in this episode:

https://www.outinperth.com/pride-wa-says-decision-about-banning-signage-in-parade-was-based-on-safety-concerns/

Want more information about PrideFEST 2025:

https://www.pridewa.com.au/pride-guide-2025/⁩

This week on The B-Side, Marie, Bridget, and Ares sit down with guest Ashley to explore the complex realities of same-sex attraction among men who identify as straight. Together they unpack how secrecy, stigma, and a lack of language have long shaped the experiences of “mostly straight” men — and why deep listening and empathy are essential for real understanding.

From Ashley’s reflections on 90s biphobia and consent culture, to Ares’ personal story of navigating identity, this conversation dives into the hidden emotional lives of men living between labels. The team also examines humour, cultural coding, and what it means to build a genuine bi+ culture rooted in nuance, consent, and authenticity.

Listen in for a powerful reminder that sexuality isn’t about fitting a label — it’s about being heard.

This week on The B-Side, hosts Marie, Bridget, and Ares sit down with Sky — a proud bi+ and nonbinary advocate — to explore the powerful intersection between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), sexuality, and gender identity. Together, they unpack how OCD can weaponise doubt, how compulsory heteronormativity complicates self-understanding, and why so many bi+, pan, and nonbinary people are overlooked in both queer and mental-health spaces.

From Sexual Orientation OCD (SO-OCD) to Gender Identity OCD, Sky shares their lived experience of learning to live with uncertainty and rebuild self-trust. Through open conversation, the team discusses the importance of language, the danger of misdiagnosis, and the courage it takes to find authenticity in a world that demands certainty.

Key takeaway: Being bi+, pan, or nonbinary with OCD isn’t a contradiction — it’s complexity. When we make space for uncertainty, we make space for authenticity.

This episode of The B-Side is all about breaking down the misconception that bisexuality is “binary.” We explore how bi+ has always included attraction beyond just “man” or “woman” — embracing non-binary, trans, intersex, and gender-diverse experiences.

From the Kinsey scale to personal stories, we talk about where we each sit on the spectrum, the many forms of attraction (romantic, emotional, platonic, aesthetic, intellectual, sensual), and why language like “bi+” is more inclusive. We also challenge stereotypes like being “half and half” and instead celebrate the full, beautiful diversity of bi+ identities.

This is an episode that truly tick(l)es all the boxes — about love, identity, and attraction beyond the binary.

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In this episode of The B-Side, we explore the powerful and often underrepresented experience of coming out later in life. Guest Chris joins hosts Marie, Bridget and Ares to share his journey of coming out at 45 — the challenges, the freedom, and what it means to live authentically after years of silence. The team also reflect on their own coming out stories, highlighting the diverse paths people take in embracing their Bi+ identities. Plus, we share key updates for Bi+ Visibility Week and upcoming events for Perth’s Bi+ community. Real stories. Real voices. Every Wednesday at 9PM on The B-Side.

In this episode of The B-Side, hosts Bridget and Ares are joined by two amazing guests from the Bi+ Community Perth, Marie and Safi, as they discuss the themes of Bi+ visibility, community, and the importance of inclusion. We kick off the discussion by diving straight into the heart of the conversation about the significance of Bi+ Visibility Week (16th–23rd) and why the fight against Bi erasure is so crucial.

Marie, a passionate advocate within the Bi+ Community Perth, shares her role in the group and what exciting events are coming up for Bi+ Visibility Week and beyond. Together, we explore what Bi+ visibility truly means, why it’s essential, and the challenges that come with being visible in a world that often diminishes bisexuality. We also talk about the strength and solidarity that comes from building community—examining how regular connection at Bi+ events creates a positive ripple effect. We’ll also dig into Bi erasure, discussing how this harmful process undermines bisexual identities, and how it intersects with the experiences of other marginalized groups in the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly trans, asexual, and agender individuals. Safi highlights the painful double dose of erasure that comes with being both Trans and Bi, illustrating how it feels to have your existence continually invalidated.

This episode is an honest, powerful conversation about the necessity of embracing all aspects of the Bi+ identity, and how we can build a more inclusive and visible community for everyone. Don't miss it!