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No, There’s No Such Thing As a ‘Bad Bisexual’
Worried that you might be a “bad bisexual?” Connor Manning shuts down the idea that there’s a wrong way to be bi.
Read MoreThe Terrible Invisibility of Being Bisexual and in Poverty
We don’t address issues of poverty nearly enough in LGBTQIA+ activism. Add bisexual erasure, and this intersection is bleak.
Read MoreThings Bisexual People Are Tired of Hearing
Think of the last time someone told you they were bi. Did you tell them it was a phase? Did you imply that they should just choose one? Did you call them greedy, confused, or liars? If so, you’re contributing to the very real problem of biphobia. This video is for you. Watch three bisexual people school you on why you should stop saying these things.
Read MoreThe Problem with Saying ‘Everyone’s a Little Bisexual’
Wow, lots of different people are hurt by this “everyone’s a little bi” idea – so find out why it’s harmful, and what to say instead.
Read MoreDon’t Say This to Your Bisexual Partner
Does getting married mean a bisexual person has “picked” a side? No – and here’s why it hurts to make such assumptions.
Read MoreThis ‘Bisexual Makeup Tutorial’ Hilariously Takes Down Stereotypes
“You want to make sure your imperfections are about as visible as the bi community.” Which bisexual stereotypes bother you the most? They’re all going down with this superb parody!
Read More15 Annoying Moments Bisexual Women Face
“You guys must be having so many threesomes. That must be exciting!” Common myths about bisexual women sure create some annoying moments. Can you relate?
Read More17 Awkward Moments Bisexual Guys Face
“So you’re gay?” “Why can’t you just pick one?” This hilarious video shows some of the most common – and most absurd – misconceptions about bisexual men’s sexuality.
Read More8 Questions to Stop Asking Bisexual People
Bisexual people are ridiculed and excluded from both mainstream society and the queer community. This needs to end now, beginning with these common questions.
Read MoreLesbian and Bisexual Women in the Media — Or the Lack Thereof
Tackling an issue near and dear to her heart, Everyday Feminism’s Editor Melissa A. Fabello discusses the media’s bad excuse for lesbian and bisexual representation in TV and film. More importantly, she talks about the ways that misrepresentation and sexualization can have negative effects on how the world treats queer women and ways that you can make change.
Read More5 Reasons We Need to Stop Saying That All Women Are Bisexual
Have you come across the idea that all women are bisexual? This close look at the source and impact of that idea shows why we need to reject it.
Read More5 Ways Your Stereotyping of Bisexual People Feeds into Rape Culture
Have you noticed how many stereotypes about bisexuality relate to the harmful gender norms of rape culture? You will after reading this.
Read More10 Ways to Help Your Bisexual Friends Fight Invisibility and Erasure
For Bisexual Visibility Day, find out how to support your bi+ friends with these practical tips – and learn why visibility is so crucial.
Read More3 Ways Biphobia Hurts Bisexual People’s Mental Health
“It’s just a phase.” You’ve probably come across negative bisexual stereotypes – but do you know how they affect the mental health of bisexual people? This article shows how you can help, and why it’s so important to do so.
Read MoreBeing Black and Bisexual Comes with Extra Obstacles – But They Can Also Be Overcome
Is it possible to recognize, reconcile, and rejoice your bisexuality as a black woman, amidst all the forces working against you? This author says yes.
Read MoreAre You Dating Someone Who’s Bisexual? Check These 5 Assumptions
Dating bisexual people comes with unique challenges, only because of the assumptions that we often make about bisexuality. Watch this video and check yourself.
Read More5 Ways to Stand Up to Toxic Messages and Accept Yourself as a Bisexual Person
With toxic messages from both gay and straight communities, does identifying as bisexual ever feel isolating to you? This article will help you embrace your identity.
Read More5 Ways That Bi Erasure Hurts More Than Just Bisexual People
Bisexual folks have been made the butt of so many jokes, have had their identities excluded from queer communities, and have been accused of perpetuating transphobia and the gender binary. But the castigation of bi identities from queer and gender non-conforming movements reinforces a prejudice that harms people across the gender and sexuality spectrum.
Read More13 Lies We Have to Stop Telling About Bisexual People
Despite all of the gains the LGBTQIA+ community has made, bisexual people are still looked upon with confusion — or outright scorn — by gay, lesbian, and straight people alike. Here we are in the supposedly enlightened year of 2014 – and yet, biphobia persists. Here are a few tiresome lies society really needs to stop telling about bisexual people.
Read MoreWhy Some Bisexual People Don’t Feel Welcome in the Queer Community
As awareness of gay relationships is rising, there’s one group that often gets ignored: bisexual people. Many people can’t grasp that sexual attraction doesn’t have to be limited to one gender. And this can lead to some internal conflicts for bi folks. In this video, one bisexual activist shares her experiences of not feeling queer enough for the queer community.
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