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How Queerness Erased Bisexuality
I remained more invisible than I realized under a giant queer umbrella that I thought conveyed my truth, not realizing the extent to which no one could see it.
Read MoreWhat Happened When My Therapist Told Me I Wasn’t Bisexual
“You don’t have to prove yourself to anyone.” A therapist invalidated Connor’s bisexuality – and here are tips for if anyone tries to erase your identity.
Read More8 Relationship Reminders for Bisexual Women That You Don’t Get Nearly Enough
Did you catch the media’s biphobia about Amber Heard’s divorce from Johnny Depp? We get way too much of that, so here’s the opposite – loving reminders for bisexual women.
Read MoreThink Bisexual People Have Straight Passing Privilege? Here’s Why You’re Mistaken
Do bisexual people have “passing privilege” if they’re perceived as straight? You might think so, but this comic shows why that’s a harmful assumption to make.
Read More9 Lies People Tell You When You Come Out as Bisexual – And How to Heal From Them
“Pick a side,” “You’re confused” – if you haven’t come across these biphobic messages yet, you probably will. Here’s why they’re all wrong about you – with the affirming truth of what it means to be bisexual.
Read More5 Facts to Debunk the Biggest Myths About Dating Bisexual People Once and For All
Don’t be scared off from dating someone who’s sexually fluid — especially not before reading this about what it really means!
Read MoreHere’s What Happens When We Erase Bisexuality – And How You Can Be a Better Ally
Do you know what it’s like to be bisexual when people assume you must be gay or straight? This article breaks down the damaging result of bi erasure, and shows how to be a better ally to bisexual people.
Read More4 Myths That Hurt Polysexual Men and the Women They Date
“Bisexual men are really just gay.” When a man who isn’t straight is dating a woman, myths like this one stigmatize both of them. Make sure you’re not adding to the stigma by falling for any of these misconceptions.
Read More6 Ways Femmephobia Is Harming LGBTQIA+ Communities
Have you noticed femmephobia in your life? Here’s what it is and how it shows up in LGBTQIA+ communities – and why we must put a stop to the devastating results for everyone involved.
Read MoreBi Erasure in the Polyamorous Community Totally Happens – Here’s How
Do you believe any of the stereotypes about people who are bisexual and polyamorous? They’re far too common – and if you’re in a polyamorous community, here’s how you can help do something about it.
Read More7 Things I Love About Being Bi
For bisexual people, representations of our identity in the pop culture world seem to fall into one of two categories. The first is absolute erasure: We encounter TV shows, movies, news reports, songs, trends, books, and essays that refuse to acknowledge the existence or validity of bisexuality in any way. On the other hand, the recent…
Read MoreQueer Women Are Tired of Answering These 8 Questions, So Please Stop Asking Them
“How do two women have sex?” Talk about intrusive! Even if you mean well, such questions can be insensitive – here’s why.
Read MoreQuiz: Which Of These Guys Are Gay?
We have to stop immediately assuming that people are straight by default. What good does it do us?
Read MoreWe Are the Youth: Sharing Stories of LGBTQ Youth in the US
While mainstream media perpetually assaults us with oppressive stereotypes (if there is any representation of us at all), marginalized people are taking the online world by storm. This specific photographic project “captures the incredible diversity and uniqueness among the LGBTQ youth population,” providing them with a space to share their stories. Check it out!
Read MoreAwesome Images of Queer Women in History
It’s so revolutionary to see loving and joyful images of queer women—especially when they are a part of a historical archive. It is an empowering reminder that, in spite of the homophobic misogyny our elders and chosen ancestors had to endure, they still fell in love, created art, marched the streets, and built community with each other. Check out these photos.
Read MoreHow to Support Your Child Who Is Questioning Their Sexual Orientation
Many parents are uncomfortable with this process – but if you understand what it means for your child to question their sexual orientation, you’ll be better prepared to give vital support. Here’s what you need to know.
Read More3 Issues That Impact the Mental Health of LGBTQIA+ Youth
All youth should feel protected, safe, and happy, but far too many young people who are sexual and/or a/gender minorities do not. So how can we change that? Let’s start by understanding it. Delve into three issues that have a major impact on the mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth, and get informed with some concrete evidence on what we need to change for our youth.
Read MoreComing Out As Queer Is Even More Complicated For A Fat Person
This article was originally published on The Establishment and republished here with the author’s permission. I came out as fat to myself about five years ago. I also came out as bisexual to myself around the same time. Both were gradual and mutual processes. “I think that there is a coming out process around being fat that…
Read MoreLabels: Empowering, Harmful, or Both?
Labels can be both useful and harmful — it depends on where and how we use those labels. Some people, however, advocate that we put labels to rest. They seem to think we’re perpetuating victimization and divisiveness. But here’s the thing: Labels don’t cause inequality. People do. This attitude just stands in the way of accountability and anti-oppression work.
Read MoreHow Misogyny Impacts Lesbians
Some people seem to think that lesbians aren’t as subjected to misogyny as straight women are–and that’s just not true. All women are turned into sexual objects–even lesbians. Here to set the record straight about how misogyny affects lesbians is Arielle Scarcella. Watch her explain a few of the ways lesbian women are objectified, oppressed, and marginalized.
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