Bisexuality 101

Although a bisexual identity is claimed by some people during a period of transition or exploration in their lives, the idea that bisexuality is inherently a phase is rooted in the myth that everyone is “really” only attracted to one gender. And does bisexuality have something fundamental to teach us about the nature of human eroticism? Big, big thanks to both Wambu and Pokepikoo for their lovely vocal talents in this video! Check out their channels and shows on.

Do you have PowerPoint slides to share? If so, share your PPT presentation slides online with PowerShow. Anyone who says bisexuality is binary isn’t connected to the bisexual community or our history.

The definition of bisexuality that bisexual orgs use is from renowned. As PFLAG parents, family and friends, it is critical that we give bisexual youth and adults the validation they deserve. What does it mean to identify as bisexual? What are some of the challenges to understanding and representing this often overlooked segment of the GLBT community?

Please join us for a lively presentation by award-winning speaker, writer and educator Robyn Ochs. Pansexuality The terms “bisexual” and “pansexual” are often confused with each other. We honor the many different ways of being, including diverse experiences of sexuality.

Presented by Milwaukee Pride. Open and Affirming Coalition. It may also be defined as romantic or sexual attraction to people of any sex or gender identity, which is also known as pansexuality.

Bisexuals don’t really exist. To me, the definition of bisexuality is very simple. All it means is that gender is NOT the first gating factor in deciding who you are attracted to. The attraction is more related to the specific person. She is a trans, Queer feminist with specific interests in ecofeminism, anti-imperialism, Queerness, and statistical approaches to social justice work.

The Trevor Project ’s Trainings for Professionals include in-person Ally and CARE trainings designed for adults who work with youth. These trainings help counselors, educators, administrators, school nurses, and social workers discuss LGBTQ-competent suicide prevention. Robyn Ochs is an educator, speaker, grassroots activist, and editor of Bi Women Quarterly and two anthologies.

Robyn’s work focuses on increasing awareness and understanding of complex identities, and mobilizing people to be powerful allies. In light of Coming Out Day, which occurred on Oct. What is bi-phobia, bi-erasure, and bi visibility ? At Century College, you can choose from a variety of career and technical programs leading directly to employment as well as courses designed to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Start studying Human Sexuality Exam 2- Sexual Orientation.

Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Being bisexual is something beautiful, and if you are, you sure need to be proud of it, because bisexual people are the ones that can love more than one gender, without choosing one or the other. A collection of articles compiled by PFLAG on history, and on bisexuality and biphobia along with some to frequently asked questions.

They asked 1young men—of who identified as straight, as gay. In addition, biphobia can come from an external source or from within. Internalized biphobia refers to the acceptance and internalization of negative messages about bisexuality by bisexual individuals.

Fear of bisexuals and bisexuality stems from and is maintained by a variety of myths about bisexuality. Click here to read the review of her presentation in UConn’s newspaper, The Daily Campus.