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Today—September 23, 2022—marks the 23rd Bi Visibility Day. We observe this day to “highlight biphobia, help people find the bisexual community, and to “celebrate a diverse range of bi identities, such as pan and queer people.” To check the specific activities being held worldwide around this time, click here.
Bi Visibility Day is part of Bisexual Awareness Week, which is being celebrated this year from 19 to 25 September. But is Bi Visibility Day still relevant in this day and age?
Of course, it is. As long as stereotypes and myths on bisexuality exist not to mention issues such as biphobia and discrimination then there is a need to raise awareness and understanding and to bring visibility to a community that is being continually discriminated against.
What is biphobia?
Biphobia refers to the “fear, hatred or intolerance of bisexual men and women. Biphobia is a term used to describe aversion felt toward bisexuality and bisexuals as a social group or as individuals.” Biphobia reportedly persists in both the straight and LGBT communities. Here are some beliefs people have that are considered biphobic:
- Bisexuality is just a phase you’ll grow out of eventually.
- What are you, gay or lesbian; you need to pick a side.
- Bisexuals are half-straight and will pick gender opposite theirs eventually. Alternatively, “I won’t date bisexual men (or women) because they will later on date or marry a woman (or a man).
- It is impossible to like both genders.
According to Stonewall, the first International Day of Bi Visibility was celebrated simultaneously in Bar 38 in Manchester’s Canal Street, in the UK, and in Johannesburg, South Africa at the International Lesbian and Gay Association Conference on September 23, 1999, and it has been celebrated annually since.
Also called Bisexual Pride Day, Bi Visibility Day, CBD, Bisexual Pride and Bi Visibility Day, and Bisexuality+ Day, the first Celebrate Bisexuality Day was reportedly organized by three bisexual rights activists namely Wendy Curry of Maine, Michael Page of Florida, and Gigi Raven Wilbur of Texas.
Here are some celebrities who are openly bisexual according to PinkNews: Drew Barrymore, Aubrey Plaza, Amandla, Angelina Jolie, Amber Heard, Fergie, Anna Paquin, Michelle Rodriguez, Vanessa Carlton, Kesha, Margaret Cho, and Bella Thorne.
Happy Bi Visibility Day, guys!
How can it be possible to celebrate “BI Visibility Day,” when we are now “Heteroflexible” and Homoflexible”?
Why not a “Heteroflexible Day/”Homoflexible Day” instead?
My, my, my…
how quickly we forget that flexibility is freedom!
Just more labels.
Indeed!
Much Ado About Nothing!
Bullshit – reguritated!
Ad Infinitum – Ad Nauseum!
So heartening to have my fellow brethren agree with me!
Words come and go but reality remains!
If you straddle the fence;
If you hit a ball deep Into left field;
If you take a walk on the wild side…
you are Bi-sexual which means you are flexible with your anatomy south of the belt-line…
Ventral or Dorsal!
And yet Bi’s are the most discriminated and look down upon in the gay community. I know this’ll ruffle some feathers, but gay can be the most hypocritical people while whining how they’re treated, and yet look down on bis.
On point perfectly, jim_markus2!! These are the same people who demand that everyone else respect them for who they are, yet they give no respect to anyone who’s not like them. LTBQ+ and especially those who are S.
The existence of bi guys is often erased or denied, especially by gay men. But many of them are also privileged in that they can “pass” for straight in public when they need to, in effect getting the best of both worlds. Men who are naturally more effeminate or flamboyant don’t have the luxury of being able to do this, and often suffer the consequences for it, including physical violence. All in all, bi guys have it pretty fucking good.
Of course we do, with the insults, the snide comments and the snubs yea we have it great.
Tell that to trans women who are actually getting murdered for just existing. Suck it up, buttercup.
So true, unfortunately, there’s always another viewpoint.
But not all points of view are created equal. If your point of view is “bi guys have it so hard because people make snide comments about us all the time,” you’re wrong. This is a life or death issue for some people and bi guys, by and large, have a MUCH easier time “passing” than femme gay men and trans women do.
Again totally different topic
That has nothing, to do with my viewpoint. Mine is, nobody has murdered a bisexual man that we know of anyway, i.e. I could complain about not being wealthy, but there are people in far worse shape financially, ok, somebody always, mostly, has it worse than you. DL’s, as bi men that, usually, aren’t honest about who they say they are sexually, while gay men too, are murdered just for existing/trying to be authentically and honestly, their selves . . .Our gay vets for instance. That is what pisses gay men off, including myself, the deviousness/shadiness of it, while we’re… Read more »
Different topic all together. And your lame closing argument proves you have no dog in this fight.
Personally, I’ve mostly, found it a real nice change of pace, encountering a “bi” man, just so he’s single/separated at the time of our encounter. As long as one of those boxes are checked . . .
I agree 100%, I’m widowed and have the best of both worlds Lamar.
And I honestly envy you guys for that very reason, Jim. I meet some of the seemingly nicest women from many ethnic backgrounds, looking for someone decent. Now I know there are some real barracudas out there/here, lol, but I love-love and prefer a relationship based on that, personally. And because I know what matters most about being human, my love life as a gay man, well, honestly, it’s pretty dismal.
Well said, I knew many openly totally gay men who could never find a lifelong partner, and no it wasn’t always thier fault.
Hi I’m stay for partner others country,, I’m single bisexual parson. Please anyone take me for beautiful life lead..
What’s it like being a bisexual parson? Does anyone else in the vicarage know you’re attracted to men?
Dang, beat me to the “parsonage” bit. In his defense I don’t think English is his first language
Interesting that all the celebs mentioned in the article are female.
Are you people totally whacked out? BiVisability Day? How bout you take on a worthy cause like denouncing censorship ? Twitter has 3000 agents employed by the CCP who are censoring what we say here in the US… and you are worried about Bi Visabiity. Don’t you understand that if the Democrats are allowed to continue their war on free speech No LGBTQ rights will remain. Stop pushing group identity and start defending the Republic .
WTF are doing !?
Yeah, right. Of the two parties, it’s DEFINITELY the Democratic Party that’s the threat to LGBT people. Jesus fuckin’ Christ, what a loony tune.
Heard a mainline TV report this week about the Democratic Party and Latinos where the Latinos stated they were walking away from Welfare, Food Stamps, and free education (all bait of the Party) in favor of a strong job market and healthy economy.
All I know is that I enjoy having sex with men and women! I don’t need a special day. I don’t need a flag. I could really go for a thick hard cock in my ass though…
I’m with you. Love getting dick when I can.
I’m bi (and married to my wife) but that’s a ‘holiday’ I’d never celebrate because the closet I’m so deeply locked inside would never “allow” for it.
Same here. Wish I could celebrate my bisexuality, I am in the same closet and trying to find someone to give me dick is not easy either.
Well…can’t say I’d want to celebrate it, as it’s an ongoing challenge, but good to see there are others like us.
Much the same, but I’ve been able to find and create relationships with ongoing buds. Make sure your profile reflects what you’re looking for and be clear with guys who contact you.
Thanks Hunter though I most certainly do. Not sure if this is allowed on these blogs but my profile name on a4a is “travelingbimmny,” and if you look at it, you’ll see just how specific I get. Probably too specific! LOL. BTW – it took me years of one-offs, but about 4 years ago, I did in fact find another BiMM with whom I connect with somewhat regularly. Still always a challenge for us but it all goes w/ the territory.
I have been very fluid in my life. Though I started playing with boys my age at around 13, I have led an outwardly straight life. Been married for 37 years and have gone from curious to gay when it comes to sex. At 64, I consider myself to now be sexually gay and closeted. I stopped straight sex about 5 years ago. I label myself bi because of this
Much the same, but I’ve been able to find and create relationships with ongoing buds. Make sure your profile reflects what you’re looking for and be clear with guys who contact you.