The Bisexual Mind: Common topics
Consider this the FAQ for this Tumblr. Most of the questions I get can be answered by reading the links below.
Definitions of bisexuality:
- What is bisexuality?
- More than one: Robyn Ochs’ definition
- What does it mean to be bisexual?
- Bisexuals defined
- Bisexual manifesto
- Symbolism of the bi pride flag
Etymology, early theories about bisexuality and misconceptions about “bi = two”:
- “Psychosexual hermaphrodites”
- Bisexuality: from plants to people
- “Being Bisexual Means That You’re Only Attracted to Two Genders. Bi Means Two. Two Genders.”
- One thing I am really tired of talking about
- “Language changes over time, it’s not static”
Comparing and contrasting bisexuality and pansexuality:
- Bisexual and pansexual and if there’s a difference (and part 2 and 3)
- Some differences and similarities between bisexuality and pansexuality
- “How would you explain the difference between bisexuality and pansexuality?”
- Can someone explain to me the difference between bisexuality and pansexuality in a non-aggressive way?
- “Care to explain?”
Identifying as bisexual vs. pansexual:
- Why I identify as bisexual and not pansexual
- RitchandFamous: Bisexual v. pansexual
- “I like ‘bisexual.’”
- “My identity is mine to define.”
- “Acknowledge and respect the way people identify.”
- You do not get to define my identity for me.
- “Please never tell other people what they can identify as.”
- “Please don’t take a giant dump on my identity.”
- How to correct people when they get your sexual orientation wrong
Bisexuality and accusations of binarism:
Very Important. Everyone will want to read and bookmark this.
my ideal study to find out whether bisexuality exists would go like this:
Researcher: Are you bisexual?
Participant: Yes.
Researcher: Okay then, we’re all done here! Thanks for your time.
(Source: blog.planetlovematch.com)
We are tired of being analyzed, defined and represented by people other than ourselves, or worse yet, not considered at all. We are frustrated by the imposed isolation and invisibility that comes from being told or expected to choose either a homosexual or heterosexual identity.
Monosexuality is a heterosexist dictate used to oppress homosexuals and to negate the validity of bisexuality.
Bisexuality is a whole, fluid identity. Do not assume that bisexuality is binary or duogamous in nature: that we have “two” sides or that we must be involved simultaneously with both genders to be fulfilled human beings. In fact, don’t assume that there are only two genders. Do not mistake our fluidity for confusion, irresponsibility, or an inability to commit. Do not equate promiscuity, infidelity, or unsafe sexual behavior with bisexuality. Those are human traits that cross all sexual orientations. Nothing should be assumed about anyone’s sexuality, including your own.
We are angered by those who refuse to accept our existence; our issues; our contributions; our alliances; our voice. It is time for the bisexual voice to be heard.
” Bisexual Manifesto (1990) historic declaration about what it means to be bisexual as defined by members of the bisexual community themselves from the magazine “Anything That Moves”, a literary, journalistic, and topical magazine published in the USA from 1990 to 2002. (via bialogue-group)Visi(bi)lity: Deconstructing Images of Bisexuality in the Media
“Bisexual” is a label with a lot of negative connotations attached to it, and despite the civil rights victories and advances in equality that gay and lesbian communities have experienced in recent years, the public understanding and acceptance of bisexuality, in both straight and gay communities, is still very minimal.
There are a lot of reasons for this, but for the next eight weeks, I’m going to focus on just one of them—at the end of the day, there are not a lot of positive images of bisexuality in the media.” ~~ Carrie Nelson in Bitch Magazine: Sex and Sexuality March 6, 2012
Real etymology of “Bisexual”. Surprise! Actually has nothing to do with 50%/50%, hook-ups or cheaters.
Always reblog for the “but bi means two” crowd… it does indeed, but not for the reason you think!
We are tired of being analyzed, defined and represented by people other than ourselves, or worse yet, not considered at all. We are frustrated by the imposed isolation and invisibility that comes from being told or expected to choose either a homosexual or heterosexual identity.
Monosexuality is a heterosexist dictate used to oppress homosexuals and to negate the validity of bisexuality.
Bisexuality is a whole, fluid identity. Do not assume that bisexuality is binary or duogamous in nature: that we have “two” sides or that we must be involved simultaneously with both genders to be fulfilled human beings. In fact, don’t assume that there are only two genders. Do not mistake our fluidity for confusion, irresponsibility, or an inability to commit. Do not equate promiscuity, infidelity, or unsafe sexual behavior with bisexuality. Those are human traits that cross all sexual orientations. Nothing should be assumed about anyone’s sexuality, including your own.
We are angered by those who refuse to accept our existence; our issues; our contributions; our alliances; our voice. It is time for the bisexual voice to be heard.
” Bisexual Manifesto (1990) historic declaration about what it means to be bisexual as defined by members of the bisexual community themselves from the magazine “Anything That Moves”, a literary, journalistic, and topical magazine published in the USA from 1990 to 2002. (via bialogue-group)
