Friendly reminder that tomorrow is the first day of pride month and if I see any biphobia, I will throw hands
This includes, but is not limited to:
saying that bisexuality excludes trans/nonbinary people (it doesn’t)
saying that bisexuality is too binary (it isn’t)
saying that bisexuality is outdated (again, it isn’t)
saying/implying that bisexuals only care about gender rather than personality (which is gross and untrue)
derailing conversations on biphobia and its effects
excluding bisexuals from mlm and wlw spaces/discussions
speaking over bisexuals in conversations on the issues we face
refusing to listen to bisexuals if we say something is biphobic
ignoring bisexual history and activism
ignoring the present contributions of bisexuals to LGBTQ culture
making demeaning jokes about bisexuals or jokes that rely on negative stereotypes
stereotyping bisexuals in general
viewing bisexuals as ‘half-straight’/‘lesser’ members of the LGBTQ community
and finally, speaking over bisexuals about the very definition of bisexuality
yes this includes saying things like ‘that sounds more like [other sexuality]’ or ‘if you define your attraction that way you’re [other sexuality] instead’ in response to a bisexual person describing how they define their orientation for themself
Liking all the traction this post has gotten so far, y'all better keep that energy up for all of pride month and beyond!
@ people in the notes arguing about the definition of bisexuality: consider reading this post about the nuances of bisexuality and what it can mean
Once again @ certain people in the notes: for the love of God, actually pay attention to the second to last point and listen to bisexuals on what bisexuality means. I’ve even made my ‘short’ definition (from this post, which includes a longer explanation) my header. It could not be any easier to find, so please take a look at it before trying to tell me and other bisexuals what you merely think bisexuality is.
Hi there, OP reblogging once again to remind people in the notes that bisexuality is inherently inclusive of all genders.
Yes people, the ways in which people define bisexuality can and do vary, but bisexuality itself IS INHERENTLY INCLUSIVE OF ALL GENDERS. Anyone who is bisexual has the potential to be attracted to people of any gender identity. Please learn to read before putting words in my mouth.
This is a side blog so I can’t reply, but certain people in the notes: some of you who claim you’re agreeing with me really aren’t. The definition ‘two or more genders’ is still misleading- it’s the first part of that I take issue with, the ‘two.’ Because nonbinary expression is so varied, it’s impossible to be attracted to just two genders. Some nonbinary people look just like men and women, so even if androgyny isn’t something you’re attracted to, the possibility of being attracted to nonbinary people is still there. Just because there are varied definitions of bisexuality doesn’t mean that all of them really work in practice.
















