Does anyone know of any good articles about biphobia? - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

Aya McCabre · 20th Nov 2011, 07:47 PM

This week I am aiming to post at least one article about biphobia on my facebook page every day. Some of my friends have been saying things which are hurtful, even though many of them have close friends who are bi or pansexual (sometimes they were even in the room at the time). I don't think they realise how hurtful or excluding their comments are, so I'm hoping to spread some information and change some attitudes.

To that end, does anyone have an good articles about bisexuality and biphobia (or pansexuality/phobia - the definitions overlap enough that the principle applys to both) that they would like to share? Since a lot of the comments I've heard were from lesbians saying they would never date bi girls, I'm specifically looking for articles that address the misconceptions leading to this stance.

So far I have shared this article: The Bisexual Index | What is Biphobia?

I'm captioning each link with "This week I am posting about biphobia, because some of my friends need to hear this."

If anyone wants to join me in posting links for their friends to read, it could potentially go a long way if people read them. I'll keep posting my links here as I find them.

Aya McCabre · 21st Nov 2011, 09:11 PM

Articles I've posted:

What does biphobia look like?
Biphobia in the Gay Community - reasons and beliefs behind biphobia
Debunking Four Myths About Bisexuality

Hot Pink · 21st Nov 2011, 10:15 PM

I struggle to see the problem with bisexual people. I don't know why so many people in the gay community seem to have a problem with them.

In The Clouds · 22nd Nov 2011, 04:02 PM

I know! Some people think they're just gay people in the closet or that bisexuality just donsen't exist. Including my parents.

**Mogget** · 22nd Nov 2011, 06:31 PM

Google Dan Savage bisexuality. You'll get a ton of stuff. Savage has improved somewhat in recent years, but he's historically been very hostile towards bi guys, less so towards bi women.

Aya McCabre · 22nd Nov 2011, 10:59 PM

I've seen some of the Dan Savage stuff, I may post some of it later in the week. For now I'm aiming to post articles that might make my friends realise that their comments and views are actually prejudiced.

Today's links:
Confronting Biphobia: An Open Letter to Monosexual Queers
Robyn Ochs on Biphobia

20th Nov 2011, 07:47 PM	#1
Aya McCabre Beware of the Metaphor Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Age: 21 Posts: 613 Join Date: Feb 2011	Does anyone know of any good articles about biphobia? This week I am aiming to post at least one article about biphobia on my facebook page every day. Some of my friends have been saying things which are hurtful, even though many of them have close friends who are bi or pansexual (sometimes they were even in the room at the time). I don't think they realise how hurtful or excluding their comments are, so I'm hoping to spread some information and change some attitudes. To that end, does anyone have an good articles about bisexuality and biphobia (or pansexuality/phobia - the definitions overlap enough that the principle applys to both) that they would like to share? Since a lot of the comments I've heard were from lesbians saying they would never date bi girls, I'm specifically looking for articles that address the misconceptions leading to this stance. So far I have shared this article: The Bisexual Index \| What is Biphobia? I'm captioning each link with "This week I am posting about biphobia, because some of my friends need to hear this." If anyone wants to join me in posting links for their friends to read, it could potentially go a long way if people read them. I'll keep posting my links here as I find them. __________________ Time is on my side she said. He may be on your side I said, but it makes no difference in the end, He's coming after you my friend........

21st Nov 2011, 09:11 PM	#2
Aya McCabre Beware of the Metaphor Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Age: 21 Posts: 613 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: Does anyone know of any good articles about biphobia? Articles I've posted: What does biphobia look like? Biphobia in the Gay Community - reasons and beliefs behind biphobia Debunking Four Myths About Bisexuality __________________ Time is on my side she said. He may be on your side I said, but it makes no difference in the end, He's coming after you my friend........

21st Nov 2011, 10:15 PM	#3
Hot Pink EC Addict Full Member Gender: Transsexual: MtF Orientation: Panromantic Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Minnesota, USA Age: 27 Posts: 622 Join Date: Apr 2011	Re: Does anyone know of any good articles about biphobia? I struggle to see the problem with bisexual people. I don't know why so many people in the gay community seem to have a problem with them. __________________ Pffffffft...

22nd Nov 2011, 04:02 PM	#4
In The Clouds Slowly sprialing downwards Regular Member Gender: I am woman, hear me roar!... Meow Orientation: 40% Hetrosexual Out Status: Parents and school counselor Location: Miami, FL Posts: 40 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Does anyone know of any good articles about biphobia? I know! Some people think they're just gay people in the closet or that bisexuality just donsen't exist. Including my parents. __________________ Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length ~Robert Frost~

22nd Nov 2011, 06:31 PM	#5
Mogget Mad and dead as nails EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Kinsey 5 or 6. It varies Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Alaska Age: 22 Posts: 2,026 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: Does anyone know of any good articles about biphobia? Google Dan Savage bisexuality. You'll get a ton of stuff. Savage has improved somewhat in recent years, but he's historically been very hostile towards bi guys, less so towards bi women. __________________ "As to what I am, I once was many things but now I am only several." - Mogget in Sabriel by Garth Nix "The world is quiet here." - VFD

22nd Nov 2011, 10:59 PM	#6
Aya McCabre Beware of the Metaphor Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Age: 21 Posts: 613 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: Does anyone know of any good articles about biphobia? I've seen some of the Dan Savage stuff, I may post some of it later in the week. For now I'm aiming to post articles that might make my friends realise that their comments and views are actually prejudiced. Today's links: Confronting Biphobia: An Open Letter to Monosexual Queers Robyn Ochs on Biphobia __________________ Time is on my side she said. He may be on your side I said, but it makes no difference in the end, He's coming after you my friend........

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