Bisexual Visibility Day
Bisexual Visibility Day is celebrated annually on September 23rd.
Bisexual Visibility Day is celebrated to bring awareness to the bisexual community and combat bi-erasure. Bisexual is a sexual orientation that falls under the bi+ or multisexual umbrella. People who use the label bisexual feel attraction to more than one gender. They might be attracted to genders similar to or different from their own, or to people regardless of gender.
While bisexual and pansexual have different definitions, some folks use these labels interchangeably. It is up to the individual to choose the best language to label themselves.
Bi-erasure happens when bisexual identities are ignored, downplayed, or dismissed. The lack of recognition towards bisexuality can affect individuals who are bisexual. It is important for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to work against bi-erasure and welcome all identities.
Folks who would like to learn more about queer identities and pronouns are invited to do QMUNITY’s Foundations of 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusivity course.
Bisexual folks who are looking to build their queer community are invited to join QMUNITY peer groups.
Dear John, I love Jane: This support group is for women who are questioning their sexuality after - or during - heterosexual relationships or marriages. There is so much healing in telling our stories in a safe, supportive environment. If you’re grappling with issues of sexual orientation, especially if you’re now – or have been in the past – in a relationship with a man, this group is for you.
BiFocus: A peer-facilitated support group for folks of all genders who are (or think they might be) sexually and/or romantically attracted to people of more than one gender or regardless of gender. This can include people who identify as bi+, non-monosexual, pansexual, fluid, queer, & other queer self-identifications. Whether you have felt or identified this way for years, or these are new questions for you, you’re invited to share your experiences in a non-judgmental space. Delve into topics of relationships, loneliness, oppression (monosexism, bi+ phobia, and erasure), health and mental health, creating community, and more!
