Navigating Bi+ Health in an Uncertain World
Navigating Bi+ Health in an Uncertain World Rachel Chickerella, PhD Being bi+ in 2025 is a delicate bind. I have devoted a subset of my career to promoting bi+ research. This has felt important, given how bi+ individuals have been historically marginalized within LGBTQ+ spaces.1 But with LGBTQ+ rights under siege, the question of who […]
It’s Like I Wasn’t Even In The Room: Struggles as a Bi+ Patient at the Gynecologist
It’s Like I Wasn’t Even In The Room: Struggles as a Bi+ Patient at the Gynecologist Sara Schmieder I’ve never enjoyed going to the doctor. Between the sterile, impersonal environment of the average doctor’s office and their tendency to attribute all of my issues to anxiety or my weight, it’s a generally unpleasant experience at best […]
“Is This Play About Us?”: The Toll of Inaccurate Bi+ Representation
“Is This Play About Us?”: The Toll of Inaccurate Bi+ Representation Emily Solis While being bi+ sure is the bee’s knees, we also run the risk of getting stung—I’m talking about biphobia and its effects on mental health. Unfortunately, those under the bi+ umbrella face unique challenges when it comes to mental health, in and […]
How Mental Health Professionals Can Do Better for the Bi+ Community
How Mental Health Professionals Can Do Better for the Bi+ Community Zori A. Paul, PhD, LPC, NCC As a clinical mental health counselor, I learned early on that my clients are experts in their experiences. As a Black bisexual woman, I have also learned early on that for some clinicians, the client is only the […]
A Bi+ Guide to Navigating Healthcare
A Bi+ Guide to Navigating Healthcare Bailey Merlin, MFA, SM March is Bisexual Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on the unique health disparities faced by bisexual+ (bisexual, pansexual, queer, fluid, and otherwise non-monosexual) people. Started by the Bisexual Resource Center in 2014, this month-long campaign highlights the barriers bi+ people experience […]
Building Bi-Inclusive Community Spaces
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WJlDvNzNN0] Work to rethink the way we use labels! On the last day of our campaign’s Action Week, Bisexual Health Awareness Month focuses on community-based action steps that can best support bisexual+ youth. In one report, bisexual+ youth were less likely to be out to their families, friends, and communities, and only 4% of […]
Caring for Bisexual+ Homeless Youth
Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month provides action steps for homeless shelters and social service providers working with bisexual+ youth A higher percentage of bisexual students reported running away from home one or more times compared to their gay and straight peers. In addition, more bisexual youth stated they were homeless because of physical abuse by […]
Supporting Bisexual+ Youth in School
Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month highlights ways to support and protect bisexual+ youth at school. A recent report found that 37% of gender-expansive youth are verbally harassed at school, and another report found that 44% of bisexual youth were bullied about their weight or physical appearance one or more times during the past month. In […]
Boosting Bisexual+ Competency for Healthcare Providers
Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month provides action steps for healthcare professionals who treat youth in order to boost their bisexual+ competency. Bisexual youth are less likely than gay and lesbian youth to disclose to their physician about their sexuality. Therefore, there are many ways that healthcare providers can better care for their bisexual+ (e.g. bisexual, […]
Supporting Bisexual+ Youth at Home
This week Bisexual Health Awareness Month focuses on action steps at home, in school, and within communities for better supporting bisexual+ youth. Today’s post provides tips for parents and guardians! With low coming out rates, bisexual+ (e.g. bisexual, pansexual, queer, no label) youth need more support and affirmation, starting at home from parents, guardians, and […]